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The WiMN Announces 2015 She Rocks Award Recipients

She-rocks-2015-1024x1024Last week the Women’s International Music Network (The WiMN) announced the recipients of the 2015 She Rocks Award. They will gather at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel on January 23, 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm for the third annual She Rocks Awards where outstanding women will be recognized for their exemplary roles in today’s music industry.

Co-hosted by platinum-selling guitarist and solos artist Orianthi and The WiMN Founder, Laura B. Whitmore, the following eight women will be honored:

  • Mindi Abair – Chart-topping, Grammy award-nominated saxophone player and singer/songwriter.
  • The Bangles’ guitarists Susanna Hoffs and Vicki Peterson and drummer Debbi Peterson – Iconic, platinum-selling all-female pop band.
  • Gayle Beacock – Co-owner of Beacock Music and recipient of NAMM’s top dealer award for 2014.
  • Debbie Cavalier – Berklee College of Music Vice President for Online Learning and Continuing Education/CEO of Berkleemusic, author and Grammy award-winning children’s artist.
  • Amani Duncan – Vice President of Brand Marketing for C.F. Martin & Co.
  • Katie Kailus – Editor of Music Inc. and Upbeat Daily magazines.
  • Paula Salvatore – Vice President and Studio Manager of Capitol Studios for Universal Music.
  • Craigie Zildjian – CEO of the Avedis Zildjian Company.

No expense will be spared by The WiMN when honoring their 2015 She Rocks Award recipients – there will be food and beverages available for all attendees as well as featured performances, giveaways, and a silent auction taking place throughout the evening.

    The WiMN founder Laura B. Whitmore comments, “This year we are moving the She Rocks Awards to an     evening event and really going all out to celebrate the achievements of these talented and inspiring     women. There will be an opportunity to network, some great performances, plus some surprise moments     as well!”

SRA2015_300x2501Celebrating women in the industry for the third consecutive year, The WiMN She Rocks Awards has become a standard at the NANM show. Bringing industry leaders, media, artists, fans, and music icons together under one roof, the opportunities for professional networking are infinite. A NANM badge is not required to attend, but tickets will need to be purchased well in advance as the past two years have been a full sellout.

The She Rocks Awards will take place on January 23, 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm in the Pacific Ballroom at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel. Tickets are on sale now and available for purchase here.

To find out more about the She Rocks Award visit www.SheRocksAward.com

 

 

 

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