Nashville

CRAIG WISEMAN HONORED WITH MISSISSIPPI COUNTRY MUSIC TRAIL MARKER

April 1, 2025

Big Loud EVP of Promotion Stacy Blythe, Big Loud SVP of Business Affairs Jeff Tanner, Big Loud COO Austen Adams, Big Loud Publishing SVP Kimberly Gleason, Craig Wiseman, Big Loud EVP/GM Patch Culbertson, Big Loud Publishing VP of A&R Mike Giangreco and Big Loud Records SVP of Insights & Analytics Eric England

Big Loud partner and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Craig Wiseman was recently honored with a Mississippi Country Music Trail Marker at Hattiesburg's Midtown Green Park. Wiseman was also presented with a key to the city and 3/27 was proclaimed "Craig Wiseman Day."

“To be honored like this in the place where it all began—it's hard to put into words,” Wiseman said. “Hattiesburg gave me the roots I needed to chase big dreams, and I'll always carry this city with me. This moment, this marker, this bandshell—it all means the world.”

Part of the day's celebration included the dedication of the Midtown Green Bandshell in Wiseman's honor. We once tried to hike the Mississippi Country Music Trail, got lost and were briefly chased by a vulture. Thankfully, we survived.