Laura B. Whitmore
Laura B. Whitmore is a music industry marketing veteran, music journalist and editor, writing for Parade.com, Guitar World, and others. She has interviewed hundreds of musicians and hosts the She Rocks Podcast. As the founder of the Women’s International Music Network, she advocates for women in the music industry and produces the annual She Rocks Awards. She is the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Positive Grid, making the world safe for guitar exploration everywhere! A guitarist and singer/songwriter, Laura is currently co-writing an album of pop songs that empower and energize girls.
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The country hitmaker shaped her entire guitar style around her trademark talons

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Pick up a six-string and maybe even a box of tissues: these epic, heartstring-pulling numbers are surprisingly simple to play

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The UK guitarist reveals how simplicity is the key to her gritty blues tone

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Open-mic events are full of kindred spirits. Show up early, stay late, chat and ask questions. Who knows — you might meet your next collaborator!

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"Nothing was stiff or over-thought, and I think we needed that."

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Bonnie Raitt dishes it out in this fierce performance.

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Yes, they're killer guitar players. Yes, they're all women. Check out these fantastic moments in guitar history...

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If there's anyone who can shred on acoustic guitar with jaw-dropping effect, it's Tommy Emmanuel.

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Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist ZZ Ward digs deep for her latest offering,The Storm.

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Today we’re excited to share the video for “Behind The Sun” by Fastball from the album, Step Into Light.

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Here's aheart-baring, soulful song of persistance persistencefrom this singer and songwriter's powerful new album, Tug of War.

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A brand new down and dirty track from her upcoming roots-focused release,Chills & Fever, out March 17, 2017

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There have been a ton of articles and posts published lately about the dire straits of the music industry. And most of them have several good points.

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From the first strains of “Memphis Train,” the opening track of her new album, Memphis Rock and Soul, Melissa Etheridge sounds right at home.

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