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Pete Fisher
Vice President, General Manager
Grand Ole Opry
Pete Fisher was named general manager of the Grand Ole Opry in June of 1999. He oversees all activities of the world's longest-running radio show. Fisher manages the day-to-day operations of the Grand Ole Opry House and Acuff Theatre and produces its weekly Opry shows. He also serves as Executive Producer of Grand Ole Opry Live on GAC, and America’s Grand Ole Opry Weekend, a two-hour syndicated radio program heard on over 200 stations via Westwood One.
Fisher's entertainment industry experience ranges from artist management to music publishing, with a special emphasis placed on service to a variety of music industry organizations. Prior to joining the Opry, he was a partner in Fisher Raines Entertainment where he managed the careers of Warner/Reprise Records artist Paul Brandt and Sony’s Marcus Hummon among others. In addition, Fisher spent seven years at WarnerSongs, Inc. as director of creative services where he managed the joint-venture publishing operation between Warner/Reprise Records and Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Fisher earned a bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University with a major in Recording Industry Management and was recognized as a distinguished alumnus in 2004. He currently serves as President of the Nashville Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Nashville Songwriters Foundation and the Academy of Country Music.
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