News broke on Wednesday that, "The Women’s International Music Network (WiMN) is thrilled to announce that Carnie Wilson has been added as an honoree for the 14th Annual She Rocks Awards, taking place Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Anaheim Hilton during the NAMM Show. Tickets are available now at www.sherocksawards.com."
"A five-time GRAMMY-nominated artist and member of the hugely successful group Wilson Phillips, Carnie Wilson has defined a multi-faceted career spanning nearly four decades. The daughter of Brian Wilson, legendary founding member of The Beach Boys, Carnie has carried forward a powerful musical legacy while forging her own path as a singer, songwriter, television host, author, actress, and mental health advocate."
"In addition to her chart-topping work with Wilson Phillips, Carnie has hosted talk shows, game shows, and cooking programs—including winning Food Network’s “Chopped”—and earned an Emmy nomination for hosting The Newlywed Game. She is also the author of three books, a motivational speaker, and a passionate advocate for mental health, sobriety, and women’s wellness."
"Carnie has spent decades speaking openly about her experiences with addiction, postpartum depression, body image, recovery, and motherhood—work she describes as her 'life’s purpose.' She continues touring with Wilson Phillips and her daughter Lola while building new culinary ventures and serving as a paid spokesperson for Neurocrine Biosciences. Her authenticity, resilience, and commitment to lifting others make her an inspiring addition to this year’s She Rocks honorees."
2026 Co-Hosts
• Vicki Peterson (The Bangles)
• Alecia “Mixi” Demner (Stitched Up Heart)
2026 Honorees
• Carnie Wilson – GRAMMY-nominated singer of Wilson Phillips, author, TV host, mental health advocate, and daughter of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson.
• Judith Hill – Acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist
• Rachel Platten – Platinum-selling singer-songwriter of “Fight Song”
• Sophie Burrell – Guitarist, educator, and digital creator
• Rhonda Smith – World-renowned bassist (Prince, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Kimmel Live)
• Kay Hanley – Emmy- and Peabody-winning songwriter; lead vocalist, Letters to Cleo, co-founder of SONA
• Michelle Lewis – Multi-Emmy- and Peabody-winning songwriter; co-founder of SONA
• Andreea Gleeson – CEO, TuneCore; leader of the BE THE CHANGE initiative
• Susan Lipp – Owner & CEO, Full Compass Systems
• Lisa Worden – SVP Rock & Alternative, iHeartMedia; PD of ALT 98.7 LA; host, She Is The Voice
• Lisa MacDonald – Director of Vertical Marketing, Yamaha Corporation of America
• Heather Dembert Rafter – Attorney and principal counsel, RafterMarsh; industry advocate
• Reina Ichihashi – Global Product Marketing Manager for Wind Instruments, Roland
"The 2026 She Rocks Awards will feature live performances, heartfelt stories, an elegant dinner, and the event’s legendary gift bags. This powerful evening brings together artists, industry leaders, and fans to celebrate the women shaping the future of music."
"The She Rocks Awards is proudly supported byNAMM, our presenting sponsor, along with PRS Guitars, Positive Grid, Roland, Monster, Freeman, M·A·C Cosmetics, Aguilar, Sennheiser, 108 Rock Star Guitars, Shure, Sweetwater, Martin Guitar, Seymour Duncan, Boss, dw, Venus Guitars, Music Admin, Rafter Marsh, Casio, Hudson Audio Works, DiGiCo, D’Addario, Pandion, Sync Song, Music Connection, Guitar World Magazine, Guitar Player Magazine, The Hollywood Times, and AXS TV."
For more information about the She Rocks Awards, to purchase tickets, or to explore sponsorship opportunities, visit www.sherocksawards.com.
Carnie Wilson photo by James Franklin
Left to Right: Carnie Wilson (photo by James Franklin), Judith Hill, Rachel Platten, Rhonda Smith, Sophie Burrell, Kay Hanley, Michelle Lewis, Vicki Peterson, Mixi Demner, Andreea Gleeson (photo by Marcus Lewis), Lisa Worden, Reina Ichihashi, Susan Lipp, Lisa MacDonald, and Heather Dembert Rafter.
