NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Longtime sports anchor and radio host Mark Howard died at age 65 on Sunday. He also was a co-host of pregame and postgame shows for the Nashville Predators. The proving ground of numerous American singer-songwriters, Music City is a place alive with energy and excitement, as typified by the city's infamous Honky Tonk Highway. Condolences to his family. A POPULAR sports anchor and radio host has died aged 65 - leaving behind legions of fans. Howard transitioned to sports reporting after hosting a political talk show in the early 2000s. I watched him. SPORTSCASTER, Mark Howard, was a well-known face and voice for NewsChannel 5 viewers and listeners. I learned so much just by watching," another person posted following the news. I said, 'I think we have found our man.'". Pick who will make biggest immediate impact. Beloved Nashville sportscaster and radio host Mark Howard died at his home Sunday at age 65, his wife Debra shared with The Tennessean. 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"Those were some of the most fun working mornings of my life,"he said. Steve Layman lets Hope Hines host a special edition of SportsLine to discuss NewsChannel5s Mark Howard legacy with friends and old coworkers on this episode. WebCumberland Records is an independently owned label in Nashville, TN. He was the co-host of Wake Up Zone on The Zone 104.5 FM with Kevin Ingram and former Tennessee Titans tight end Frank Wycheck. and attorney Mark Williams are 64. what do you like? April 25, 2023. Had Mike not been into that, like Im not working with Jacks kid or anything like that, I never would have gotten up out of the ground. News recently broke that Mark Howard has died at the age of 65, but many want to know exactly what his cause of death was why it came so suddenly. "He knew more about sports than any person Ive ever met in my life, and Im not sure its really close," said Keith. Ive been there, the caller stated. He was a host for Nashville Predators' pregame and post-game shows, and was a graduate of Ithaca University. Longtime NewsChannel 5 sportscaster and radio personality Mark Howard died at his home Sunday, according to his wife Debra. wrote Howard, as a side-by-side graphic of Babe the pig popped up on air. The Zone released a statement sending their condolences. ", "There aren't too many people you'll find who were more knowledgeable about sports than Mark. All Contents Paul Kuharsky All Rights Reserved. EVANSVILLE, Ind. Mark was a very talented sports broadcaster, a good friend to many of us and will always be a big part of our history. "Of course, I didnt take into account the Music City Miracle and listen as I stay as cool and composed as a 10-year-old girl at a Brittany Spears concert," said Howard. He was 65. He cared about the co-hosts.. NewsChannel 5 Nashville WTVF is a television station in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, affiliated with CBS. Esiason and Giannotti welcomed Michael from East Brunswick, N.J. onto the program, who gave Giannotti a suggestion should he face a similar situation down the road. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) Friends and family gathered Thursday morning at Congregation Micah in Brentwood to remember the late Mark Howard. The NFL Draft and HBCU football: All eyes on Isaiah Land, but So, Ive got a lot of pressure on me tonight., Pete Gianesini, Scott McCarthy, Ryan Hurley, Amanda Brown, Louise Cornetta Part of ESPN Layoffs, Chip Caray Brings The First Family of Baseball Broadcasters Back to St. Louis. I've got nothing really but good things to say about my experiences there. He was found unresponsive at his home on Sunday morning. Devastating news hit the city of Nashville on Sunday when it was learned that Mark Howard, veteran sports broadcaster in both television and radio, died at the age of 65. Mark Howard Rated the No. And just recently he expressed excitement when OutKick 360 landed on the radio in Nashville on 94.9 The Fan. Gene Honda, the public address announcer acknowledged Dave Willss time with both teams as well as his loved ones. Imagine Stick shift, Giannotti exclaimed. No. They put out the fist; you shake it, but you have to pronounce, Stick-shift, and the awkwardness goes away.. Following the news of his death, many wanted to know what Mark's cause of death was, and why his death seemed to happen so suddenly. Some of the best moments in radio was your visits in the morning on The Wake-up Zone with Mark, Kevin, and FrankIt was clear the friendship yall hadMark will be missedSorry for your loss! I watched him a lot that season. Mark Longtime Nashville broadcaster Mark Howard has died. He was 65 years old. said Plaster with a laugh. (THECOUNT) Mark Howard, a longtime NewsChannel 5 sportscaster and 104.5 Wake Up Zone radio host, died Sunday, according to his wife Debra. Hey Bill, stick shift. NASHVILLE, Tenn. --Mark Howard, who spent 16 years as the co-host of The Wake Up Zone on 104.5 The Zone after working as a sports anchor at News Channel 5, passed away Sunday at his Bellevue area home in Nashville. I loved working with Mark, but the thing about Mark was that he was a great friend, Ingram said. A POPULAR sports anchor and radio host has died aged 65 leaving behind legions of fans. Managing Mark, yeah what a challenge, joked Willis, a fun challenge. Howard, whose whose real name was Howard Mark Levenson was a popular sports anchor for over 20-plus years at NewsChannel 5 in Nashville. I got to be part of the conversation and the chemistry and the fun too. He was concerned about the prospect of not getting mentioned until Saturday. A memorial service for longtime Nashville media personality, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The ND said, 'Go cover the Titans.' They were some of the best years of my life. Mark was found Woo hoo Lets Go Islanders! Howard, whose whose real name was Howard Mark Levenson was a popular sports anchor for over 20-plus years at NewsChannel 5 in Nashville. Ill miss those too-small interactions and the bigger friendship. Remembering longtime NewsChannel 5 Sports Anchor Im trying to think what I did. Dukes recalled. When it turned into my own show, The Midday 180 with Jonathan Hutton and Chad Withrow on Jan. 9, 2012 I said on the air how grateful I was to those guys for what they did for me. 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He joined former Titan Frank Wycheck and Kevin Ingram, launching the Wake Up Zone on 104.5 The Zone. It wasnt a surprise that one of the guests that came onto the station was former Program Director Brad Willis who held that title while Howard was a co-host of The Wake Up Zone. "I've lost one of my best and dearest friends. As we progressed as a show, he got a little more patient with people, but especially early on, there was not a lot of suffering fools," said Ingram. He was 65. He was 65. After 20 years at Channel 5, Howard started a local political radio show. He was always very encouraging and gave good advice. The [Wake Up Zone] show ran for 16 years with me and Kevin. Im heartbroken for Jack his son, and Debra. Mark Howard, longtime Nashville sports anchor and radio personality, died Sunday, according to a sports anchor at News Channel 5. 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Dave Wills passed away suddenly last month. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. OReilly went for the fistbump and [Gio], well, didnt. Majors could never get mad at him because I think he knew Mark was Mark, and that was OK.".