As a multi-instrumentalist specializing in acoustic guitar,
Mark Casstevens has accompanied over 250 recording artists in Nashville studio sessions. At last count, Mark has played on 99 #1 singles on the Billboard charts. He has added his talents to well over 400 albums and the cumulative sales from those sessions is is the neighborhood of 200 million. The songs and albums have been awarded over twenty Grammys. Mark has performed on numerous movie soundtracks, network and cable television specials, and commercials. Artists, producers, engineers, and musicians alike share a respect for his musicianship. Mark has been featured in articles in Guitar Player, Acoustic Guitar, Fingerstyle Guitar, People, Musician, Frets, and Mix magazines. Music Row magazine named Mark winner in the Guitar category of their annual Studio Poll in 1993. In 2003, he was voted Specialty Instrumentalist of the Year by the Academy of Country Music for his multi-instrumental contributions to hit records. In addition to maintaining an active session schedule, Mark accepted an invitation to join the staff band of the Grand Ole Opry in December of 2006.