Musical Duo He Knows She Knows Wins International Award
The pair received the International Legacy Award at The Orleans Hotel & Casino this October.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Casino
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Performing duo Stephen Elms and Sharna Bowman received the International Legacy Award this October at The Orleans Hotel & Casino. The pair, known as He Knows She Knows, earned the recognition after winning regional and national titles in the United Kingdom.
Why it matters
The award ceremony highlights a decade of professional partnership for the duo, who also held a series of meetings in Las Vegas that may lead to future local opportunities.
Stephen Elms and Sharna Bowman have performed as a duo for 10 years. They secured the International Legacy Award following prior wins at the Northern Regional Entertainment Awards and the National Entertainment Awards.
The players
Stephen Elms
One half of the musical duo He Knows She Knows who received the International Legacy Award.
Sharna Bowman
One half of the musical duo He Knows She Knows who received the International Legacy Award.
The details
The duo performed at several venues across Las Vegas, including Smelly Cat, Bottled Blonde, and Jason Aldean's, while in town for the event. They earned their spot for the International Entertainment Awards by claiming regional honors in Peterborough and the national prize at the O2 Arena in London. The pair is now exploring potential future collaborations following meetings held during their visit.
Timeline
The duo has performed as He Knows She Knows from 2016 to 2026.
The International Legacy Award was presented in October 2026.
Beyond the Strip
The International Entertainment Awards ceremony at The Orleans Hotel & Casino follows a recurring trend of marquee industry events selecting Las Vegas to honor international talent. The recognition serves to bolster the global standing of performers who have successfully navigated competitive regional and national award circuits.
Local residents who visited Smelly Cat, Bottled Blonde, or Jason Aldean's recently may have caught the duo's performances during their trip. The visit also included professional meetings that could result in new entertainment bookings in the valley.
The takeaway
The duo plans to build upon the momentum gained from their recent international award win. Residents should watch for potential future performances as the pair pursues the new opportunities discussed during their recent stay.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sunderland Echo - Sunderland Local news, sport and entertainment covering Wearside - www.sunderlandecho.com.
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