ACM: Fisher Steps Down, Clark Steps In

• The Academy of Country Music announced that CEO Pete Fisher (left)is stepping down after almost two and a half years to pursue new opportunities. It was concurrently announced that R.A. (RAC) Clark (right), Executive Producer of the Academy of Country Music Awards, has been appointed the interim Executive Director of the Academy, effective immediately.

Fisher commented, “Following many years on the ACM Board, it’s been an honor to serve the Academy in the role of CEO. I’ve greatly enjoyed working with the Academy staff, Officers and Boards and I look forward to continuing to support the good work of the ACM and ACM Lifting Lives. I’m proud of what we have accomplished, I look forward to what the future holds.”

Clark, the son of the late, legendary television and broadcasting pioneer Dick Clark, one of the founding members of the ACM Awards telecast, has been associated with the Academy — and with Country music — throughout his 38-year producing career. In addition to producing the Academy of Country Music Awards live on CBS since 1999, Clark has also executive-produced many Academy TV specials, TNN’s Prime Time Country, and much more. Clark commented, “My work with the ACM over the years has included some of my most professionally-fulfilling projects. I look forward to stepping into this interim role and supporting the legacy of the Academy.”