Acclaimed singer and entertainer Quinn Lemley has been nominated for Vocalist of the Year (Jazz/Blues) at the 11th Annual Josie Music Awards, the premier independent music awards event in the country.
A dynamic and multifaceted performer, Lemley is celebrated for her electrifying stage presence and powerful vocal artistry. She is best known for her critically lauded productions Burlesque to Broadway and Rita Hayworth: The Heat Is On!, which have toured major performing arts centers and casinos across North America. Internationally, she is recognized as the iconic face of the legendary Half Note Jazz Club in Athens, Greece.
An alumna of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Lemley’s wide-ranging career spans music, theater, and television. She has made notable appearances on Good Morning America, Oprah, and was a finalist on ABC’s Shark Tank. Her credits also include Barking Sharks, Sirens of the Silver Screen, and The Greatest Ears in Town – The Arif Mardin Story, where she appeared alongside Bette Midler and Norah Jones.
Beyond the stage, Lemley hosts Secrets of the Stage, a talk show exploring the creative process, and Up Close & Personal, a virtual concert series. Her contributions to the performing arts have earned her numerous honors including a Bistro Award, two MAC Award nominations, and the title of Best Vocalist at the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards.
Lemley’s discography features an array of albums, including Sirens, Burlesque to Broadway, Dance or Die, The Heat Is On!, and her most recent release Swinging Hot Tomato, all available on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
The 11th Annual Josie Music Awards will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the iconic Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee. Known for celebrating excellence across all genres of independent music, the awards honor vocalists, performers, songwriters, industry professionals, and more. Winners are selected by a panel of judges composed of respected musicians and industry leaders.
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