A seasoned singer/songwriter, Jess Lamb has been performing around Cincinnati, NY and LA for 12 years, Jess is currently writing, producing and recording at Harrison Skydeck in, Cincinnati with Hungry Lucy's Warren Harrison. Catch Jess Lamb and The Factory on tour this year. - American Idol Season XIV Alumnus (2015) - Cincinnati Entertainment Awards Artist of the Year, 2016 TESTIMONIALS: "Marvelous musicianship coupled with powerful feminine vocals soaring with such soul they would make the late Janis Joplin either weep with joy, or cry in envy.​" ~Cincy Vibe​ "You're really...the definition of creativity..." ~Harry Connick Jr. "You have a real point of view. You're an artist, that's plain to see..." ~Jennifer Lopez "If I was sitting at a club...and you started singing, I would stop, and you would hold my attention until you finished." ~Keith Urban​ "Lamb is an indie artist to the core; she writes and records with many different projects beyond her solo work... Since Jess Lamb's time on American Idol, she has been busy getting her name and brand out in the public eye. She has played constantly at venues old and new, teamed up with other local musicians for projects and made many TV and radio appearances around Cincinnati... Lamb's Idol performances showed America what many Cincinnati music fans already knew - that Lamb's small frame houses a powerful and emotive voice...coupled with her intense and passionate work on the piano..."~Nick Grever "Citybeat"​ "Before the first episode airs on Fox, the Cincinnati singer has already made an impression as a contestant on the show. "American Idol" released a promotional video showing Lamb earning unanimous approval from judges (Harry) Connick, Jennifer Lopez, and Keith Urban, with the trio sending her to Hollywod for the next round of auditions. The snippet also shows Connick joining Lamb at a piano for an impromptu duet." ~Chris Varias "Cincinnati Enquirer"​ "She settled behind the keys and delivered a wonderfully original version of "Ain't No Sunshine" that had all three judges raving. Harry Connick Jr. seemed most impressed, calling Jess "the definition of creativity. You have a great look about you. You have presence. A very, very interesting talent." ~Mark Franklin "Idol Chatter"​