Orianthi

Orianthi
Orianthi performing in 2017
Born
Orianthi Penny Panagaris

(1985-01-22) 22 January 1985 (age 39)
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active1999–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Labels
Websiteorianthi.me

Orianthi Penny Panagaris (born 22 January 1985[citation needed]), known mononymously as Orianthi, is an Australian guitarist, singer and songwriter who rehearsed in 2009 with Michael Jackson in preparation for his This Is It concert series, and performed with Alice Cooper's touring band. Her 2009 debut single "According to You" peaked at No. 3 in Japan, No. 8 in Australia and No. 17 in the US; her second album, Believe, received a worldwide release in late 2009. The same year, she was named one of the "12 Greatest Female Electric Guitarists" by Elle magazine.[3] She also won the "2010 Breakthrough Guitarist of the Year" award hosted by Guitar International magazine.[4]

  1. ^ Orianthi – Believe Album Review, AllMusic
  2. ^ 19 Entertainment. "Orianthi at 19 Entertainment". 19 Entertainment. Retrieved 15 February 2010.
  3. ^ "12 Greatest Female Electric Guitarists". Elle. 21 August 2009. Retrieved 22 October 2011.
  4. ^ "Guitar Awards 2010 : Guitar News". Guitarinternational.com. 10 October 2011. Archived from the original on 9 October 2011. Retrieved 14 October 2011.