Poet, Prophet, Wiseman: Songwriter Honored

11/27/2007 Stephen L. Betts Prolific songwriter Craig Wiseman, who also became known as one GAC's “Hitmen of Music Row” in 2007, is set to be the fourth songwriter honored in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum series, Poets and Prophets: Legendary Country Songwriters. Museum editor Michael Gray will conduct an in-depth, one-on-one interview with Craig, illustrated with audiovisual elements from the Museum's collection, including recordings, photos and film clips. During the program, Craig will perform some of his original songs, and immediately following he will sign autographs in the Museum store. One of country music's most successful songwriters, Craig has penned a number of contemporary classics, including Tim McGraw's “Live Like You Were Dying,” Brooks & Dunn's “Believe” and Kenny Chesney's “The Good Stuff.” His songs have also been recorded by Trace Adkins, Diamond Rio, Don Henley, Faith Hill, Tracy Lawrence, Lonestar, Roy Orbison, Rascal Flatts, LeAnn Rimes, Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis and Trisha Yearwood, among others. The program will be held in the Museum's Ford Theater at 2 p.m. and is included with Museum admission or free to Museum members. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions at the interactive Poets and Prophets programs, which are dedicated to songwriters who have made significant contributions to country music history. Previous Poets and Prophets honorees include Hank Cochran, John D. Loudermilk and Bobby Braddock.