Not to be confused with the actor and comedian from the popular comedy troupe the Kids in the Hall, Mark McKinney is a singer and songwriter from Austin, Texas, whose rowdy blend of country and rock and swaggering style have earned him a loyal following in the Lone Star State and a rising profile on the national country scene. Born in Big Spring, Texas, McKinney began his career in music in the early '90s with his brother Eric McKinney; they formed the group the McKinney Brothers and were a frequent presence on the Austin club scene. In 1997 the group went on hiatus, and with ...