Rock Icons Set to Host 2026 She Rocks Awards

November 24, 2025

Vicki Peterson & Mixi Demner Set to Co-Host the 2026 She Rocks Awards

Star-Powered Lineup Celebrates the Women Shaping the Future of Music at NAMM

The Women’s International Music Network (WiMN) has officially revealed the hosts and honorees for the 14th Annual She Rocks Awards, returning to the Anaheim Hilton on Friday, January 23, 2026, during the NAMM Show. Tickets are already live at SheRocksAwards.com, and this year’s ceremony is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic yet.

Two Rock Powerhouses Share the Stage as 2026 Hosts

This year’s co-hosts bring two very different — but equally electric — energies to the mic:

Vicki Peterson

Founding member of the trailblazing band The Bangles, whose hits like “Walk Like an Egyptian” and “Eternal Flame” helped define an era. Peterson has collaborated with icons including Tom Petty and The Go-Go’s, and released Long After The Fire (2024) with husband John Cowsill. A 2015 She Rocks honoree, she returns now to lead the show.

Mixi Demner

Frontwoman of hard-rock favorites Stitched Up Heart, celebrated for her powerhouse vocals and relentless stage presence. Mixi and her band have toured with Godsmack, Halestorm, and more — and with a new album dropping in 2026, her fire is only growing. She received a She Rocks Award in 2024 and now steps into the spotlight as co-host.

A perfect blend of legacy and modern edge.

2026 Honorees: Women Redefining the Music Landscape

This year’s honoree list reads like a master class in talent, influence, and innovation:

Judith Hill – Acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, arranger & multi-instrumentalist with collaborations spanning Stevie Wonder, Spike Lee, Prince, and Michael Jackson.
Rachel Platten – Platinum-selling singer-songwriter behind the global empowerment anthem “Fight Song.”
Sophie Burrell – Guitarist, educator, and online force inspiring a new generation of players worldwide.
Rhonda Smith – World-renowned bassist known for work with Prince, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and her acclaimed solo work.
Kay Hanley – Emmy & Peabody-winning songwriter, Letters to Cleo vocalist, and co-founder of SONA, leading the charge for creators’ rights.
Michelle Lewis – Multi-Emmy & Peabody-winning songwriter and SONA co-founder fighting for fair compensation and industry reform.
Andreea Gleeson – CEO of TuneCore and a global leader for independent artists, driving gender equity through her BE THE CHANGE initiative.
Susan Lipp – Owner/CEO of Full Compass Systems, an industry-leading pro audio and lighting powerhouse.
Lisa Worden – SVP Rock & Alternative for iHeartMedia, Program Director for ALT 98.7, and host of She Is The Voice.
Lisa MacDonald – Director of Vertical Marketing at Yamaha Corporation of America; founding Chair of Women of NAMM.
Heather Dembert Rafter – Renowned attorney in audio/music tech and a fierce advocate for women via SoundGirls and WiMN board service.
Reina Ichihashi – Roland’s Global Product Marketing Manager for Wind Instruments, advancing modern digital wind innovation.

Together, these honorees represent the lifeblood of music’s future — artists, executives, creators, educators, innovators, and visionaries.

A Night of Stories, Music, and Celebration

The 2026 She Rocks Awards will feature live performances, celebrity presenters, and unforgettable moments spotlighting the women driving the industry forward. The event brings together artists, fans, and industry leaders for one of NAMM’s most inspiring nights.

Supported by the Industry’s Biggest Names

The She Rocks Awards is proudly backed by NAMM as 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, Guitar Player, The Hollywood Times, AXS TV, and many more.