Bruno Mars Named Record Store Day 2026 Ambassador

Bruno Mars, the Grammy-winning pop superstar, has been named the ambassador for Record Store Day 2026, the annual celebration of independent record stores set for April 18. The announcement, made on January 30, aligns with Mars' busy year ahead, including the release of his first solo album in a decade and a worldwide stadium tour.

As ambassador, Mars will promote the event's focus on supporting local shops and vinyl culture. In a statement, he expressed his enthusiasm for the format. "Independent record stores are so important because you get the chance to immerse and surround yourself with music and that's why I'm so excited to be this year's Record Store Day Ambassador," Mars said. "I love collecting vinyl because nothing is better than sitting on your couch putting on a record and just listening to music like that. It feels like a lost art. To actually sit down, put a record on, and consume it is a very romantic idea. Go out and support your local independent record store on Record Store Day this year."

To tie into the occasion, Mars is partnering with more than 200 independent record stores across the United States for exclusive listening parties on February 25. These...