Jessica Elizabeth Sanchez (born August 4, 1995) is an American singer originally from Chula Vista, California. She was the runner-up on the eleventh season of the reality singing show, American Idol and is currently signed to Interscope Records. Prior to appearing on American Idol, Sanchez competed in the first season of America's Got Talent at the age of 11.
She started singing at the age of 2, and aspires to be a mainstream singer who can "belt but sing upbeat songs". Eminem and Beyoncé are her favorite male and female artists, while Jennifer Hudson is her favorite American Idol contestant. Other musical influences include Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Etta James, Christina Aguilera, and Michael Jackson.
At the age of 10 Sanchez was runner‑up to Jonathan Liberato on a TV show. Sanchez got a standing ovation for performing Aretha Franklin's "Respect" on Showtime at the Apollo. The hostess Whoopi Goldberg called her back on stage to accept a second round of applause.
In October 2009, Sanchez recorded a cover of "Don't Stop the Music" by Rihanna for iTunes with independent record label Spin Move Records. The following spring, Sanchez recorded another single with Spin Move Records, a cover of Etta James' "I'd Rather Go Blind" for YouTube and exclusive download on the label's website.
On July 8, 2011, Jessica auditioned for the 11th season of American Idol in her hometown of San Diego, California at the age of 15.[21] She had never been seen on screen in the audition and Hollywood rounds; her first performance on screen was her group performance with Deandre Brackensick and Candice Glover, who would go on to be as finalist on the 12th season of American Idol. with an updated version of Buddy Holly's "It Doesn't Matter Anymore", and her group advanced to the next round. Later, she advanced to the semi-finals.
In the semi-finals, Sanchez performed Jennifer Hudson's "Love You I Do" from the film Dreamgirls. She was one of the top five female vote‑getters who advanced to the top 13. Her rendition of "I Will Always Love You" sung on "Whitney Houston night" (March 7, 2012. CNN's HLN News Now reported that she brought the judges to their feet. With the lone standing ovation of the night just as before,her name became a worldwide trend on Twitter, and the video of the performance was uploaded to Youtube, it received five million views in three days.
After American Idol, Sanchez sang the U.S. National Anthem, "God Bless America" and "The Prayer" at the PBS' National Memorial Day Concert from the west lawn of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. on May 27, 2012.
Sanchez performed the U.S. National Anthem during the Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley fight on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sanchez also sang the U.S. National Anthem during the 2012 NBA finals Heat vs. Thunder.
In October 2012, it was announced that Sanchez will have a recurring role in the fourth season of Glee.
Sanchez released a new music video for the song "Jump In" with The Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.ap. The music video was shot in September 2012 in the Philippines when Sanchez visited Manila for the American Idol Live Tour. The song and video were released in the Philippines on October 20.
On February 13, 2013, Sanchez announced that her debut single "Tonight," featuring singer Ne-Yo would be released on March 21, 2013. She described the single as "fun, clubby dancy song." Her debut album will be released on April 30, 2013. This is an excellent hip hop dance song..
mercoledì 27 marzo 2013
Jessica Sanchez - Tonight ft. Ne-Yo (News)
Jessica Elizabeth Sanchez (born August 4, 1995) is an American singer originally from Chula Vista, California. She was the runner-up on the eleventh season of the reality singing show, American Idol and is currently signed to Interscope Records. Prior to appearing on American Idol, Sanchez competed in the first season of America's Got Talent at the age of 11.
She started singing at the age of 2, and aspires to be a mainstream singer who can "belt but sing upbeat songs". Eminem and Beyoncé are her favorite male and female artists, while Jennifer Hudson is her favorite American Idol contestant. Other musical influences include Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Etta James, Christina Aguilera, and Michael Jackson.
At the age of 10 Sanchez was runner‑up to Jonathan Liberato on a TV show. Sanchez got a standing ovation for performing Aretha Franklin's "Respect" on Showtime at the Apollo. The hostess Whoopi Goldberg called her back on stage to accept a second round of applause.
In October 2009, Sanchez recorded a cover of "Don't Stop the Music" by Rihanna for iTunes with independent record label Spin Move Records. The following spring, Sanchez recorded another single with Spin Move Records, a cover of Etta James' "I'd Rather Go Blind" for YouTube and exclusive download on the label's website.
On July 8, 2011, Jessica auditioned for the 11th season of American Idol in her hometown of San Diego, California at the age of 15.[21] She had never been seen on screen in the audition and Hollywood rounds; her first performance on screen was her group performance with Deandre Brackensick and Candice Glover, who would go on to be as finalist on the 12th season of American Idol. with an updated version of Buddy Holly's "It Doesn't Matter Anymore", and her group advanced to the next round. Later, she advanced to the semi-finals.
In the semi-finals, Sanchez performed Jennifer Hudson's "Love You I Do" from the film Dreamgirls. She was one of the top five female vote‑getters who advanced to the top 13. Her rendition of "I Will Always Love You" sung on "Whitney Houston night" (March 7, 2012. CNN's HLN News Now reported that she brought the judges to their feet. With the lone standing ovation of the night just as before,her name became a worldwide trend on Twitter, and the video of the performance was uploaded to Youtube, it received five million views in three days.
After American Idol, Sanchez sang the U.S. National Anthem, "God Bless America" and "The Prayer" at the PBS' National Memorial Day Concert from the west lawn of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. on May 27, 2012.
Sanchez performed the U.S. National Anthem during the Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley fight on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sanchez also sang the U.S. National Anthem during the 2012 NBA finals Heat vs. Thunder.
In October 2012, it was announced that Sanchez will have a recurring role in the fourth season of Glee.
Sanchez released a new music video for the song "Jump In" with The Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.ap. The music video was shot in September 2012 in the Philippines when Sanchez visited Manila for the American Idol Live Tour. The song and video were released in the Philippines on October 20.
On February 13, 2013, Sanchez announced that her debut single "Tonight," featuring singer Ne-Yo would be released on March 21, 2013. She described the single as "fun, clubby dancy song." Her debut album will be released on April 30, 2013. This is an excellent hip hop dance song..
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