Craig Wiseman is a GRAMMY-winning songwriter with over 30 No. 1 country hits. Originally from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, he has written songs for Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, and Florida Georgia Line, including “Live Like You Were Dying,” “The Good Stuff,” and “Summertime.” He founded Big Loud, now a major Nashville music company, and was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015.

In part one of this episode, we discuss his journey from Mississippi to Music Row, the stories behind his biggest songs, and his writing process. Part two covers the founding of Big Loud, his advice for songwriters, and more.

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