Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) and Mixi Demner (Stitched Up Heart) to Co-Host the 2026 She Rocks Awards

Left to Right: Judith Hill, Rachel Platten, Rhonda Smith, Sophie Burrell, Vicki Peterson, Mixi Demner, Andreea Gleeson (photo by Marcus Lewis), Kay Hanley, Michelle Lewis, Lisa Worden, Reina Ichihashi, Susan Lipp, Lisa MacDonald, and Heather Dembert Rafter.

Anaheim, CA – November 20, 2025 – The Women’s International Music Network (WiMN) is thrilled to announce the co-hosts and honorees for the 14th Annual She Rocks Awards, taking place Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Anaheim Hilton during the NAMM Show. Tickets are on sale now at www.sherocksawards.com.

This highly anticipated annual event honors women who have made a significant impact on the music and audio industries—celebrating artists, leaders, and innovators who continue to inspire and empower others. The 2026 She Rocks Awards promises an unforgettable evening of live music, heartfelt stories, and community celebration spotlighting the women shaping the future of music.

2026 Co-Hosts

Vicki Peterson – Founding member of the trailblazing band The Bangles, known for timeless hits like “Walk Like an Egyptian” and “Eternal Flame.” Peterson has collaborated with artists including Tom Petty and The Go-Go’s and recently released Long After The Fire (2024) with her husband, John Cowsill. She is a 2015 She Rocks Awards honoree.

Alecia “Mixi” Demner – Frontwoman of the hard rock band Stitched Up Heart, celebrated for her powerhouse vocals and electrifying stage presence. The band has toured with rock heavyweights including Godsmack and Halestorm, with a new album slated for release in 2026. Mixi was honored with a She Rocks Award in 2024.

2026 Honorees

• • Judith Hill – Acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist known for her work with Stevie Wonder, Spike Lee, Prince, Michael Jackson, and more.
  • Rachel Platten – Platinum-selling singer-songwriter best known for her empowering hit “Fight Song.”
  • Sophie Burrell – Guitarist, educator, and online personality inspiring a new generation of players through her powerful performances and accessible guitar education.
  • Rhonda Smith –World-renowned bassist celebrated for her work with Prince and Jeff Beck, her role as bassist for Jimmy Kimmel Live, and her acclaimed solo recordings.
  • Kay Hanley – Emmy- and Peabody-winning songwriter, lead vocalist of Letters to Cleo, and co-founder of Songwriters of North America (SONA), where she champions creators’ rights.
  • Michelle Lewis – Multi-Emmy- and Peabody-winning songwriter and co-founder of Songwriters of North America (SONA), leading the fight for fair rights and compensation for songwriters.
  • Andreea Gleeson – Chief Executive Officer of TuneCore, recognized as a powerhouse in independent music and a driving force for gender equity through her industry-shaping BE THE CHANGE initiative.
  • Susan Lipp – Owner and CEO of Full Compass Systems, a leading provider of professional audio, video, and lighting equipment.
  • Lisa Worden – SVP Rock & Alternative for iHeartMedia; Program Director for ALT 98.7 Los Angeles; and host of She Is The Voice.

• Lisa MacDonald – Director of Vertical Marketing for Yamaha Corporation of America and inaugural Chair of the Women of NAMM (WON) Council.

• Heather Dembert Rafter – A trailblazing attorney in audio and music technology, principal counsel at RafterMarsh, and a powerful advocate for women in the industry through her board service with SoundGirls and the Women’s International Music Network.

• Reina Ichihashi – Roland’s Global Product Marketing Manager for Wind Instruments, known for advancing digital wind innovation and uniting technology with authentic musical expression.

The 2026 She Rocks Awards will feature live performances, heartfelt speeches, legendary gift bags, and a full dinner. This inspiring evening brings together artists, industry leaders, and fans to celebrate the women whose work continues to move the music industry forward.

The She Rocks Awards is proudly supported by NAMM, our presenting sponsor, along with PRS Guitars, Positive Grid, Roland, Monster, Freeman, M·A·C Cosmetics, Sennheiser, 108 Rock Star Guitars, Shure, Sweetwater, Martin Guitar, Seymour Duncan, Boss, DW, Venus Guitars, Music Admin, Rafter Marsh, Casio, Hudson Audio Works, DiGiCo, D’Addario, Guitar World Magazine, Guitar Player Magazine, The Hollywood Times, and AXS TV.

For more information about the She Rocks Awards, to purchase tickets, or to explore sponsorship opportunities, visit www.sherocksawards.com.

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ANAHEIM, Calif., September 16, 2025—The Women’s International Music Network (WiMN) is proud to announce that the 14th annual She Rocks Awards will take place on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Hilton Anaheim Pacific Ballroom, with NAMM as the presenting sponsor. The She Rocks Awards celebrate the achievements of pioneering women in music and audio. Among this year’s honorees are multi-platinum songwriter and vocalist Rachel Platten, acclaimed songwriter/vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Judith Hill, acclaimed bassist Rhonda Smith, and guitarist Sophie Burrell.  Tickets are on sale now for this premier event celebrating the achievements of women in music and audio.

Rachel Platten is an Emmy Award-winning, multi-platinum artist, songwriter, and activist whose music embodies empowerment, hope, and resilience. She first captivated the world with her breakout anthem “Fight Song” – an enduring cultural touchstone that topped charts globally, inspired movements, and has now been streamed over 3 billion times worldwide. With the release of “Stand By You (Rachel’s Version),” Rachel is launching a landmark new chapter with her upcoming album Fight Song (Rachel’s Version), arriving September 26. The project reimagines her most iconic songs from the Wildfire era with deeper resonance, including the undeniable anthem “Fight Song.” This release commemorates the 10-year anniversary of “Fight Song” while also celebrating Rachel taking ownership of her masters. 

