27th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
MMR’s Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs) are singular amongst the many end-of-year accolades bestowed upon MI suppliers by both consumer magazines and websites and trade organizations. While we’re lucky here at…
38th Annual America’s Top Music Chains
As the dealers represented in this report are privately held, the data being presented in “America’s Top Chains” was supplied by the companies, themselves. In other instances, MMR made estimates…
D’Addario & Company’s Brian Vance
This June, D’Addario & Company, Inc. launched the XT line of strings with high carbon steel cores and advanced corrosion treatment, offering unparalleled durability, break resistance, and pitch stability. MMR…
It’s a Jungle Out There, and Amazon Owns it
Competition from online sales is arguably the single greatest challenge that MI retail (hell, all retail) has faced this century. Music stores have battled back, mainly by adding shopping options…
The NAMM Foundation Announces Additional Events for the 2020 NAMM Show
At The 2020 NAMM Show, arts and nonprofit leaders, music educators and administrators, and college music students and faculty will have the opportunity and access to grow their networks, gain…
DW Acquires Slingerland from Gibson
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) recently announced the acquisition of the Slingerland drum brand from the Nashville-headquartered Gibson. Principals from both companies inked the undisclosed deal that will see the Slingerland…
Sennheiser Digital 6000 Delivers Ultra-Stable Wireless Performance During 53rd Annual CMA Awards
The 53rd Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena, saw the biggest names in country music come together once again for a special evening of live…
Guitar Center Celebrates Store Grand Opening in Augusta, Georgia
Guitar Center recently celebrated the opening of its latest retail location – a 10,000-square-foot facility in Augusta, Georgia (808 Cabela Drive). The grand opening took place on Thursday, November 14, 2019.…
The D’Addario Foundation’s Elevate Necklace: Jewelry That Helps Make Music Possible
The 501c3 non-profit D’Addario Foundation, in collaboration with Heartstrings Jewelry, is elevating quality of life through access to music. The Elevate Necklace is a newly-commissioned, exclusive guitar string necklace that gives…
Guitar Center Partners with Levi’s Music Project to Help Build a New “Song Lab” at Stax Music Academy
Guitar Center has recently partnered with Levi’s to help provide musical equipment for the Levi’s Music Project with Justin Timberlake at the Stax Music Academy in Memphis, Tennessee. Levi’s Music…
Brian Ball Appointed CEO of Ernie Ball, Inc.
Ernie Ball Inc. is proud to announce the promotion of Brian Ball as its new CEO. In his previous role as President, Brian was instrumental in leading a significant growth…
Gibson Plays It Forward With Guitars For Vets, Program Brings The Power of Music To Returning U.S. Veterans
Gibson has partnered with Guitars For Vets to bring the power of music to returning U.S. military veterans. Gibson opened the doors of its Custom Shop in Nashville to debut…