Mark Austin is an unsigned country music artist, singer and songwriter. Mark started performing at the age of six and brings many years of experience and creativity to the craft he has learned so well. Mark's love for traditional country and his ability to write original music with lyrics that have not gone unnoticed. Mark brings his unique brand of original country music to the home front, with a nessage that will touch both the heart and soul. He is a "What you see is what you get", kind of person who will deliever a "Straight Shooting" message to the listener through his brand of original country music. Some of Marks influences are traditional artists such as Hank Williams Sr., Georgo Jones, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, and George Strait; while incorporating other genre influences such as Waylon Jennings, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Elvis, Bill Monroe, Hank Jr., Bob Seger and many others. Mark has just recorded his first album, "Whole Lot of Country", in which he has written all of the tracks on the album including the title track, "Whole Lot of Country", and fan favorites, "I'll Be Alright, "Montana Rain, "Love Gone Bad", and "Honkytonks & Motel Rooms", which is dedicated to those artists and musicians who have traveled the road. Some of the venues that Mark has performed at are Rices Landing Riverfest, Ponderosa Campgrounds, Pt. Marion Regatta, Rivers Edge Campground, Sagebrush Roundup, Manakiki Club, Carmichaels VFW, Jacktown Fair, Waynesburg VFW, Club I95, Gary's Country Music Show, other fairs and festivals, and local night clubs. He has also performed on Cleveland's own television program the Gene Carroll show. Born the son of an autoworker in a small town in southwest Pennsylvania, Mark has grown up honing his talents while traveling across America and experiencing real life situations. His music hits home and touches the heart. By listening to his brand of original country you will get to know the man behind the music.