Judith Hill is a gutsy and nuanced vocalist, songwriter, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist whose career bridges work with icons like Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Prince, and Spike Lee. Featured in the Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet from Stardom, she first gained global attention singing at Jackson’s memorial and has since built a solo career with acclaimed albums including Back in Time (2015), Golden Child (2018), Baby, I’m Hollywood! (2021), and Letters from a Black Widow (2024). Her wide-ranging collaborations span Elton John, Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Hozier, and more, while her film and songwriting credits further showcase her versatility.

Rhonda Smith is a Canadian-born bassist, vocalist, songwriter, and clinician acclaimed for her versatility across jazz, funk, rock, and beyond. A McGill University jazz performance graduate and Juno Award winner, she began her career touring with leading Canadian artists before joining Prince as bassist and vocalist, a role that defined much of her career. She has also performed with legends including Chaka Khan, Beyoncé, Erykah Badu, George Clinton, Larry Graham, and Sheila E, among many others. Featured on the covers of Bass Player, Bass Frontiers, and Bassics, Rhonda has released two solo albums (Intellipop and RS2) and the single “Won’t Come Back.” After over a decade touring with Jeff Beck, she now anchors the house band on Jimmy Kimmel Live nightly.

Sophie Burrell is one of the UK’s most exciting new guitar voices, blending technical precision, creativity, and charisma to build a devoted global following. From viral videos to high-profile collaborations with PRS Guitars, D’Addario, BOSS, EVH Gear, Neural DSP, and Mixwave, she has become a sought-after artist, leading sold-out clinics and festival masterclasses while inspiring the next generation of guitarists. Known for her approachable authenticity as much as her virtuosity, Sophie continues to expand her influence both on stage and online, with original music set to debut in 2025. In addition to being honored, Sophie will serve as the opening act for the 2026 She Rocks Awards and is hosted by PRS Guitars.

More honorees will be announced in the coming weeks.

“Now more than ever we need to shine a spotlight on strong, creative, and innovative women in  music. The She Rocks Awards has become a beacon for recognizing women who have broken barriers and set new standards,” said Laura B. Whitmore, founder of the WiMN and co-producer of the She Rocks Awards. “We’re excited to share more of the 2026 array of honorees very soon and truly appreciate the support of NAMM.”

The She Rocks Awards has firmly established itself as one of the premier events during the NAMM Show, bringing together industry professionals, artists, fans, and media to celebrate the achievements of women in music. The evening will feature live music, speeches, celebrity appearances, and a silent auction, along with dinner for attendees. Past honorees include Gloria Gaynor, Pat Benatar, The Bangles, Amy Lee, Lzzy Hale, Chaka Khan, Melissa Etheridge,  and many more.

The She Rocks Awards is proudly supported by our incredible sponsors, including our presenting sponsor NAMM, plus PRS Guitars, Positive Grid, Monster, Freeman, M.A.C Cosmetics, Sennheiser, 108 Rock Star Guitars, Sweetwater, Venus Guitars, Music Admin, Rafter Marsh, Hudson Audio Works, The Hollywood Times, and AXS TV.

The 2026 She Rocks Awards is open to the public. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are also available for those who wish to support this inspiring event. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.sherocksawards.com.

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Jennifer Batten and Lindsey Stirling to Co-Host the 2025 She Rocks Awards

Paula Cole, Amanda Palmer, AIJIA, Katie Daryl, and Chris Schyvinck (CEO of Shure) Among Honorees. 

Shantaia to open the show.  Tickets on sale now.

L to R: Jennifer Batten (photo Dorothy), Lindsey Stirling (photo Heather Koepp), Paula Cole (photo Ebru Yildiz), Amanda Palmer (photo vhoycreative), Katie Daryl (photo Steward Volland), AIJIA (photo Eli Chavez), Christine Schyvinck), Shantaia. Download photos here.

ANAHEIM, Calif., October 1, 2024 – The Women’s International Music Network (WiMN) is proud to announce that the 13th annual She Rocks Awards will take place on January 25, 2025, during the NAMM Show at the Hilton Anaheim Pacific Ballroom, with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.. Tickets are on sale now for this premier event celebrating the achievements of women in music and audio.

This year’s event will be co-hosted by Jennifer Batten and Lindsey Stirling, two trailblazers in the music industry. Batten is renowned for her groundbreaking guitar work, having toured the world as part of Michael Jackson’s solo tours for 10 years and with Jeff Beck for three years. With three solo albums and numerous global performances to her name, Batten continues to influence the guitar world through her instructional DVDs and masterclasses.

Joining her is Lindsey Stirling, an electronic violinist, dancer, and artist who has captured the hearts of millions with her unique blend of classical violin and modern electronic music. With over 13.7 million YouTube subscribers and two Billboard Music Awards, Stirling’s genre-defying artistry has made her one of the most innovative performers of the 21st century​.

