News
September 14, 2026 I Appointments
Yamaha Names New General Managers to Lead Product Divisions
hese appointments are designed to strengthen category expertise, enhance customer support and accelerate growth across the brand’s core product segments.
September 14, 2026 I Award
The Acoustic Shoppe Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies
The Missouri-based acoustic retailer came in at No. 3,211 on the 2026 list.
September 09, 2026 I Event
Registration Opens for The 2027 NAMM Show
The show is set to take place Jan. 26–30, 2027, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
September 08, 2026 I Appointments
Roland Appoints New American Sales Leadership
With experience leading high-performing sales teams in technology-focused markets, Brian Crowley and Russell Williams also share a strong track record of bringing teams and partners closer together.
September 08, 2026 I Event
Paul Reed Smith to be Inducted into Hollywood Rockwalk
The handprint ceremony will take place Sept. 26 during the Crossroads Guitar Festival in Austin, Texas, and the completed handprint will later be installed at Rockwalk outside Guitar Center’s flagship Hollywood store.
September 02, 2026 I Supply
LR Baggs Changes Name to ‘Baggs’
The company makes the announcement in its 50th anniversary year as it welcomes the second generation into the business.
August 26, 2026 I Obituary
Former NAMM CEO Larry Linkin Passes Away
Linkin served as president and CEO of NAMM from 1980–2001 and left an enduring mark on the MI industry.
August 25, 2026 I Award
Music Inc. Opens Applications for ‘MI 5 Under 45’ 2026 Class
Similar to a ‘40 Under 40’ program, the annual awards highlight young leaders in the Mi industry.
