From Nashville heartbreak to a second chance: country artist Mark Ware shares the story behind his comeback — and the loss that shaped it.
In this episode of Transportation Nation, Lee Gentry sits down with singer-songwriter Mark Ware — former Georgia fire chief, now a full-time recording artist in his sixth year of a second music career.
Mark opens up about:
- Losing his 14-year-old daughter and the dark years that followed his first Nashville deal
- Meeting his wife Kim and the tragedy that bonded them weeks into dating
- Building a band rooted in faith (and why they're always home for Sunday service)
- The story behind his new single "Superman" — written at a cruise ship buffet
- His new album *This Is Mark Ware*, now past 600,000 streams in two weeks
Plus, details on the Stars, Stripes & White Line Truck Show at Atlanta Motor Speedway, November 6–7, benefiting Wreaths Across America — where Mark performs Friday night at 7 PM alongside Creed Fisher.
Learn more at sswltruckshow.com.
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Timestamps:
00:32 Meet Mark Ware
01:35 From fire chief to full-time music
02:34 Losing his 14-year-old daughter
03:36 Rebuilding faith and finding his sound
04:08 Meeting Kim over chicken wings
05:39 Tragedy strikes again, six weeks in
09:01 Life on the road with a faith-first band
11:12 New album "This Is Mark Ware"
12:21 The story behind "Superman"
13:50 Performance: Superman
17:47 Star Spangled Salute Truck Show details
21:25 Never give up on your dreams