Except for Prince, Mark O'Connor was the youngest artist to ever sign a recording contract with Warner Brothers. He went on to win three Grammys and become a seven-time CMA musician of the year, and now he is heading back to Idaho for a performance you won't want to miss.

The music of Mark and Maggie O'Connor returns to Idaho

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The music of Mark and Maggie O'Connor returns to Idaho

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