The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) and #SaveAGuitar have announced guitarist and singer/songwriter Brandy Robinson as the winner of the #SaveAGuitar and She Rocks Awards contest.
As the winner, Robinson will have the honor of performing as the opening act for the 5th annual She Rocks Awards on Friday, January 20, 2017, at the NAMM Show in Anaheim CA.
Robinson has released two albums on her indie record label, GuitarMama Records, and has a third album underway. She’s been touring the U.S. for the past 10 years, as both a solo artist and with a full band, showcasing her poetic lyrics, funky guitar riffs and powerful, soulful voice. Learn more about her on her Facebook page or her YouTube channel.
As part of her prize package, Robinson also wins a Breedlove Pursuit Concert acoustic-electric guitar and feature profiles on the WiMN website and the #SaveAGuitar site, plus tickets to the awards and a NAMM show badge.
Ten honorable mentions have also been announced: Kris Angelis, Emily Clibourn, Kate Diaz, Alex English, Natalie Gelman, Xochitl, Bryce Hitchcock, Rorie Kelly, Sabrina Lentini and Shani Rose. Each will receive a feature on the #SaveAGuitar site and socials, a feature on the WiMN socials and a Breedlove t-shirt.
The WiMN Founder, Laura B. Whitmore, commented on the announcement, “We’re thrilled to have awarded our opening act spot to Brandy Robinson this year. She exemplifies what it means to have a love for the guitar, and her original music and performance style demonstrate the qualities we look for when seeking out fresh, unique talent. Congratulations, Brandy!”
The She Rocks Awards show is open to the public. A NAMM show badge is not required to attend. Learn more at sherocksawards.com.