Why Jessica Sanchez...?

Question

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1. Who is she?
2. What is her musical background?
3. Why is she noted for her singing skills?
4. How did the save for her created so much controversy?
5. Where is she going from here?
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1. Jessica Sanchez, the eldest of three siblings, was born on August 4, 1995, in Chula Vista, California to Gilbert and Edita Sanchez. Her father, a Mexican American originally from Texas, is a U.S. Navy veteran who fought in the Iraq War. Her mother is Filipina and originally hailed from Bataan province in the Philippines. Her maternal grandfather, Eddie Bugay, is a retired U.S. Navy sailor. She is a former student of Eastlake Middle School in Chula Vista. Back in her eighth grade, her favorite subjects were science, physical education, and choir. Her teacher remembers Sanchez as a humble girl, for when word spread at school that she sang the national anthem at a San Diego Chargers home game, she did not brag and preferred to stay in the background. She was selected for full scholarship training at the Theater of Arts in Hollywood and is currently a homeschooled high school student in 11th grade.
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Answer 1

3. On July 8, 2011, Jessica auditioned for the eleventh season of American Idol in her hometown of San Diego, California. Her group performance with Deandre Brackensick and Candice Glover with an updated version of Buddy Holly's "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" got a standing ovation from the three judges. Randy Jackson was astonished by Jessica's performance,[23] and her group advanced to the next round. Later, she advanced to the semi-finals.

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In the semi-finals, Sanchez performed Jennifer Hudson's "Love You I Do" from the film Dreamgirls where she got the only standing ovation of the evening from the three judges. Jackson called it "one of the best of the last two nights". Jennifer Lopez stated, "the whole thing is really really so beyond your years". Steven Tyler commended her "exceptional timing" and added, "Your voice is perfect, your pitch is perfect." She was one of the top five female vote getters that advanced to the top 13. Her performance of "I Will Always Love You" sung on Whitney Houston night on March 7, 2012 got rave reviews with Tyler saying, "You may be the one." and a speechless Lopez called her "just amazing". Jackson responded, "You not only are the best vocal of the night, I think you are one of the best singers in this whole competition!" and named Sanchez "one of the best talents in the whole country" 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 the following day. When the video of the performance was uploaded to Youtube, it received five million views in three days.

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For her top 11 performance, Sanchez received constructive criticism from the judges for her rendition of Gloria Estefan's version of Vicki Sue Robinson's "Turn the Beat Around". Jackson said, "The problem for me was the song choice. You got the big old voice. The song does not allow you to show that". Lopez agreed, "your voice has such a strong vibrato, which is so beautiful on certain songs", while Tyler advised "you can't stray too far from what I think you sing the best which is ballads."

On Billy Joel night, Sanchez earned another standing ovation from the judges after singing "Everybody Has a Dream". Tyler said, "When God was giving out vocal chords, you were so at the front of the line". Lopez noted, "that was a defining moment for you", while Jackson lauded it as "flawless" and "perfection" The next week, Sanchez acknowledged her personal idol by singing a slow tempo of Beyonce's "Sweet Dreams". Lopez described it as a "really beautiful rendition", Tyler called it "delicious", while Jackson declared "you're one of the best singers I've heard in many years. Unbelievable. Sensational". In the Top 8 round, she introduced her alter ego, "BeBe Chez", to cover an upbeat Whitney Houston song "How Will I Know". Lopez raved about her "powerhouse vocals", while Tyler said, "Your voice is so fantastic. Everything you do is beautiful. Everything you do is great." For his part, Jackson stated, "You did an amazing job ... I can't believe the maturity in you." Her duet of George Michael and Aretha Franklin's "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" with fellow contestant Joshua Ledet got a standing ovation from the judges, prompting Jackson to declare "Two of the greatest singers to ever hit this competition ... This is one of the greatest performances I have seen on this show"

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Answer 2

Jessica and Hollie both got 40% of the pink flip phone vote; Phillip got the other 20%. If he doesn't hide his good looks like Colton did -- behind that piano in the dark, not once but twice -- then Phillip can grab a lot of that teenybopper vote. Let's say Jessica gets 60% and Phillip 40%. If she dresses too old, and sings songs that are too old, or fails to put on a show and just lies around in a heap of candles, that could be 50-50. Or worser, as the flip phone vote can flip quite easily. On the other hand, Phillip has a good, solid fan base, so he could take her out. Joshua has come on strong from 4 weeks ago when he dressed like a teddy bear and sang stupid songs. He could now get the Christian vote and the R&B vote, plus the Southern vote. If he dresses right and learns to command, command the stage and command the audience, Joshua could take her out. This season has had the most talent of any season I've watched. These three have more raw talent than any three I've seen, including Adam Lambert and Iruhita the Goth Latina. Each week gets harder and harder for everyone; performers, coaches, judges and audience.

