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14 Sep: Get More Garth: Exclusive Video Chat With Garth Brooks On Sept. 15

Join the fun with an exclusive video chat with Garth Brooks. 

Join Best Buy and Garth on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. Central time as he talks about all things country music, his current projects and his first ever vinyl boxed set, “The Legacy Collection.” He’ll even answer questions from fans.

Head over to BestBuy.com now for all the details on “The Legacy Collection” and to sign up to receive a reminder for the livestream. Then come back on the big day to see Garth in action.

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14 Jun: Amplify Your Music Festival Game With These Tips

Each year, about 32 million people attend music festivals across the U.S. And, with many iconic events happening this summer, music fans far and wide are prepping to see their favorite acts up close and personal.

While sound is the star of the show, having the right technology can help amplify the fun. So we checked in with a couple of Best Buy stores close to the action to get the lowdown on must-have tech for music fests.

Always have a juice boost

If taking pictures and videos doesn’t kill your battery, keeping in contact with your crew will.

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29 Mar: Best Buy, Music Industry Icon Gary Arnold Dies

Gary Arnold was a big man with a huge heart — and he had an immeasurable impact on the music industry during his 18 years at Best Buy.

Gary, once among the most powerful retail executives in the entertainment business, died Monday following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 64.

“He was an icon at Best Buy. He was an icon in the music industry,” said Shari Ballard, Best Buy’s president of multichannel retail. “And he was a remarkable and lovely human being.”