by Sandra Brennan & David VinopalFamed for his clear and mellow tenor voice, Mac Wiseman recorded with many great bluegrass bands, including those of Molly ODay, 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. He later formed his own group and continued performing with others, including Molly ODay and Flatt & Scruggs, through the 40s. In 1949, he recorded a single, Travelin Down This Lonesome Road, with Bill Monroe. By the 1950s, Wiseman was again leading his own band.Possessing one of the best tenor voices in bluegrass, Wiseman differed from Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs i...