The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) has booked guitarist Nita Strauss to co-host the 2016 She Rocks Awards.
The US awards honour women who stand out as role models in the music industry, and take place on the Friday of NAMM, 22nd January.
“I’m so excited to be a part of the She Rocks Awards this year, and join Laura Whitmore and the WiMN to honor some of the incredible women in all the different aspects of our industry,” said Strauss.
Hosting duties will be shared between Strauss and WiMN Founder Laura B. Whitmore. “Nita Strauss has serious chops and is a role model for guitarists everywhere. When I asked her to join us for the She Rocks Awards, she didn’t hesitate. It will be a pleasure to share the podium with her!,” said Whitmore.
Strauss has played with a diverse range of artists including Jermaine Jackson, Femme Fatale, Critical Hit, and popular tribute band The Iron Maidens.
In 2014 she became the official in-house guitarist for the LA Kiss, the arena football team owned by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of Kiss. She is currently playing guitar for Alice Cooper on the Mötley Crüe All Bad Things Must End farewell tour.
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