Photo: L to R: Samantha Fish (photo Doug Hardesty), Christina Perri, Nurit Siegel-Smith, LaTrice Burnette, Theresa Hoffman.
Samantha Fish, Christina Perri, and more to be honored at 2025 She Rocks Awards Sponsored by NAMM
The Women’s International Music Network (WiMN) is proud to announce additional honorees for the 13th Annual She Rocks Awards. Taking place on January 25, 2025, at the Hilton Anaheim Pacific Ballroom during the NAMM Show, with NAMM as the presenting sponsor, this star-studded event will celebrate the achievements of women in music and audio, co-hosted by Jennifer Batten and Lindsey Stirling. Tickets are on sale now HERE.
Introducing Our Latest Honorees:
Samantha Fish – GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and songwriter known for her unique blend of blues, rock, and soul. Fish’s recent successes include performing at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads LA Festival, gracing the cover of Guitar World with Slash, and touring with both Slash and The Rolling Stones. Her latest album, Death Wish Blues, topped the Billboard Blues Chart.
Christina Perri – Multi-platinum singer-songwriter is celebrated for her hits like “Jar of Hearts” and the timeless “A Thousand Years,” which has surpassed 2 billion views on YouTube. Perri’s acclaimed work includes multiple albums, children’s music projects, and her recent children’s book adaptation of “A Thousand Years,” set for release in April 2025.
Nurit Siegel Smith – Executive Director of Music Forward Foundation, a charitable partner of Live Nation Entertainment, dedicated to fostering a more inclusive music industry.
LaTrice Burnette – a trailblazing music executive and current EVP of Music/Head of Label at UnitedMasters. With key roles at Roc-A-Fella, Atlantic, Epic, Island, and Def Jam, she has shaped the success of artists like Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Future, while championing diversity and mentoring future music leaders.
Theresa Hoffman – Director of Custom Shop Sales at C.F. Martin Guitar & Co., she brings her extensive experience in sales, engineering, and leadership to drive growth and innovation. Known for her professionalism and dedication, Theresa holds two patents and has led significant projects in custom machinery development and international sales.
These remarkable women join an inspiring group of previously announced honorees who have made a significant impact on the music industry:
Paula Cole – GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter known for “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” and “I Don’t Want to Wait.” Her latest album Lo is her first collection of original songs in nearly a decade.
Amanda Palmer – A pioneering performance artist and musician, Palmer gained fame with The Dresden Dolls. Palmer’s solo career includes the fan-funded Theatre Is Evil, which debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 and remains the top-funded music project on Kickstarter.
AIJIA – Artist, songwriter, and vocal producer who has worked with Selena Gomez and Anderson .Paak and is an advocate for women’s equality.
Katie Daryl – Rock journalist and former Vice President of Programming at AXS TV, known for developing shows like The Top Ten Revealed and Sounds Delicious.
Christine Schyvinck – Chairman, President, and CEO of Shure Inc., leading the company to global growth and celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Opening the night will be Shantaia, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter named the 2023 SCMA Female Artist of the Year. Shantaia has toured with The Washboard Union and opened for artists like Kane Brown and Chris Lane, with millions of streams for her singles such as “Had a Good Weekend” and “Broke to Brand New.” Her performance is sponsored by PRS Guitars.
The She Rocks Awards is proudly supported by our incredible sponsors, including our presenting sponsor NAMM, along with PRS Guitars, Monster Energy, Positive Grid, Shure, M.A.C Cosmetics, Fishman, Berklee Online, Sennheiser, Ernie Ball, Exploration.io, D’Angelico, Taylor Guitars, Reverb, 108 Rock Star Guitars, Venus Guitars, Ableton, Sweetwater, Rafter Marsh, Hudson Audio Works, The Hollywood Times, Guitar Girl Magazine, Music Connection, Guitar World, Guitar Player, MusicRadar, and AXS TV.
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, celebrity appearances, speeches, a silent auction, and dinner for attendees.
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 HERE
Photo: L to R: Samantha Fish (photo Daniel Hardesty, Christina Perri, Amanda Palmer (photo vhoycreative), Paula Cole (photo Ebru Yildiz), , AIJIA (photo Eli Chavez), LaTrice Burnette, Nurit Siegel-Smith, Katie Daryl (photo Steward Volland), Christine Schyvinck, Theresa Hoffman, Jennifer Batten (photo Dorothy), Lindsey Stirling (photo Heather Koepp), Shantaia
About The Women’s International Music Network (WiMN)
Founded in 2012, the Women’s International Music Network unites women working in all facets of the music and audio industries. With theWiMN.com as its hub, the WiMN provides a community for women within the industry while enriching their careers and musical experiences through networking and sharing. Founded by music industry veteran Laura B. Whitmore, the Women’s International Music Network produces and hosts events such as, the WiMN She Rocks Showcase series, the She Rocks Awards, and a variety of workshops and panels throughout the year.
Stellar lineup to recognize! Samantha Fish photo is by Curtis Knapp.