Grand Ole Opry Member Spotlight: Mike Snider

Grand Ole Opry Country Music Show - Nashville

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Mike Snider is a renowned musician and comedian who is regarded as one of the funniest members of the Opry. Mike's signature East Tennessee drawl and stories about his Sweetie delight Opry audiences again and again. Every once in a while they will be treated to music by Mike Snider's string band, sometimes called the best in the country.

Background and Early Career

• Mike Snider received his first banjo at 16. By age 23 he was the National Bluegrass Banjo Champion.
  Snider first received comedic attention for his performances on TNN's Nashville Now. He then joined the cast of "Hee Haw" and made audiences roll with laughter for seven years.

Grand Ole Opry Induction

• The legendary Minnie Pearl inducted Mike Snider into the Grand Ole Opry on June 2, 1990. He has often said that he aspires to live up to Minnie's comedic standards, and to keep her memory alive.

Mike Snider at the Opry

• Mike often performs at the Grand Ole Opry. Whether he is making you laugh out loud with his comedy routine or treating you to some great string music, Mike is an Opry favorite. To see when he is performing go to the VME Grand Ole Opry Blog for dates, times, and all sorts of other information!

Notable Hits You Might Hear at the Grand Ole Opry

• "Squirrel Hunter"
• "Dance With Me Kenny/Tennessee Mountain Fox Chase"

More Details

• In addition to playing the banjo, Mike is also a master of the fiddle, harmonica, and mandolin.
• Mike has played over 1,000 show at the Grand Ole Opry!
• See the complete list of current Grand Ole Opry members!