H.E.R.
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H.E.R. performs national anthem – and solos as Tom Cruise abseils into the stadium – at the Olympics closing ceremony
By Matt Parker published
The Strat-wielding superstar’s performance of the Star Spangled Banner marked the start of the official countdown to LA28

“Can’t spell Usher without H.E.R.”: Armed with a newly-customised Fender signature Stratocaster, H.E.R. performs a scene-stealing guest guitar solo – amid a rollerskating Usher – at Super Bowl LVIII
By Matt Parker published
The guitarist dropped in to offer the six-string centerpiece of this year’s Super Bowl halftime show

“Can’t believe I get to jam with these legends”: H.E.R. trades her signature Fender Strat for a metal-ready Charvel to perform with Foo Fighters on SNL
By Matt Owen published
It's not the first time the Grammy winner has favored a Charvel Dinky over her Fender model – is a six-string switch on the cards?

John Mayer trades solos with H.E.R., covers Grateful Dead with his blues trio, and reunites with the Fender Monterey Stratocaster (again) during jam-packed Crossroads 2023 concert
By Matt Owen published
Mayer brought his rhythm, lead and tonal A-game to the star-studded festival, during which he had an especially busy itinerary

H.E.R. teams up with Fender for striking limited-edition Blue Marlin version of her signature Stratocaster
By Sam Roche published
Limited to 300 units worldwide, the six-string's eye-catching finish is inspired by fishing trips the guitarist took with her father as a child

Watch H.E.R. shred as Belle in ABC's live-action Beauty and the Beast show – and get a closer look at her insane "stained-glass" Fender Stratocaster
By Jackson Maxwell published
Modeled after a '56 Strat, the stunning, one-of-a-kind custom six-string took center stage during H.E.R. and Josh Groban's rendition of the show's title track

How gender equality in the guitar industry has improved – and what more needs to be done
By Sophie McVinnie published
Progress has been made, but as Fender and Reverb explain, steps need to be taken to break down the barriers female and non-binary players face in the guitar world

H.E.R. files lawsuit against record label to secure release from contract
By Sam Roche published
The Grammy-winning guitarist says she's missed out on work due to being an “exclusive employee” of MBK Entertainment longer than is required under California's seven-year rule
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