BIO
About Jacob Flores
A fixture in Arkansas' live music scene, Jacob Flores is an award-winning one-man band and former American Idol contestant known for his innovative live looping, energetic performances, and one-of-a-kind blend of American and Latin-American musical styles. t known for his innovative live looping, energetic performances, and one-of-a-kind blend of American and Latin-American musical styles.
"I've got to say that I've never heard another artist from Arkansas that sounds quite like Jacob Flores... the word that came to mind in describing his music is it's just... sexy."
— Arkansas Roots, KASU 91.9 FM
Career Highlights
Jacob first entered the spotlight at Henderson State University, where he won the campus competition Henderson Idol in 2013. This marked the beginning of a career that quickly accelerated, landing him in early rounds of NBC’s The Voice and Season 14 of Fox’s American Idol.
Since then, Jacob has:
Shared stages with international Latin artists like La Sonora Dinamita, Los Traileros del Norte, and Banda Carnaval
Performed at prestigious events including the 381st National Guard Birthday Gala in Washington, D.C.
Released two studio albums, with a third in development
Awards & Media Recognition
Sentinel-Record Reader’s Choice “Best Local Performer” (2019–2025) — 7 consecutive years
AY Magazine’s “Best of Arkansas Local Musicians” (2024–2025)
AY Magazine’s “Men of Distinction” (2023)
AY Magazine’s “Face of Hot Springs Entertainment” (2024)
Finalist – Little Rock Chamber Minority Young Professional of the Year (2022)
Nominee – Sentinel-Record’s “Millennials Making a Difference” (2023)
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Jacob has also been featured in numerous publications and media outlets:
Articles & Magazine Features
501 Life Magazine – A Music Man and the Max
AY Magazine – Jacob Flores: Singular Sound
AY Magazine – Getting to Know You: Jacob Flores (2024)
AY Magazine – Sound of Hot Springs
Little Rock Chamber of Commerce Awards – 40th Anniversary Minority Business Awards Luncheon
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette – Feature Article
Sentinel-Record Newspaper Features
Mariachi Unveils First Studio Album (2015)
HS Underground: Jacob Flores (2023)
Five Nominees Named to Serve on Chamber’s 25 Board (2024)
HSPSEF Awards 1st Grants (2019)
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Features Flores (2014)
Early Feature via PressReader (2013)
Podcast & Video Features
Hot Springs Underground Podcast – Guest Feature (YouTube)
RAAD Feature – Music Spotlight (YouTube)
Discography
No Borders (2015) – Blue Rock Artist Ranch & Recording Studio
Cupid (2021) – Sound Emporium Studios, Nashville, TN
Untitled Third Album – In production
Where to See Him
You can catch Jacob performing weekly at venues across Arkansas. He is also a recurring guest on THV11’s "The Vine Morning Show", featured in the popular “Flores Friday” segment each month.
Booking & Contact
Jacob is available for: Weddings, Private Parties, Corporate Events, Festivals, Fine Dining & Lounge Performances and more!
📩 To book Jacob or request media, visit:
👉 www.jacobfloresmusic.com/contact