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The WiMN’s Front and Center is a weekly column that showcases accomplished women who work in the music and audio industries. We spotlight successful female performers, manufacturers, retailers, educators, managers, publicists, and everyone else in between. Want to be featured? Learn how here

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PRS Guitars Seeks Emerging Talent for 2026 Pulse Artist Program

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Women in Music Introduces "WIM Best Places to Work" Initiative Recognizing Workplace Equity, Innovation, and Inclusion

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Countdown to 2023: Lucky's Top 5

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