The 2025 She Rocks Awards will honor the following influential women in music and audio:

• Paula Cole – Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and producer, known for her hits “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” and “I Don’t Want to Wait.” Her forthcoming album Lo is her first collection of new original songs in nearly a decade.
• Amanda Palmer – A pioneering singer-songwriter and performance artist, Palmer gained fame with the punk cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls. She is known for her TED talk The Art of Asking, which became a New York Times best-selling book. Palmer’s fan-funded album Theatre Is Evil made a top 10 debut on the Billboard 200 and remains the top-funded original music project on Kickstarter.
• AIJIA – A versatile artist, songwriter, and vocal producer, AIJIA has worked with acts like Selena Gomez and Anderson .Paak. She is a passionate advocate for women’s equality and has been an ambassador for Rock Camp for Girls for over a decade.
• Katie Daryl – A rock journalist and former Vice President of Programming & Original Development at AXS TV. She has developed popular shows like The Top Ten Revealed and Sounds Delicious while maintaining a successful on-air presence as a host and producer​.
• Christine Schyvinck – Chairman, President, and CEO of Shure Inc. Schyvinck has led the global growth and innovation of one of the world’s leading audio electronics manufacturers – celebrating its 100th anniversary this year! Christine is recognized for her pioneering role as one of the few women in executive leadership in the pro audio industry​.

More honorees will be announced in the coming weeks.

Opening the night will be Shantaia, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter with a powerful, unforgettable voice. Named the 2023 SCMA Female Artist of the Year, Shantaia has toured with The Washboard Union and opened for notable artists like Kane Brown and Chris Lane. Her singles, including “Had a Good Weekend” and “Broke to Brand New,” have garnered millions of streams, and her most recent concept album Exes and Friends has been met with critical acclaim​. Shantaia’s performance is sponsored by PRS Guitars.

“The She Rocks Awards has become a beacon for recognizing women who have broken barriers and set new standards in the music industry,” said Laura B. Whitmore, founder of the WiMN and co-producer of the She Rocks Awards. “This year’s event will shine a spotlight on these incredible role models, with much more to come.”

The She Rocks Awards has firmly established itself as one of the premier events during the NAMM Show, bringing together industry professionals, artists, fans, and media to celebrate the achievements of women in music. The evening will feature live music, speeches, celebrity appearances, and a silent auction, along with dinner for attendees.

The She Rocks Awards is proudly supported by our incredible sponsors, including NAMM, PRS Guitars, Monster Energy, Positive Grid, Shure, M.A.C Cosmetics, Fishman, Berklee Online, Sennheiser, Exploration.io, D’Angelico, Taylor Guitars, 108 Rock Star Guitars, Venus Guitars, Sweetwater, Reverb, Rafter Marsh, The Hollywood Times, Guitar Girl Magazine, Music Connection, and AXS TV.

The 2025 She Rocks Awards is open to the public. Tickets are available now, and a variety of sponsorship opportunities are also available for those who wish to support this inspiring event.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.sherocksawards.com.

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Nominations now open for the 2023 She Rocks Awards

Iconic event honoring women in the music industry now set for April 13, 2023 in Anaheim, CA

The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) announces that nominations are now open for its 11th annual She Rocks Awards ceremony honoring women in the music industry, which will take place on April 13, 2023.

The She Rocks Awards honors trailblazing women from all areas of the industry– from educators, to label execs, manufacturers, non-profits, media, performers, engineers, and more. Past honorees include Lzzy Hale, Amy Lee, Nancy Wilson, The Go-Go’s, Melissa Etheridge, Gloria Gaynor, Tal Wilkenfeld, Nita Strauss, Pat Benatar, The Bangles, The B-52s, Colbie Caillat, Linda Perry, Suzi Quatro, Sheila E., Chaka Khan, Ronnie Spector, Lita Ford, Esperanza Spalding, Shirley Manson and many others. A complete list of previous honorees is here.

“It is more important than ever to amplify women’s voices and inspire the music industry community to champion diversity. The 2023 She Rocks Awards is a true celebration of outstanding women’s accomplishments,” shares Laura B. Whitmore, founder of the Women’s International Music Network.

All are encouraged to nominate women who stand out in the music industry. The deadline to submit nominations is December 31, 2022. Nominations can be submitted at www.thewimn.com/nominations.

Each year, the She Rocks Awards attracts music icons, artists, industry professionals, fans and media for a one-of-a-kind event that shines the spotlight on women who stand out in the industry, and offers a high energy evening of performances, networking opportunities, giveaways, a silent auction and more.

The 2023 She Rocks Awards is supported by these outstanding companies: PRS Guitars, Sweetwater, dw Drums, Berklee Online, Positive Grid, and many more.

To learn more about the She Rocks Awards, visit sherocksawards.com.

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Meredith Brooks, MILCK and More to Join Honorees Dionne Warwick, Carmen Vandenberg and Yvette Young to be Honored at the 10th Annual She Rocks Awards

The 2022 Awards co-hosted by Lzzy Hale (Halestorm) and Katie Daryl (AXS TV host)

Virtual Red Carpet Event hosted by Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment/SiriusXM)

VIP Tickets Packages On Sale Now, HERE

Los Angeles, CA, April 21, 2022 – The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) is proud to announce honorees Meredith Brooks, MILCK, EveAnna Manley, Sherri Chung, Leslie Gaston-Bird, Lyndsey Parker, Julie Robbins and Kerry Fiero, for its 10th annual She Rocks Awards celebrating and honoring female artists, industry executives and media personalities throughout the music landscape.

They are joining these recently announced distinguished honorees for the 2022 She Rocks Awards: Iconic singer, actress, television host and former UN Goodwill Ambassador Dionne Warwick, GRAMMY®-nominated guitarist and BONES UK co-founder Carmen Vandenberg, and multi-instrumentalist Yvette Young, the front-woman for the math rock band Covet. 

The 10th Annual She Rocks Awards ceremony will take place at 6:30 pm PT on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at a new location – The Ranch in Anaheim, California, and will be streamed live. The event will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual components, to adjust to the current times and worldwide fanbase that was created during last year’s all-virtual event.

