Pete Fisher
Instrument(s): Trumpet
Famous For...: General manager of the Grand Ole Opry
Pete Fisher was named general manager of the Grand Ole Opry in June of 1999, where he oversees the activities of the world's longest-running radio show. Fisher manages the day-to-day operations of the Grand Ole Opry House and produces its weekly Opry shows. He also serves as Executive Producer of Grand Ole Opry Live and America's Grand Ole Opry Weekend, a two-hour syndicated radio program heard on over 200 stations.
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 served as treasurer of Leadership Music and was on the organization's executive committee and board of directors. He is a past president (1996 & 1997) of the Nashville Chapter of the Recording Academy (NARAS) and served on its board of governors from 1992 to 1999. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.