Mark Chesnutt’s stature is easily gauged. He has 14 #1 hits, 23 Top 10 singles, four platinum albums and five gold records to his credit; he maintains a front-and-center presence with a hefty tour schedule year after year. Country music critics and fans alike need look no further when it comes to Country music basics. If you ask Chesnutt, he’ll tell you, “It’s the music and the fans that have kept me around this long.” In a creative forum that sometimes confuses style with substance, Mark Chesnutt possesses both.
Remaining true to himself as a traditional country artist, while keeping the pace with the ever-changing country recording landscape, Mark Chesnutt has a knack for picking great songs, delivering them with world-class style and a heart-felt emotion that’s lived-in. With a trademarked voice, Chesnutt has set the bar for his generation and those that follow in his footsteps shaping the music of today’s country music newcomers and the new country music format. Mark Chesnutt’s personal integrity combined with his principal to record a genuine country song has made him a fixture on radio and in honky tonks across the globe.
Chesnutt got his start in the honky-tonks of Beaumont, Texas, learning from his father, Bob Chesnutt, a singer, record collector and major fan of classic country music. Playing alongside his dad, Mark embraced his father’s influence one set at a time and to begin making a name for himself. Mark sang covers by Lefty, Merle, George and Waylon to develop his unmatched crowd-pleasing rapport and his authentic country style.
Bob Chesnutt often traveled to Nashville to record and to broaden his exposure. He began taking Mark along to record when he was just 17. After nearly a decade of recording on regional labels, word got out about this young country vocalist. Music Row executives came to hear Mark on his own Texas turf and recognized the depth of Mark Chesnutt’s raw talent.
In 1989, he was signed to MCA Nashville and his list of accolades tells the rest of his story. With the release of his first single“ Too Cold At Home,” Mark established himself as one of country’s most authentic and talented vocalists. He won the CMA Horizon Award attracting the attention of country legend [and Mark’s greatest mentor] George Jones who introduced him as “A boy from Beaumont, Texas who is the real deal.” That recognition and initial success opened the door to offer Mark his chance of a lifetime, to do what he loved most—sing country music for country fans; this time, on a national level. “The first couple years it was non-stop.” Mark says.
“I can remember one time during a tour, I didn’t step foot on the front porch for ten months, with exception of a day or a day-and-a- half, then, it was right back out again.” Mark’s dedication paid off. He developed a true blue fan base. Fans, he confides, “are the reason for my success.”
His fans helped his records to climb the charts one right after the other making him one of Billboard’s Ten Most-Played Radio Artists of the ‘90’s. Mark’s singles were some the decade’s most memorable; from the fun tempo “Bubba Shot The Jukebox” to emotional ballad “I’ll Think Of Something.” Mark is easily identified for his string of hits including “Brother Jukebox,” “Blame It On Texas,” “Old Flames Have New Names,” “Old Country,” “It Sure Is Monday,” “Almost Goodbye,” “I Just Wanted You To Know,” “Going Through The Big D,” “It’s A Little Too Late,” “Gonna Get A Life,” and one of his biggest, “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing;” a song that held its position at the top of the charts for four consecutive weeks.
Of all the recorded highlights Chesnutt has enjoyed, they take a back seat to his first love; Mark Chesnutt lives to perform on stage. “I just make records because want people to come see my show,” he says with a grin. “Recording music for folks to just listen to music is great,” he says, “but I’ve got to be out there on stage making it.” Fans who have seen him perform agree. Known as one of the industry’s hardest-working concert performers, maintaining a hefty tour schedule and steady presence in front of his fans, Mark’s dedication to deliver live music is unsurpassed. Mark has been on the road since 1990. Whether you hear Mark Chesnutt with a new release on the radio, or see his face on the cover of a new CD, folks can always find Mark doing what he was born to do playing. “The clubs and honky tonks are home for me; it’s comfortable and I’m always with friends,” says Chesnutt.
Married since 1992, Mark and Tracie Chesnutt are the loving parents of three boys, Waylon, Casey & Cameron.