This high-energy evening will include live music performances, awards and speeches, celebrity appearances, a fabulous online silent auction, and much more. A VIP gift box  is also available — the ultimate She Rocks experience for those viewing the livestream from home. All packages and tickets are available for pre-order now.

The 2022 She Rocks Awards recipients include:

• Dionne Warwick – Six-time GRAMMY® and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, multi-platinum iconic singer, actress, television host, former UN Goodwill Ambassador and interior designer with her own WG Design Lab
• Meredith Brooks –  singer-songwriter and guitarist celebrating the 25th anniversary of her single ”Bitch”
• Carmen Vandenberg – lead guitarist and one half of the GRAMMY®-nominated rock duo BONES UK
• MILCK – singer/songwriter, leading advocate for women’s rights and celebrated role model within the music industry
• Yvette Young – guitarist and front-woman for the math rock band Covet
• EveAnna Manley – president, Manley Laboratories aka “The Tube Chick”
• Sherri Chung – Award-winning film and TV composer and ​​Governor of the Music Branch of the Television Academy
• Leslie Gaston-Bird – mixer, sound editor, author and a champion of diversity in the audio industry
• Lyndsey Parker – Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor, SiriusXM host and author
• Kerry Fiero – Founder of the Girl Power! Women Working in the Music Industry Conference
• Julie Robbins – CEO of effects pedal manufacturer Earthquaker Devices

Hosted by PRS Guitars, this year’s opening performer will be Canada’s own Platinum Award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist Tenille Arts, who was recently nominated for an Academy of Country Music Award for New Female Artist of the Year as well as a Juno Award for Country Album of the Year for her album, Girl to Girl.

Meredith Brooks, who will also perform at the event, is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of her ground-breaking smash hit “Bitch,” originally released in March 1997 from her multi-platinum album Blurring the Edges. The song rose up the charts each week before eventually reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, in addition to Brooks receiving nominations for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance and Best Rock Song at the 40th Annual GRAMMY® Awards that year.

Brooks shares, “I am excited to be a part of the She Rocks Awards especially on their 10th anniversary, and am honored to be receiving the Trailblazer Award. I look forward to performing and sharing the night with the other talented female nominees. I know it will be a great celebration!”

The landmark 10-Year Anniversary event is co-hosted by former She Rocks Awards honoree Lzzy Hale, world-renowned frontwoman of the GRAMMY®-winning rock band Halestorm and host of the AXS TV original series A Year In Music, joining fellow AXS TV host Katie Daryl, the acclaimed executive producer of highly-rated AXS Network and digital series The Top Ten Revealed and At Home and Social. In fact, Daryl sits down with Meredith Brooks today, April 21, to discuss her career and the upcoming She Rocks Awards, and recently chatted with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee Dionne Warwick about her career and the Awards as well. Additionally, Yahoo Entertainment/SiriusXM’s Lyndsey Parker will be hosting the virtual red carpet.

The She Rocks Awards pays tribute to women who display leadership and stand out within the music industry, and has become a standard at the NAMM Show. Previous award recipients include: Melissa Etheridge, Pat Benatar, Gloria Gaynor, The B-52s, Suzi Quatro, Colbie Caillat, Sheila E, Chaka Khan, Ronnie Spector, Orianthi, Lisa Loeb, The Bangles, the Go-Go’s, Cherie Currie of the Runaways, Cindy Blackman Santana, Margaret Cho, Amy Lee, Linda Perry and many more, plus a collection of role models from all walks of the music and audio industries. 

The 2022 She Rocks Awards is sponsored by Positive Grid, Sweetwater, PRS Guitars, Reverb.com, Shure, Roland, Martin Guitar, Audacy, Berklee College of Music, Blackstar, D’Addario, D’Angelico, dw Drums, Fishman, Gator Cases, Gibson, iZotope, 108 Rock Star Guitars, KMC, Korg, Levy’s, MAC Cosmetics, Manley Labs, NAMM, Pigtronix, Soundgirls, Supro, Taylor, Tech 21,The Music People, WRiiG, Zildjian, AXS TV, Parade, Future Publishing, Guitar World, Musicradar and Guitar Girl Magazine. For information regarding She Rocks Awards sponsorship opportunities, please contact info@thewimn.com.

Learn more about the She Rocks Awards, purchase tickets, and find out how to watch the livestream the evening of the awards at sherocksawards.com.

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Dionne Warwick, Carmen Vandenberg and Yvette Young Among Those to be Honored at the 10th Annual She Rocks Awards

The 2022 Awards co-hosted by Lzzy Hale (Halestorm) and Katie Daryl (AXS TV host)

Virtual Red Carpet Event hosted by Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment/SiriusXM)

VIP Tickets Packages On Sale Now, HERE

Los Angeles, CA, March 17, 2022 – To celebrate International Women’s Month, the Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) is proud to announce three of the distinguished honorees for the 2022 She Rocks Awards. Iconic singer, actress, television host and former UN Goodwill Ambassador, Dionne Warwick will be joined by the GRAMMY®-nominated guitarist and BONES UK co-founder Carmen Vandenberg, and multi-instrumentalist Yvette Young, the front-woman for the math rock band, Covet. The She Rocks Awards are celebrating their 10th year honoring female artists, record industry executives and media personalities throughout the music landscape.

The ceremony itself will continue to pay tribute to women in the music industry with the 10th Annual She Rocks Awards, taking place at 6:30 pm PT on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at a new location – The Ranch in Anaheim, CA and will be streamed live. The event is set to feature a stellar array of soon-to-be announced fellow honorees in what will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual components, to adjust to the current times and worldwide fanbase that was created during last year’s all-virtual event.

