CMH is proud to present this star-studded and heartfelt tribute to one of the unsung greats of American roots music. Born in Cobb County, Georgia in the year 1900, Clayton McMichen was a true forefather of country, bluegrass and popular music. Bluegrass stalwarts Merle Travis, Mac Wiseman, Joe Maphis, Jackson D. Kane and Red Herron perform 27 songs spanning McMichen's musical life representing the breadth and eclecticism of his career. This collection stands as a small part of this great artist's musical legacy, showing his influence and undeniable presence in the history of American roots music.