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Margaret Glaspy Named as 2026 She Rocks Awards Honoree

Acclaimed guitarist and songwriter joins the roster of incredible role models to be honored at the 14th Annual She Rocks Awards.

The Women’s International Music Network (WiMN) is proud to announce that Margaret Glaspy has been named an honoree at the 14th Annual She Rocks Awards, taking place Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Anaheim Hilton during the NAMM Show.

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Known for her raw, guitar-driven sound and fearless emotional honesty, Margaret Glaspy has emerged as one of indie rock’s most compelling voices. Praised by The New York Times, NPR, Pitchfork, MOJO, and more, her songwriting confronts love, grief, doubt, and resilience with clarity and conviction. Originally from Red Bluff, California, she began writing songs at 15 and broke through with her acclaimed debut Emotions and Math. Her latest work, The Golden Heart Protector, continues her evolution as an artist defined by authenticity and creative courage. Glaspy is hosted by Gibson.

The She Rocks Awards honors women who have made a significant impact across the music and audio industries—celebrating artists, executives, innovators, and advocates whose work continues to inspire and empower others. The evening features live performances, special moments, legendary gift bags, and a full dinner.

2026 Co-Hosts

Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) – Founding member of the iconic pop-rock band behind hits including “Walk Like an Egyptian” and “Eternal Flame.”
Alecia “Mixi” Demner (Stitched Up Heart) – Frontwoman known for her powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence.

2026 Honorees 

  • Sophie Burrell – Guitarist, educator, and global digital influencer
  • Andreea Gleeson – CEO of TuneCore; leader in independent music advocacy
  • Margaret Glaspy – Critically acclaimed, guitar-driven indie rock artist
  • Kay Hanley – Emmy and Peabody Award–winning songwriter; SONA, Letters to Cleo
  • Judith Hill – Acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist
  • Reina Ichihashi – Roland global product marketing innovator
  • Susan Lipp – CEO of Full Compass Systems; industry business leader
  • Lisa MacDonald – Yamaha marketing executive; Women of NAMM leader
  • Michelle Lewis – Emmy and Peabody Award–winning songwriter and activist, SONA
  • Rachel Platten – Multi-platinum singer-songwriter (“Fight Song”)
  • Heather Dembert Rafter – Music technology attorney and industry advocate
  • Rhonda Smith – World-renowned bassist; Prince and Jeff Beck collaborator
  • Carnie Wilson – Multi-platinum artist, founding member of Wilson Phillips
  • Lisa Worden – iHeartMedia SVP; influential rock and alternative tastemaker

The She Rocks Awards is proudly supported by NAMM, our presenting sponsor, along with PRS Guitars, Gibson, Positive Grid, Aguilar, Roland, Monster, Freeman, M·A·C Cosmetics, Sennheiser, 108 Rock Star Guitars, Shure, Sweetwater, Martin Guitar, Seymour Duncan, Boss, dw Drums, Venus Guitars, Music Admin, Bloom Records, Rafter Marsh, Casio, Hudson Audio Works, DiGiCo, D’Addario, Music Connection, Guitar World, Guitar Player, The Hollywood Times, and AXS TV.

Tickets for the 2026 She Rocks Awards are on sale now.
To purchase tickets or learn more, visit www.sherocksawards.com.

Left to Right: Carnie Wilson (photo by James Franklin), Margaret Glaspy, Rachel Platten (photo by Nicholas Whitmill), Rhonda Smith, Judith Hill, Sophie Burrell, Kay Hanley (photo by Justine Ungaro), Michelle Lewis, Vicki Peterson (photo by Rebecca Wilson Studios), Mixi Demner, Heather Dembert Rafter, Andreea Gleeson (photo by Marcus Lewis), Lisa Worden, Reina Ichihashi, Susan Lipp, Lisa MacDonald, and Katie Daryl (red carpet host).

 

 

Natalie Morrisonhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2gKUFYPqJRD7GUM9VrKgOn?si=fNIKAKbGSYuGVdUwsDHaLA
With over ten years of experience in the music products industry, Natalie brings projects with purpose to life. Currently, she serves as the Senior Segment Marketing Specialist for Education at the Yamaha Corporation of America by championing, advocating, and connecting music educators in the industry and executing Yamaha's strategic vision around the company's continued support and commitment to music education. Natalie serves as a storyteller through several different mediums, from writing to co-founding, hosting, and producing Women of NAMM's ReVoicing the Future Podcast, created almost five years ago, aims to provide a platform to learn from and celebrate women's voices and career journeys within NAMM's focus areas of music products, non-profit/education and pro-audio industries, with the ultimate goal of helping to build an industry with more equitable gender representation. Additionally, she serves on the NAMM Young Professionals (YP)Board of Directors as the marketing committee chair, helping to lead NAMM YP's marketing strategy and how it supports NAMM's mission and the industry's future leaders. Natalie is also the brand and content manager for the Arts Ed Data Project, a non-profit that utilizes data as a catalyst to increase access and participation in music education across the country. In 2025, Natalie was named one of the inaugural members of Music Inc Magazine's 5 Under 45.
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