This high-energy evening will include live music performances, awards and speeches, celebrity appearances, a fabulous online silent auction, and much more. A VIP gift box is also available, the ultimate She Rocks experience for those viewing the live stream from home. All packages and tickets are available for purchase now.

The 2022 She Rocks Awards recipients include:

• Dionne Warwick – Six-time GRAMMY® and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, multi-platinum iconic singer, actress, television host, former UN Goodwill Ambassador and interior designer with her own WG Design Lab
• Carmen Vandenberg – lead guitarist and one half of the GRAMMY®-nominated rock duo, BONES UK, sponsored by Blackstar
• Yvette Young – guitarist and front-woman for the math rock band Covet, sponsored by Sweetwater
  

Additional honorees and featured guests will be announced soon.

Hosted by PRS Guitars, this year’s opening performer will be Canada’s own Platinum Award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist, Tenille Arts, who was recently nominated for an Academy of Country Music Award for New Female Artist of the Year as well as a Juno Award for Country Album of the Year for her album, Girl to Girl.

The landmark 10-Year Anniversary event is co-hosted by former She Rocks Awards honoree Lzzy Hale, world-renowned frontwoman of the GRAMMY®-winning rock band Halestorm and host of the AXS TV original series A Year In Music joining fellow AXS host Katie Daryl, the acclaimed executive producer of highly-rated AXS Network and digital series The Top Ten Revealed and At Home and Social.  In fact, Daryl sits down with Dionne Warwick today, March 17, to discuss the trailblazer’s legendary career and her upcoming She Rocks Awards. Additionally, Yahoo Entertainment/SiriusXM’s Lyndsey Parker will be hosting the virtual red carpet.

“She Rocks has some truly iconic recipients this year, including Dionne Warwick, who I recently had the pleasure of interviewing,” Katie Daryl added. “I am so proud to be a part of this special event alongside my fellow AXS TV star Lzzy Hale, and cannot wait to celebrate 10 years of She Rocks and all of the influential women who make the music industry continually move forward and innovate.”

Lzzy Hale said, “I’m so honored that the She Rocks Awards have asked me yet again to host the show, along with Katie Daryl, from another adventure of mine, my AXS TV family.  I look forward to celebrating the power of women in the music business and the communion of the sistership we share.”

She Rocks Awards founder Laura B. Whitmore comments, “It’s been my pleasure to honor amazing women in music and audio for 10 years! This year’s show will inspire and energize all, both in person and via our livestream. I’m thrilled to kick things off with our announcement of these iconic performers. They are true groundbreakers!”

The She Rocks Awards pays tribute to women who display leadership and stand out within the music industry, and has become a standard at the NAMM Show. Previous award recipients include: Melissa Etheridge, Pat Benatar, Gloria Gaynor, The B-52s, Suzi Quatro, Colbie Caillat, Sheila E, Chaka Khan, Ronnie Spector, Orianthi, Lisa Loeb, The Bangles, the Go-Go’s, Cherie Currie of the Runaways, Cindy Blackman Santana, Margaret Cho, Amy Lee and many more, plus a collection of role models from all walks of the music and audio industries.

The 2022 She Rocks Awards is sponsored by Positive Grid, Sweetwater, PRS Guitars, Reverb.com, Shure, Roland, Berklee College of Music, Blackstar, D’Addario, D’Angelico, dw Drums, Fishman, Gator Cases, Gibson, iZotope, 108 Rock Star Guitars, Korg, Levy’s, MAC Cosmetics, NAMM, Soundgirls, Taylor, Tech 21, WRiiG, Zildjian, AXS TV, Parade, Future Publishing, Guitar World, Musicradar and Guitar Girl Magazine. For information regarding She Rocks Awards sponsorship opportunities, please contact info@thewimn.com.

Learn more about the She Rocks Awards, purchase tickets and find out how to watch the live stream the evening of the Awards, at sherocksawards.com. Watch Katie Daryl’s insightful sitdown with 2022 Honoree Dionne Warwick HERE.

Icon Judy Collins, Noelle Scaggs of Fitz and the Tantrums and Hit Songwriter Shelly Peiken to be Honored at the 2023 She Rocks Awards

The Women’s International Music Network presents 11th annual event celebrating women in music on April 13, 2023 at The Ranch, Anaheim. Tickets on sale now.

ANAHEIM, Calif., January 11, 2023 – The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) reveals Judy Collins, Noelle Scaggs and Shelly Peiken as the first announced honorees at the upcoming 2023 She Rocks Awards. Recognizing women who stand out as innovators and role models in the music industry, the 11th annual live awards event will take place on Thursday April 13, 2023 6:30 p.m. at the Ranch in Anaheim, CA during the NAMM Show. Tickets to attend are on sale now here.

Judy Collins is an award-winning singer-songwriter esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. Her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” from her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers, has been entered into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame. Judy’s dreamy and sweetly intimate version of “Send in the Clowns,” a ballad written by Stephen Sondheim for the Broadway musical A Little Night Music, won “Song of the Year” at the 1975 GRAMMY Awards. She’s garnered several top-ten hits and gold- and platinum-selling albums. This cultural treasure’s 55th album, Spellbound has been nominated in the Best Folk Album category at the 65th Recording Academy GRAMMY Awards in 2023. 

