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Craig Wiseman: Nashville Songwriter Honored and Inducted

10/9/2025

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Craig Wiseman, a Nashville songwriter, co-wrote Tim McGraw's hit 'Live Like You Were Dying'.
He began his career in 1985.
He earned honors from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), including Songwriter of the Year and the Heritage Award.
In 2015, he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Story summary

Craig Wiseman, a Nashville songwriter, co-wrote Tim McGraw's hit 'Live Like You Were Dying'.
He began his career in 1985.
He earned honors from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), including Songwriter of the Year and the Heritage Award.
In 2015, he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.