Over the last year, Mark has wowed
audiences across the country, stopping to play festivals
like the Optus National Music Muster, the Deni Ute Muster,
Tamworth Country Music Festival and CMC Rocks the Hunter.
Touted as one to watch by the legendary
Bill Chambers, Wells has been riding a wave of success
ever since he won the Songwriter’s Prize at the
Telstra Road to Tamworth in 2008. The win earned him
a trip to the US to meet and work with some of Nashville’s
best songwriters and US music industry heavyweights.
His ability to write memorable tunes has
made waves in the charts too. The lead single from his
debut alt. country EP, the bluegrass infused “You’re
Still on My Mind” is received high rotation on
the Country Music Channel and reached the top 20 of
the CMC Music Chart.
His song “Big Skies” co-written
with good friend, Morgan Evans, reached the ARIA Australian
Top 50, received high rotation on commercial and country
radio and helped Morgan earn a Golden Guitar nomination
for Best New Talent.
As a performer, Mark is no stranger to
the touring and playing live. He has performed in the
legendary bars of Nashville, Tennessee, centre stage
at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, and appeared on
bills with the likes of Alan Jackson, Lee Kernaghan,
Troy Cassar-Daley, Kasey Chambers, The McClymonts, and
Adam Harvey.
Mark has also been recognized for his
vocal talents, and was named as Best Male Vocalist at
the 1233 ABC Music Awards.
Wells has just released the single, “Sly”,
the first track off his forthcoming debut full length
album due out this year. With tour dates being planned
all across Australia and New Zealand, Mark is taking
his energetic show on the road. Keep an eye out for
upcoming shows near you…
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