Album Notes

Maryland-born artist Mark Claypoole, began his singing in a local church at a young age and continued with his dedication to God and music throughout his life. A long standing dream to sing led Mark to Nashville. Through a chance meeting at Tootsies (Nashville, Tennessee)and a demo tape recorded at Barbara Mandrel Studios, he would never turn back. Performing live at local honky tonks in Nashville, put Mark well on his way. Mark is an extremely gifted musician, he sings and plays percussion. His rich tenor voice and singing style are very unique and sure to grab your attention. Some of his earliest musical influences are Kenny Rogers, George Jones, George Strait, Vince Gill and John Berry.

In addition to his successes in Country Music, Mark continues to be an active participant in Contemporary Christian Music with various solo performances around the world including local performances in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
With the release of his first CD, Mark's focus is to get his music out to as many people as possible, both locally and nationally. Mark's long term goals are to continue with his music in the Country and Contemporary Christian field with hopes of obtaining a major record label.

Important News!!!!(03-17-03) In the month of January 2003, HMG Nashville released Mark's song "Little Boys and Little Girls" on their Christian Country Compilation Disk Volume #61. Within one full month of radio play and just two(3) weeks on the chart, "Little Boys and Little Girls" has currently reached #14 on the CCMA's (Christian Country Music Association) Power Source Magazine Top 20 Chart. Go to www.ccma.cc and click on Power Source Mag. Top 20 then go to "This Weeks Chart" to view the entire Power Source Magazine Top 20 Chart for Christian Country Music. Mark would like to thank all the radio stations who have been playing and supporting this single and album. And thanks to all the people who have stopped by this site to take a listen. God Bless You....Mark Claypoole