Jessica Sanchez
Jessica Sanchez
Jessica Elizabeth Sanchezis an American singer and songwriter originally from Chula Vista, California. She was the runner-up on the eleventh season of the reality show American Idol. Prior to appearing on American Idol, Sanchez competed in the first season of America's Got Talent at the age of 11...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth4 August 1995
CityChula Vista, CA
CountryUnited States of America
careers ideas idols
I always had an idea for what I wanted to do in the future and throughout my career. This wasn't, like, me figuring out what to do after Idol. I've always known the steps in what I had to do to get where I was.
crazy years idols
I was 16-years-old when I appeared on 'American Idol,' and the show was my boot camp. It was a crazy, stressful at times, experience.
memories idols stressful
Even though it was a stressful time in my life, I have a lot of good memories from my 'Idol' experience.
song idols wish
When you are in the 'American Idol' bubble, a lot of contestants want to go as far as they can and wish to be on point with ready-to-go songs.
song idols laughing
"I Don't Want to Miss A Thing" is a hard song to perform (Laughs), I was worried that I was not going to reach that significant note that is at the end of the song. Thank god, Steven [Tyler] really loved it! He was the nicest and friendliest judge that I have met. He also invited me to chat with him whether I had free time on the Idol set.
believe idols people
A lot of people who wanted to audition for 'Idol' have asked me: "What should I do?" or "How to I prepare myself?" I always told them: "Just go in and believe in yourself."
album expecting hopefully music survive
During 'Idol,' I wasn't expecting anything. I just wanted to survive the competition, but my album and my music are a big part of who I am. Hopefully it translates well and I keep growing as an artist.
best feeling games home played sat towards travel video work
Before I was on 'Idol,' I just sat at home and played video games all day long. Now I get to travel and work towards my dream. It's the best feeling ever.
sung
I don't speak Filipino or Spanish, but I've sung in both.
beats grew love mainstream music radio
I grew up singing ballads, but what I really wanted to get into was the mainstream music on the radio because I really love the beats and everything.
given grew
I grew up always wanting to be a part of 'Idol,' and I never thought I would make it as far as I did. I was really lucky, and it's given me the opportunities that I have now.
understood
On 'Idol,' I understood that everyone wanted to hear my vocals, so I stuck with the ballads.
glad single stuck vocal
On 'Idol,' you have to show off your vocal abilities, so I stuck to the ballads, so I'm glad my first single is 'Tonight' so I can show off my fun, young side, and what I want to do as an artist.
beyonce compare somebody wanna
I wanna be more like the Rihanna kind of, Beyonce kind of thing, but I don't want to compare myself to anybody, because I wanna be somebody new, too.