Born and raised in Longview, TX located in the heart of East Texas, Mark Cooke grew up singing and writing songs and honing his skills to build his first band. He served four years in the US Navy and started his first band, Cooke County Line, shortly after his enlisted was up. They became well known in their region and throughout the ArkLaTex opening for big Country and Rock ‘n’ roll artist as well as headlining their own shows. Mark would soon sign his first publishing deal in Nashville that would lead to his first record deal. Mark would make several accomplishments. His debut single, “Can’t Cheat in a Small Town,” was released in the summer of 2010 to rave reviews. The single made it all the way to #42 on the Music Row Chart and #56 on Billboard’s Indicator Chart. Mark followed with “I Love It,” which reached #41 on the Music Row Chart. Mark’s next single, “Any Way The Wind Blows,” also met success on the charts, reaching #44 on Music Row and breaking into the Top 60 on the Billboard Country Chart. Mark’s newly released single “Stay With Me Tonight” landed #39 on Billboard and a video was also released.

Mark left the label about the time he married his wife Tonya. They would soon build a house a few minutes North of Nashville and soon become a family of four in the next couple of years. It was his decision to stay off the road the first four years and stay home with his two boys. Recently Mark decided it was time to get back in and signed with Bam Records. He is back to writing, recording and performing shows. He has added his hobby to his business by making a hunting and fishing show and plans on using his music, special guest and family as part of his show. Mark says that he is excited about getting back in to the music biz as well as filming fishing and hunting with friends and family.