Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which led to an appearance on the 1989 Grammy Awards show. For several years, her popularity grew around such memorable originals as "Bring Me Some Water," "No Souvenirs" and "Ain't It Heavy," for which she won a Grammy® in 1992. Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am (1993). The collection featured the massive hits, "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window," a searing song of longing that brought Etheridge her second Grammy® Award for Best Female Rock Performance. In 1995, Etheridge issued her highest charting album, Your Little Secret, which was distinguished by the hit single, "I Want to Come Over." Her astounding success that year led to Etheridge receiving the Songwriter of the Year honor at the ASCAP Pop Awards in 1996.
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WIN celebrates esteemed and deserving individuals who share its vital gender parity mission.
A few previous honorees are: Lauren Bacall, Ann-Margret, Loretta Devine, Regina K. Scully, Mira Sorvino, Debbie Allen, Lily Tomlin, Elizabeth Taylor, Karen Sharpe Kramer, Senator Barbara Boxer, Jane Campion, Cloris Leachman, Maria Bell, JoJo Siwa, Cecilia DeMille Presley and Abigail Disney.