Despite hardship, Mac Wiseman succeeded on the international music scene, thanks to strong, heartfelt tenor vocals, intricate pickin' style and easygoing manner, attaining chart hits "Ballad of Davy Crockett," "Jimmy Brown The Newsboy" and "Your Best Friend And Me," while also recording in tandem with diverse artists Bill Monroe, Molly O'Day, Flatt & Scruggs, Woody Herman, John Prine, Charlie Daniels, April Verch, Doc Watson, Del McCoury and Bootsy Collins. He was the first artist to serve as A&R chief for a major label, producing such acts as Reno & Smiley, Bonnie Guitar, Cowboy Copas and Jimmy C. Newman. A busy career cost him on the home front, but he's been devoted dad to six children of three failed marriages. Still recording at 90, his honors include induction into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and Bluegrass Hall of Honor. As his signature songs notes, "Tis Sweet To Be Remembered."

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Nashville based journalist Walt Trott was entertainment editor for the daily European Stars & Stripes newspaper, as well as The Portland Press Herald (ME), The Capital Times (WI) and The Nashville Musician, official publication of the AFM; has penned numerous record liner notes for such stars as Connie Smith, Sonny James and The Browns; and written books on Charlie Lamb, Martha Carson, Johnnie & Jack and Kitty Wells. He continues to write for Country Music People magazine in the UK.

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There are 33 chapters in Mac Wiseman's biography, geared to songs he has recorded, including Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown, Can't You Hear Me Callin', Bringing Mary Home, and Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Age.