Mark Weigle

Mark Weigle (born 1967 in Annandale, Minnesota) is a singer/songwriter with at least five albums to his credit.Weigle presents a successful yet positive orientation (and marketing) as a gay writer and musician.At the 2003 Outmusic Awards, Weigle received an unprecedented five Outmusic nominations and won in three categories, including: "Outsong of the Year", "Outstanding New Recording", and "Outstanding Producer". His debut album of 1998 The Truth Is included low-key compositions in a country/folk style, such as "The Two Cowboy Waltz".His album of 2003, Different and the Same, included adaptations of others' songs, such as "867-5309/Jenny".Written by Alex Call and Jim Keller and originally performed by Tommy Tutone in 1982 (Weigle's version changed the name and gender of the song's subject to "867-5309/Jimmy"), and Joan Baez' 1972 composition "Love Song To A Stranger".