Bruno Mars Was Named Ambassador for Record Store Day This Year

Bruno Mars is making 2026 his year. With a new album, a tour, and now being named the 2026 Record Store Day Ambassador, he’s stacking up major moments. Record Store Day co-founder Michael Kurtz praised Mars for his cross-genre collaborations, saying, “Bruno has done a similar thing throughout his life and career, working across different genres.”

Record Store Day takes place April 18, and Bruno is celebrating in a big way. He’ll release The Collaboration, an album highlighting some of his standout songs with other artists, including “Uptown Funk,” “Die With a Smile,” and “APT.”