News
September 08, 2026 I Event
Paul Reed Smith to be Inducted into Hollywood Rockwalk
The handprint ceremony will take place Sept. 26 at the Dell West Plaza Rockwalk Stage at the Moody Center 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.
August 25, 2026 I Appointments
PM Music Center Welcomes New Marketing Manager
Szopinski will lead PM Music Center’s marketing efforts, including strategy, branding, marketing communications and social media.
August 25, 2026 I Distribution
RAD Distribution Announces Global Partnership with BABICZ
The partnership’s goal is to expand Babicz FCH’s guitar hardware OEM presence, increase access and availability as an aftermarket choice, and provide faster service and support for customers worldwide.
August 20, 2026 I Appointments
Guitar Center Music Foundation Appoints New CEO, Executive Director
Valeisha Butterfield, a former Recording Academy/Grammys co-president and Google executive, will lead the foundation’s new era of growth, access and opportunity for musicians and music communities globally.
August 17, 2026 I Opening
Gibson to Open Gibson Garage Las Vegas in 2027
The 9,000-square-foot Gibson Garage Las Vegas will bring together Gibson craftsmanship, rare and collectible guitars, live performances, music history, art and vintage design.
