Lari Basilio Joins the 2027 She Rocks Awards Honoree Lineup

The guitarist will be honored alongside Joan Osborne and Wendy Parr at the January 30 ceremony during NAMM in Anaheim.

Oct 4, 2026

Guitarist Lari Basilio performing with a purple electric guitar

Credit: Eduardo Orelha (via source)

Lari Basilio has been added to the 2027 She Rocks Awards honoree lineup, joining singer-songwriter Joan Osborne and artist-development strategist Wendy Parr in the latest announcement. Country artist Sacha will open the ceremony, while previously announced honorees Kiki Wong and Melissa Manchester remain on the bill.

The Women’s International Music Network event is scheduled for January 30, 2027 in Anaheim during NAMM. Basilio’s selection recognizes a career that spans instrumental guitar records, high-profile collaborations and work with artists including Joe Satriani, Willow Smith, Avril Lavigne and Doja Cat.

Why it matters

Basilio’s inclusion gives a major guitar voice prominent recognition at an event focused on women’s impact across performance, production and the music business.

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