Orianthi Panagaris (born 22 January 1985), known professionally as
Orianthi, is an
Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist. She has played with
Michael Jackson as part of his ill-fated
This Is It concert series, and in
Alice Cooper's touring band. Her 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. In 2009, Orianthi was named one of the 12 Greatest Female Electric Guitarists by
Elle magazine. She also won the award as "Breakthrough Guitarist of the Year" 2010 by Guitar International magazine.