Elektra recording artist Noelle Scaggs may be best known for her larger-than-life vocals and magnetic stage presence as the co-front person for multi-platinum group, Fitz and theTantrums, but the talented songstress is also an accomplished songwriter, whose credits include co-writing her band’s chart-topping, platinum-certified singles “Out Of My League” and “The Walker.” Beyond music creation, Scaggs is immensely passionate about two things: good food and world travel. In 2018 she launched her production house,  Adventures with Scaggs, LLC. Noelle is currently working on her newly founded initiative, Diversify The Stage created to foster more accessible pipelines to careers in concerts, events and touring for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Female-Identifying, and Gender Nonconforming communities. 

Two-time GRAMMY-nominated songwriter Shelly Peiken has been a prolific, behind-the-scenes force in the music business for more than two decades. She is best known for co-penning culturally resonant, female-empowerment anthems such as Christina Aguilera’s No. 1 hit, “What a Girl Wants,” and Meredith Brooks’ smash, “Bitch.”  Shelly has written for and with The Pretenders, Keith Urban, Britney Spears, Brandy, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Celine Dion, Michelle Branch, Natasha Bedingfield, Bebe Rexha, the list is long…Her songs have appeared in numerous films and television shows. Confessions of a Serial Songwriter earned Shelly a second GRAMMY nomination for Best Spoken Word Album. The memoir chronicles her journey from a young girl falling under the spell of magical songs to writing hits of her own.  Currently Shelly is an educator, a fierce advocate of creators’ rights with SONA (Songwriters of North America) of which she is a founding member. 

“I am always astounded by the passionate and meaningful accomplishments of the ground-breaking women in music that we honor,” says Laura B. Whitmore, founder of the WiMN and co-producer of the She Rocks Awards,“This year we’ll turn it up to 11 for our 11th anniversary! I am excited to shine a spotlight on these fantastic role models…with more to come!”

The She Rocks Awards has solidified itself as the  premier event during the NAMM Show, bringing together industry professionals, music icons, artists, fans and the media. The annual event honors women who are groundbreakers, innovators and have displayed exceptional leadership within the music and audio industry. Past honorees of the She Rocks Awards include The Go-Go’s, Dionne Warwick, Nancy Wilson, Lzzy Hale, Gloria Gaynor, Linda Perry, Melissa Etheridge, Pat Benatar, The B-52s, Colbie Caillat, Sheila E, Chaka Khan, Ronnie Spector, Orianthi, The Bangles, and many more, plus a collection of trailblazers and role models from all walks of the music and audio industries.

The 2023 She Rocks Awards will take place on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at The Ranch in Anaheim CA at 6:30 p.m. This high-energy evening includes live music, awards and speeches, celebrity appearances, a fabulous silent auction, amazing gift bags and so much more! Tickets are now on sale, and include dinner and more. This event is open to the public; a NAMM Show badge is not required to attend the She Rocks Awards. A portion of the proceeds from this year’s awards will benefit the NAMM Foundation and Diversify the Stage. Find out more and purchase tickets at sherocksawards.com.

The 2023 She Rocks Awards is sponsored by Sweetwater, PRS Guitars, Positive Grid, Reverb.com, Fishman, D’Addario, Shure, Berklee Online, M.A.C Cosmetics, NAMM, 108 Rock Star Guitars, Sennheiser,  Earthquaker Devices, WRiiG, dw Drums, KORG, Cuccio, Hit Like a Girl, Guitar Girl Magazine, Music Connection, AXS TV and more. For information regarding She Rocks Awards sponsorship opportunities, please contact info@thewimn.com.More 2023 She Rocks Awards honorees will be announced soon. Learn more about the She Rocks Awards and get tickets at sherocksawards.com.

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Nominations now open for the 2023 She Rocks Awards

Iconic event honoring women in the music industry now set for April 13, 2023 in Anaheim, CA

The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) announces that nominations are now open for its 11th annual She Rocks Awards ceremony honoring women in the music industry, which will take place on April 13, 2023.

The She Rocks Awards honors trailblazing women from all areas of the industry– from educators, to label execs, manufacturers, non-profits, media, performers, engineers, and more. Past honorees include Lzzy Hale, Amy Lee, Nancy Wilson, The Go-Go’s, Melissa Etheridge, Gloria Gaynor, Tal Wilkenfeld, Nita Strauss, Pat Benatar, The Bangles, The B-52s, Colbie Caillat, Linda Perry, Suzi Quatro, Sheila E., Chaka Khan, Ronnie Spector, Lita Ford, Esperanza Spalding, Shirley Manson and many others. A complete list of previous honorees is here.

“It is more important than ever to amplify women’s voices and inspire the music industry community to champion diversity. The 2023 She Rocks Awards is a true celebration of outstanding women’s accomplishments,” shares Laura B. Whitmore, founder of the Women’s International Music Network.

All are encouraged to nominate women who stand out in the music industry. The deadline to submit nominations is December 31, 2022. Nominations can be submitted at www.thewimn.com/nominations.

Each year, the She Rocks Awards attracts music icons, artists, industry professionals, fans and media for a one-of-a-kind event that shines the spotlight on women who stand out in the industry, and offers a high energy evening of performances, networking opportunities, giveaways, a silent auction and more.

The 2023 She Rocks Awards is supported by these outstanding companies: PRS Guitars, Sweetwater, dw Drums, Berklee Online, Positive Grid, and many more.

To learn more about the She Rocks Awards, visit sherocksawards.com.