Wherever You Are
Mark Chesnutt Lyrics
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And I know it's you that I'm waiting on
And that sweet promise of our first kiss
Keeps me hanging on, through times like this
So wherever you are, I'm thinking of you
I wonder if you're thinking of me, too
There's only so long, time can keep up apart
Keep wishing upon that same ol' star
And know that I love you, wherever you are
Can't say I know what you look like
But you're in my heart, you're on my mind
And I feel your love deep down in my soul
When I finally find you, I'll just know
So wherever you are, I'm thinking of you
I wonder if you're thinking of me, too
There's only so long, time can keep up apart
So until we meet, keep me in your heart
Keep wishing upon that same ol' star
And know that I love you, wherever you are
So until we meet, keep me in your heart
Keep wishing upon that same ol' star
And know that I love you, wherever you are
The lyrics of "Wherever You Are" by Mark Chesnutt is a beautiful testament to the power of love and how it can bring two people together despite the distance that separates them. In the song, Chesnutt sings about his unrelenting love for someone he has yet to meet, but he remains optimistic that he will find her one day. The song also touches on the idea that true love is rare and that when it comes, it should be cherished and held on tightly. Chesnutt's smooth and soulful delivery makes the lyrics even more heartfelt and evocative.
The song's opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the magical and rare nature of true love. Chesnutt's declaration that "Once in a lifetime, love comes along" shows that he believes love is a precious thing that should be cherished. He goes on to sing about waiting for the person he loves and how the promise of their first kiss keeps him going through difficult times. The chorus, "So wherever you are, I'm thinking of you / I wonder if you're thinking of me, too" showcases the longing Chesnutt feels for his beloved, and how he hopes that his love is reciprocated even from afar. The song's bridge takes on a more introspective tone, with Chesnutt singing about how he knows that his love is real, despite not having met the person he loves just yet. This deep connection he feels with his beloved is what will help him recognize her when they finally meet.
Overall, "Wherever You Are" is a beautiful love song that emphasizes the importance of holding onto love and never giving up on finding your soulmate even when you are apart. It's a touching reminder that true love is worth waiting for and can bring indescribable happiness to those who find it.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a lifetime, love comes along
Love that only appears once in a person's life comes along
And I know it's you that I'm waiting on
I am sure that you are the person I have been waiting for
And that sweet promise of our first kiss
The sweet memory of our first kiss
Keeps me hanging on, through times like this
It keeps me holding on, even during difficult times like this
So wherever you are, I'm thinking of you
No matter where you are, I am constantly thinking of you
I wonder if you're thinking of me, too
I am curious if you are also thinking of me
There's only so long, time can keep us apart
Time can only keep us separated for a limited amount of time
So until we meet, keep me in your heart
So until we are able to meet, please remember me fondly
Keep wishing upon that same ol' star
Continue to hope and dream of being together
And know that I love you, wherever you are
Be certain that I love you, no matter where you may be
Can't say I know what you look like
I cannot accurately describe your physical appearance
But you're in my heart, you're on my mind
Nevertheless, you are always present in my thoughts and heart
And I feel your love deep down in my soul
I strongly sense your love within my very being
When I finally find you, I'll just know
When I finally find you, I will instinctively recognize it
So until we meet, keep me in your heart
So until we are able to meet, please remember me fondly
Keep wishing upon that same ol' star
Continue to hope and dream of being together
And know that I love you, wherever you are
Be certain that I love you, no matter where you may be
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEREMY S. STOVER, STEVE BOGARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John Peach
Very underrated song that never made the top 40 but should have been a #1 hit!
Jack Singer
Right.
JS1966
As talented a country singer as there has ever been. That's not an exaggeration.
Jack Singer
Right
Tony Ridlen
Great song from a great artist I wish Mark and other artists would do more songs like this one.
jscountrygirl_326
So do I. Songs like this are very rare these days.
Jack Singer
Agree.
Tony Ridlen
@jscountrygirl_326 it's hard for me to think of a song of his that I don't like
Tony Ridlen
@Jack Singer So glad that you do!
Eileen Hightower
I used to play this song before I would go to work. Terrific song. Terrific singer.