Mark Nesler

Mark Nesler grew up in a music-loving family, where early exposure to songwriters and storytelling sparked a lifelong passion for writing songs. He began playing guitar and writing his own material as a teenager, setting the foundation for a career in country music.

In 1994, Mark signed a songwriting deal with MCA Publishing and soon joined Tracy Byrd’s touring band. Mark earned his first No. 1 hit in 1998 when Tim McGraw’s “Just to See You Smile” spent six weeks atop the Billboard Country charts. That same year, Mark released his debut album on Asylum Records.

His songwriting success continued with George Strait, who recorded “Go On” in 2000 and “Living and Living Well,” a No. 1 single, in 2002. In 2008, Mark co-wrote another chart-topper with Keith Urban’s “You Look Good in My Shirt,” followed by Josh Turner’s “Time Is Love,” Billboard’s most-played country song of 2012. Throughout his career, Mark has collaborated with many artists including Billy Currington, Aaron Tippin, and many others, establishing himself as one of Nashville’s most respected hitmakers.