Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 37, we would like to feature once again The She Rocks Awards. We are pleased to announce that Nita Strauss, acclaimed guitarist currently on tour with Alice Cooper to grace She Rocks Awards stage as co-host.
The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) is thrilled to announce that Nita Strauss will co-host the 2016 She Rocks Awards. Honoring women who stand out as role models in the music industry, the She Rocks Awards will take place Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, in Anaheim, Calif., during the Winter NAMM Show.
“I’m so excited to be a part of the She Rocks Awards this year, and join Laura Whitmore and the WiMN to honor some of the incredible women in all the different aspects of our industry,” said Strauss.
Hosting duties will be shared between Strauss and WiMN Founder Laura B. Whitmore. “Nita Strauss has serious chops and is a role model for guitarists everywhere. When I asked her to join us for the She Rocks Awards, she didn’t hesitate. It will be a pleasure to share the podium with her!,” said Whitmore.
Strauss has become a force to be reckoned with in the music world, dazzling audiences across the U.S., U.K., Europe, South America, Asia, Australia and Africa, and sharing the stage with a diverse range of artists including legendary R&B star Jermaine Jackson, early MTV darlings Femme Fatale, video game supergroup Critical Hit, and popular tribute band The Iron Maidens.
In 2014 Strauss became the official in-house guitarist for the LA KISS, the arena football team owned by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS. She is currently playing guitar for Alice Cooper on the Mötley Crüe “All Bad Things Must End” Farewell tour.
This is the fourth annual Awards show celebrating women in the music industry. The She Rocks Awards pays tribute to women who display leadership and stand out within the music industry. Previous award recipients include female industry leaders Sheila E, Colbie Caillat, Orianthi, The Bangles, Dinah Gretsch, Janie L. Hendrix, Mary Peavey and more.
2016 SHE ROCKS AWARDS
at the NAMM Show
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Anaheim Hilton Hotel, Anaheim, CA
Tickets for the Awards show are available and can be purchased by heading over to: BUY TICKETS. The show has sold out every year so make sure to pick up your tickets early!
This year we’ll be honoring a wide variety of amazing women in the industry includingJennifer Batten, Amy Heidemann of Karmin, Leslie Ann Jones of Skywalker Sound,Mindy Abovitz of Tom Tom Magazine, Mona Tavakoli & Becky Gebhardt of the Rock Camp For Girls L.A. and Raining Jane, Chalise Zolezzi of Taylor Guitars, Cathy Carter Duncan of Seymour Duncan, Crystal Morris of Gator Cases, Pamela Cole & Leigh Maples of Fanny’s Music, Mary Luehrsen of NAMM/the NAMM Foundation, and Sujata Murthy of Universal Music Enterprises.
With featured performances, hors d’oeuvres and beverages, giveaways, a silent auction, networking opportunities and more, the She Rocks Awards brings together industry professionals, music icons, artists, fans and media for a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates women in music. Yes, men are always welcome too!
2016 Sponsors of The She Rocks Awards are:
NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership
For more details on NAMM 2016, visit their website at https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016
Stay tuned as we countdown to NAMM 2016!
Location & Hours
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
| Thursday, January 21 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Friday, January 22 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Saturday, January 23 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Sunday, January 24 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. |
*Hall E and Levels 2 & 3 open at 9:30 a.m.
Stay tuned as we countdown to NAMM 2016!
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