206. World-Class Singer Mark Preston has great stories about being a part of the Lettermen to how to properly sing the American National Anthem and how “Cruising is Back”

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Singing since he was a child, Mark Preston took every opportunity he could to sing for those who would listen and those who believed in his talent. Joining the Air Force was Mark's first stop on his way to being a top performer. &nbsp;His talent earned him accolades when he was selected as the Air Force's finest vocalist of 1975, and then toured with Tops in Blue. &nbsp;&nbsp;This elite group is made up of the Air Force's top 20, most versatile entertainers. &nbsp;&nbsp;During his time in the Air Force, Mark was awarded the American Spirit Honor Medal as well as the Air Force Commendation Medal.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Country Music Hall of Famer Tennessee Ernie Ford so aptly put it, "Cock your pistols, there will be no stopping this young man", and there hasn't been. From his string of impressive performances at one of Los Angeles' oldest clubs, The Horn, Mark decided to make his next career move to Las Vegas. &nbsp;Mark Preston became a featured performer at The Dunes, The Silverbird, The Marina and The Sahara hotels. &nbsp;Preston also performed on Harrah's stage in Reno and in Lake Tahoe. Variety magazine dubbed him "one of the finest entertainers in show business".<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With several appearances on the hit series Vega$, as well as being the stand-in and photo double for the show's star, Robert Urich, Mark went on to do guest appearances on several network specials.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Again, none of this went unnoticed as Mark would find himself moving again for another opportunity to expand his already growing career. &nbsp;Because of his acting on television and his singing, the Indiana native was asked to co-host The Bob Braun Show, a syndicated variety show originating in Cincinnati, Ohio. &nbsp;Mark proved his versatility when he joined the Braun Show. &nbsp;While he was performing on the Bob Braun Show, he was asked to open for the First Lady of Comedy, Phyllis Diller. &nbsp;"I love to refer to Mark Preston as my protégé", said Ms. Diller. &nbsp