Acclaimed Performer and Recording Academy Member Earns Recognition at the 2026 Josie Music Awards…
Quinn Lemley, one of the most celebrated tribute performers working today, has been nominated for Tribute Artist of the Year at the 12th Annual Josie Music Awards. The ceremony will take place on September 20, 2026, at the legendary Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.
Lemley’s nomination recognizes her acclaimed portrayal of Hollywood icon Rita Hayworth in the hit touring show Rita Hayworth: The Heat Is On! — a show that has captivated audiences at performing arts centers and casinos across North America. The New York Post has raved that “You don’t even have to squint your eyes to see Rita’s in the room,” while The New York Times has called Lemley “dazzling… with one show-stopping number after another.”
The nomination comes on the heels of a banner year for the performer. In 2025, Lemley was named Best Female Vocalist (NYC) at the Broadway World Awards and was inducted as a voting member of the Recording Academy, making her eligible for Grammy® Award consideration. Her latest release, Rita Hayworth Revealed — a lush, 11-piece orchestra recording reimagining the songs that defined Hayworth’s film career — is now available worldwide.
In addition to her Rita Hayworth work, Lemley fronts the touring production Burlesque to Broadway, performs internationally with her jazz quintet, and serves as the iconic face of The Half Note jazz club in Athens, Greece. As a director and producer, she has also helmed critically acclaimed productions including Rebel Rebel: The Many Lives of David Bowie and Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Wall.
The Josie Music Awards, recognized as the largest independent music awards show globally, will also honor Tony Orlando with its Icon Award at this year’s ceremony.
The official website for Quinn Lemley may be found at https://www.quinnlemley.com
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