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Meredith Brooks, MILCK and More to Join Honorees Dionne Warwick, Carmen Vandenberg and Yvette Young to be Honored at the 10th Annual She Rocks Awards

The 2022 Awards co-hosted by Lzzy Hale (Halestorm) and Katie Daryl (AXS TV host)

Virtual Red Carpet Event hosted by Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment/SiriusXM)

VIP Tickets Packages On Sale Now, HERE

Los Angeles, CA, April 21, 2022 – The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) is proud to announce honorees Meredith Brooks, MILCK, EveAnna Manley, Sherri Chung, Leslie Gaston-Bird, Lyndsey Parker, Julie Robbins and Kerry Fiero, for its 10th annual She Rocks Awards celebrating and honoring female artists, industry executives and media personalities throughout the music landscape.

They are joining these recently announced distinguished honorees for the 2022 She Rocks Awards: Iconic singer, actress, television host and former UN Goodwill Ambassador Dionne Warwick, GRAMMY®-nominated guitarist and BONES UK co-founder Carmen Vandenberg, and multi-instrumentalist Yvette Young, the front-woman for the math rock band Covet. 

The 10th Annual She Rocks Awards ceremony will take place at 6:30 pm PT on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at a new location – The Ranch in Anaheim, California, and will be streamed live. The event will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual components, to adjust to the current times and worldwide fanbase that was created during last year’s all-virtual event.

This high-energy evening will include live music performances, awards and speeches, celebrity appearances, a fabulous online silent auction, and much more. A VIP gift box  is also available — the ultimate She Rocks experience for those viewing the livestream from home. All packages and tickets are available for pre-order now.

The 2022 She Rocks Awards recipients include:

• Dionne Warwick – Six-time GRAMMY® and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, multi-platinum iconic singer, actress, television host, former UN Goodwill Ambassador and interior designer with her own WG Design Lab
• Meredith Brooks –  singer-songwriter and guitarist celebrating the 25th anniversary of her single ”Bitch”
• Carmen Vandenberg – lead guitarist and one half of the GRAMMY®-nominated rock duo BONES UK
• MILCK – singer/songwriter, leading advocate for women’s rights and celebrated role model within the music industry
• Yvette Young – guitarist and front-woman for the math rock band Covet
• EveAnna Manley – president, Manley Laboratories aka “The Tube Chick”
• Sherri Chung – Award-winning film and TV composer and ​​Governor of the Music Branch of the Television Academy
• Leslie Gaston-Bird – mixer, sound editor, author and a champion of diversity in the audio industry
• Lyndsey Parker – Yahoo Entertainment Music Editor, SiriusXM host and author
• Kerry Fiero – Founder of the Girl Power! Women Working in the Music Industry Conference
• Julie Robbins – CEO of effects pedal manufacturer Earthquaker Devices

Hosted by PRS Guitars, this year’s opening performer will be Canada’s own Platinum Award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist Tenille Arts, who was recently nominated for an Academy of Country Music Award for New Female Artist of the Year as well as a Juno Award for Country Album of the Year for her album, Girl to Girl.

Meredith Brooks, who will also perform at the event, is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of her ground-breaking smash hit “Bitch,” originally released in March 1997 from her multi-platinum album Blurring the Edges. The song rose up the charts each week before eventually reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, in addition to Brooks receiving nominations for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance and Best Rock Song at the 40th Annual GRAMMY® Awards that year.

Brooks shares, “I am excited to be a part of the She Rocks Awards especially on their 10th anniversary, and am honored to be receiving the Trailblazer Award. I look forward to performing and sharing the night with the other talented female nominees. I know it will be a great celebration!”

The landmark 10-Year Anniversary event is co-hosted by former She Rocks Awards honoree Lzzy Hale, world-renowned frontwoman of the GRAMMY®-winning rock band Halestorm and host of the AXS TV original series A Year In Music, joining fellow AXS TV host Katie Daryl, the acclaimed executive producer of highly-rated AXS Network and digital series The Top Ten Revealed and At Home and Social. In fact, Daryl sits down with Meredith Brooks today, April 21, to discuss her career and the upcoming She Rocks Awards, and recently chatted with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee Dionne Warwick about her career and the Awards as well. Additionally, Yahoo Entertainment/SiriusXM’s Lyndsey Parker will be hosting the virtual red carpet.

The She Rocks Awards pays tribute to women who display leadership and stand out within the music industry, and has become a standard at the NAMM Show. Previous award recipients include: Melissa Etheridge, Pat Benatar, Gloria Gaynor, The B-52s, Suzi Quatro, Colbie Caillat, Sheila E, Chaka Khan, Ronnie Spector, Orianthi, Lisa Loeb, The Bangles, the Go-Go’s, Cherie Currie of the Runaways, Cindy Blackman Santana, Margaret Cho, Amy Lee, Linda Perry and many more, plus a collection of role models from all walks of the music and audio industries. 

The 2022 She Rocks Awards is sponsored by Positive Grid, Sweetwater, PRS Guitars, Reverb.com, Shure, Roland, Martin Guitar, Audacy, Berklee College of Music, Blackstar, D’Addario, D’Angelico, dw Drums, Fishman, Gator Cases, Gibson, iZotope, 108 Rock Star Guitars, KMC, Korg, Levy’s, MAC Cosmetics, Manley Labs, NAMM, Pigtronix, Soundgirls, Supro, Taylor, Tech 21,The Music People, WRiiG, Zildjian, AXS TV, Parade, Future Publishing, Guitar World, Musicradar and Guitar Girl Magazine. For information regarding She Rocks Awards sponsorship opportunities, please contact info@thewimn.com.

Learn more about the She Rocks Awards, purchase tickets, and find out how to watch the livestream the evening of the awards at sherocksawards.com.