Answer 3

4. How did the save created so much controversy

That was simple The Judges

They ran on stage, said she was the best

Most people knew they were going to save her

They could of let her sing and then say you are saved, without saying America got it wrong

That she is the best singer in America(really? she is 16 year old, there are a lot of very good singers at all ages)

Even her fans found what they did a little wrong

She is not the first really good female singer that go the lowest votes, she would not be the last



5. Where she is going

She will be on American Idol until the last show or the week she is voted off

She will go on tour with AI this summer

After that she will see if she will get an Album for AI or shop else where

Right now, she under contract with them

Then she will do what other on AI in the past, try to have a singing career

Answer 4

• 2. Jessica started singing at the age of 2 and aspires to be a mainstream singer that can "belt but sing upbeat songs". Eminem and Beyonce 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.

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Showtime at the Apollo

At the age of 10, Sanchez got a standing ovation for performing Aretha Franklin's "Respect" on Showtime at the Apollo. The host Whoopi Goldberg called her back on stage to accept a second round of applause.

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America's Got Talent

Sanchez competed on the first season of America's Got Talent at the age of 11. Despite a successful audition, Sanchez was not chosen to be in the semi-finals. She was not seen on the show until during the Wildcard round of the semi-finals when Brandy Norwood chose her to comeback for a chance to compete for the finals. She performed "I Surrender" by Celine Dion.

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National Football League

On September 22, 2008, Sanchez sang The Star-Spangled Banner before a San Diego Chargers versus New York Jets matchup. She got invited again to sing the national anthem on September 27, 2009 before a San Diego Chargers versus Miami Dolphins matchup.

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Single releases

In October 2009, Sanchez recorded a cover of "Don't Stop the Music" by Rihanna for iTunes with independent record label Spin Move Records.[18] 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.

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We Are the World remake

Sanchez was one of the singers in Lisa Lavie's collaboration video "We Are the World 25 for Haiti (YouTube Edition)" for charity relief for victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, along with later America's Got Talent contestant and earlier American Idol finalist Thia Megia from the previous season. The video's participants were collectively recognized as "Persons of the Week" on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer on March 19, 2010

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4. For the Top 7 Week on April 11, 2012, she performed Jazmine Sullivan's "Stuttering" to which, Jackson declared, "you set the bar really high ... That was superb. That was at the highest degree". Tyler affirmed, "every time I hear you sing, I forget where I am", with Lopez commenting, "you have, probably more than anybody, an amazing opportunity to really take this American Idol audience on a ride like they've never been" and urged her to go for impactful performances. The following night revealed that she received the lowest number of votes leaving the judges stunned while the audience erupted in disapproval. She began to perform Deborah Cox's "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here", when Lopez ran on stage and cut her off mid-performance. The three judges declared on stage that they are unanimous in using their one-time "Judges' Save", a veto that was introduced beginning in the eighth season. A visibly upset Jackson chided, "This girl is one of the best singers in America, ever ... Please everybody, please vote for the best. It's about finding the best." This made her the first female and the fourth finalist in American Idol history spared from elimination.

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Sanchez has received five unanimous standing ovations for her competitive performances from the judges, three from solo performances, one for group performance, and one for a duet.

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Musician support

Sanchez has received notable musician support. In the semi-finals round, Grammy Award-winner India.Arie tweeted, "They might as well give it to Jessica Sanchez now. She's good but mostly she's SEASONED". In the Top 13 round, guest performer and runner-up of American Idol season 10 Lauren Alaina named Sanchez as one of her two favorites to win. She earned a Twitter praise from American Idol season 3 alumna Jennifer Hudson. In the Top 11 round, she gained an endorsement from The Black Eyed Peas rapper apl.de.ap, and a ringing endorsement from The X Factor season 1 finalist Chris Rene.[54] In the Top 10 round, her performance earned praise from Billy Joel. Guest performer and third place finalist of American Idol season 10 Haley Reinhart said, "She’s got the whole package. She’s got a huge voice and she’s so young! I can’t believe it." and admits she's rooting for Sanchez this season. In the Top 9 round, a video of her performance was featured at the top of the home page of Beyonce's official website. Adam Lambert, runner-up for the eighth season of American Idol, tweeted that "Jessica Sanchez is a STAR." and praised her vocal abilities. Lee DeWyze, winner of the ninth season of American Idol, named Sanchez as one of his two picks this season. Following the Top 8 round, American Idol season 10 alumna Naima Adedapo thinks Sanchez should win.[60] Kris Allen, winner of the eighth season of American Idol, named Sanchez as one of his two favorites for being "so consistent and so like effortless". In the first week of Top 7, guest mentor Akon wanted to sign her up right then, saying "I knew like from Day One, I said she's going to be a legend one day. I believe it, I really do." After the Top 7 performance, Jesse McCartney tweeted how amazed he was when he heard Sanchez sing. He stated that he voted for her and that was the first time that he ever voted for anyone and that he wants a duet with her. Adam Lambert, former American idol contestant also tweeted about how good Sanchez is for several times.