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Mac Wiseman
Mac Wiseman
Artist Information
Genres: Progressive Bluegrass, Traditional Bluegrass, Traditional Country, Bluegrass, Contemporary Bluegrass, Truck Driving Country
Active: 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's
Born: May 23, 1925 in Crimora, VA
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Biography
Famed for his clear and mellow tenor voice, Mac Wiseman recorded with many great bluegrass bands, including those of Molly O'Day, Flatt and Scruggs, Bill Monroe, and the Osborne Brothers; his command of traditional material made him much in demand by bluegrass and folk fans alike. Wiseman was born in Crimora, Virginia and grew up influenced by traditional and religious music and such radio stars as Montana Slim Carter. Wiseman started out working as a radio announcer in Harrisonburg in 1944. At the same time he worked as a singer with Buddy Starcher.
Discography
Release: March 18, 2008
Label: Gusto
Release: July 18, 2006
Label: Rural Rhythm