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Dionne Warwick, Carmen Vandenberg and Yvette Young Among Those to be Honored at the 10th Annual She Rocks Awards

The 2022 Awards co-hosted by Lzzy Hale (Halestorm) and Katie Daryl (AXS TV host)

Virtual Red Carpet Event hosted by Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Entertainment/SiriusXM)

VIP Tickets Packages On Sale Now, HERE

Los Angeles, CA, March 17, 2022 – To celebrate International Women’s Month, the Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) is proud to announce three of the distinguished honorees for the 2022 She Rocks Awards. Iconic singer, actress, television host and former UN Goodwill Ambassador, Dionne Warwick will be joined by the GRAMMY®-nominated guitarist and BONES UK co-founder Carmen Vandenberg, and multi-instrumentalist Yvette Young, the front-woman for the math rock band, Covet. The She Rocks Awards are celebrating their 10th year honoring female artists, record industry executives and media personalities throughout the music landscape.

The ceremony itself will continue to pay tribute to women in the music industry with the 10th Annual She Rocks Awards, taking place at 6:30 pm PT on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at a new location – The Ranch in Anaheim, CA and will be streamed live. The event is set to feature a stellar array of soon-to-be announced fellow honorees in what will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual components, to adjust to the current times and worldwide fanbase that was created during last year’s all-virtual event.

This high-energy evening will include live music performances, awards and speeches, celebrity appearances, a fabulous online silent auction, and much more. A VIP gift box is also available, the ultimate She Rocks experience for those viewing the live stream from home. All packages and tickets are available for purchase now.

The 2022 She Rocks Awards recipients include:

• Dionne Warwick – Six-time GRAMMY® and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, multi-platinum iconic singer, actress, television host, former UN Goodwill Ambassador and interior designer with her own WG Design Lab
• Carmen Vandenberg – lead guitarist and one half of the GRAMMY®-nominated rock duo, BONES UK, sponsored by Blackstar
• Yvette Young – guitarist and front-woman for the math rock band Covet, sponsored by Sweetwater
  

Additional honorees and featured guests will be announced soon.

Hosted by PRS Guitars, this year’s opening performer will be Canada’s own Platinum Award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist, Tenille Arts, who was recently nominated for an Academy of Country Music Award for New Female Artist of the Year as well as a Juno Award for Country Album of the Year for her album, Girl to Girl.

The landmark 10-Year Anniversary event is co-hosted by former She Rocks Awards honoree Lzzy Hale, world-renowned frontwoman of the GRAMMY®-winning rock band Halestorm and host of the AXS TV original series A Year In Music joining fellow AXS host Katie Daryl, the acclaimed executive producer of highly-rated AXS Network and digital series The Top Ten Revealed and At Home and Social.  In fact, Daryl sits down with Dionne Warwick today, March 17, to discuss the trailblazer’s legendary career and her upcoming She Rocks Awards. Additionally, Yahoo Entertainment/SiriusXM’s Lyndsey Parker will be hosting the virtual red carpet.

“She Rocks has some truly iconic recipients this year, including Dionne Warwick, who I recently had the pleasure of interviewing,” Katie Daryl added. “I am so proud to be a part of this special event alongside my fellow AXS TV star Lzzy Hale, and cannot wait to celebrate 10 years of She Rocks and all of the influential women who make the music industry continually move forward and innovate.”

Lzzy Hale said, “I’m so honored that the She Rocks Awards have asked me yet again to host the show, along with Katie Daryl, from another adventure of mine, my AXS TV family.  I look forward to celebrating the power of women in the music business and the communion of the sistership we share.”

She Rocks Awards founder Laura B. Whitmore comments, “It’s been my pleasure to honor amazing women in music and audio for 10 years! This year’s show will inspire and energize all, both in person and via our livestream. I’m thrilled to kick things off with our announcement of these iconic performers. They are true groundbreakers!”

The She Rocks Awards pays tribute to women who display leadership and stand out within the music industry, and has become a standard at the NAMM Show. Previous award recipients include: Melissa Etheridge, Pat Benatar, Gloria Gaynor, The B-52s, Suzi Quatro, Colbie Caillat, Sheila E, Chaka Khan, Ronnie Spector, Orianthi, Lisa Loeb, The Bangles, the Go-Go’s, Cherie Currie of the Runaways, Cindy Blackman Santana, Margaret Cho, Amy Lee and many more, plus a collection of role models from all walks of the music and audio industries.

The 2022 She Rocks Awards is sponsored by Positive Grid, Sweetwater, PRS Guitars, Reverb.com, Shure, Roland, Berklee College of Music, Blackstar, D’Addario, D’Angelico, dw Drums, Fishman, Gator Cases, Gibson, iZotope, 108 Rock Star Guitars, Korg, Levy’s, MAC Cosmetics, NAMM, Soundgirls, Taylor, Tech 21, WRiiG, Zildjian, AXS TV, Parade, Future Publishing, Guitar World, Musicradar and Guitar Girl Magazine. For information regarding She Rocks Awards sponsorship opportunities, please contact info@thewimn.com.

Learn more about the She Rocks Awards, purchase tickets and find out how to watch the live stream the evening of the Awards, at sherocksawards.com. Watch Katie Daryl’s insightful sitdown with 2022 Honoree Dionne Warwick HERE.

Watch our 2021 Virtual Press Conference!

Our founder, Laura B. Whitmore, sat down with Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Cherie Currie, Margaret Cho, Cindy Blackman Santana, Jane Wiedlin & Kathy Valentine (of the Go-Go’s) for a fabulous Q&A session. Check it out here and be inspired!