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At the age of eight, Marc Whitson was invited to participate in the singing portion of the local school harvest festival where he received a standing ovation. This was his debut, and it has been all uphill from there.
Growing up in Western North Carolina has instilled in him the love for country music. Marc grew up in a small town, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. As the son of a Pastor and gospel performer, he was no stranger to musical harmony. It was there in his Dad's church that Marc began to sing regularly, often leading the choir in worship. He loved performing and would look for an audience that would listen to him play guitar or piano and sing.
At the young age of 10, he began to take piano lessons but soon ended them after his muic teacher relocated to another town. During high school Marc had the opportunity to learn to play guitar and soon mastered the art of it. He actively began to sing and play with a local group of students as a hobby that he enjoyed.. Of course, Marc has always invisioned becoming a performer. Growing up in a musically inlined family who sang at community functions helped to encourage him to pursue his dreams. The rich Country/Bluegrass/Southern gospel music of North Carolina was instilled in him.
When talent shows would present an opportunity for him to perform, Marc and his buddies were the first in line. They were honored when they were asked to perform in his local high school talent show during his senior year to which once again they received a standing ovation. On graduation day, he was again given the opportunity to perform to his fellow classmates and to all in attendance for that special occasion.
After graduation, it was off to college; but he continued to reverie about one day sharing his talent with the world. He kept this dream alive by performing at many open mic nights. While attending Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, he became a member of an Acappella group called Higher Ground. The group has held concerts on college campuses such as NC State, Elon University, Virginia Tech and many more. They had the priviledge of competing with other university Acappella groups for fun and for BOCA, also known as B est of College Acappella. This is an event which is held throughout each region of the United States. And stands out as a very well respected organization which has received many high marks from well-known people within the music industry. BOCA was held at Virginia Tech University Marc’s junior year in college where they took home 2nd place.
Marc is presently a senior at Appalachian State University and will be graduating in December with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology in Drafting and Design. His family and friends, who have been his best critics, as well as his loyal supporters have always encouraged him to earn a college degree while still preparing for a career in music. Marc has honored that request and is planning to hit the ground running in 2005 following his December graduation.
Marc plays the guitar and piano and spends much of his leisure time either writing or singing. He enjoys attending country music concerts and when the opportunity presents itself he tries to take a moment with the artists and band to get a prospective on the ins and outs of the music business. Marc has his sights set on Nashville, and he is not one to give up easy. Keep your eyes and ears open for Marc Whitson in the very near future.
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Marc Whitson Lists the following Influences
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Boston/Poison/Alabama/James Taylor/Garth Brooks/Rascal Flatts/Bryan White
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