Jessica Sanchez

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- Selected Song: Change Nothing
"I didn't love the song, but I did love that you made something more out of it."
"You sang really well. If I was picking your first single, I wouldn't pick that. "
"I know how good you sing. I didn't feel like that was the proper song for you."

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Question: Who has influenced your personal musical style? Answer: Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Etta James... etc.

Question: Who is your favorite male artist and why? Answer: I love Eminem. He isn't a singer but he raps with so much conviction and feeling. I love artists that just do what they do with so much passion and emotion.

Question: Who is your favorite female artist and why? Answer: Beyonce, she's a very empowering woman, amazing performer and vocalist.

Question: What was the first concert you attended? Answer: Christina Aguilera.

Question: If you could perform in any venue? Answer: Madison Square Garden, because that's where all the big leagues perform.

Question: How has music inspired you? Answer: Music has always been a huge part of my life. I listen to music when I'm feeling down or just a certain way. I don't know what I'd do without it!

Question: Do you have any formal singing training? Answer: Nope.

Question: What album would your friends be surprised you own? Answer: I'm not really sure. I guess the strangest album I own would have to be Etta James, only because she's one of the older artists. My friends are mostly familiar with music that plays on the mainstream radio.

Question: If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why? Answer: So many people to choose from! I can't choose ... one of the people would probably have to be Beyonce. So many people compare me to her, I would just wonder how it would sound if we sang together! Plus, she's amazing.

Question: What do you do to unwind after a performance? Answer: I don't really have anything that I do. I just go with whatever comes to me!

Question: Which theme week would be most challenging to you and why? Answer: Probably country or rock. I've never tried to sing a country or rock song ever.

Question: What theme week would you love to have for Season 11? Answer: Motown!!!

Question: What's your dream song to perform? Answer: 'How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore'

Question: What makes a great performer? Answer: I've been performing ever since I was seven so I've had the experience and practice to help me work on some things. I think stage presence is very important, just the way you present yourself to the audience.

Question: How do you combat stage fright? Answer: Like I said, I've been doing this ever since I was a real youngin' so I've had the practice and experience to work on some things.

Question: How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition? Answer: I think my genre of music is a lot different from any of the past idol winners or from my competition here. Everyone has their own style and I think I want to go more mainstream more 'Beyonce' style. I want to be the girl that can belt but can sing upbeat songs.

Question: If you couldn't sing, what other talent would you most like to have? Answer: Singing is literally my only talent. Ha-ha. I'd love to learn how to act though.

Question: What has been the most unique job/chore you've ever had? Answer: I've done a cricket commercial. That was pretty fun!

Question: How would you define success in life? Answer: Just being happy in the position that you're in. Not only being satisfied, but feeling accomplished.

Question: What's the most embarrassing thing you've ever seen or experienced?? Answer: I've ran into a pole before.

Question: What's your proudest moment in life outside of American Idol? Answer: Being on 'America's Got Talent' when I was younger. That process was similar, but I got through it and learned from my mistakes. Great experience!

Question: What would people be surprised to learn about you? Answer: I've never had singing lessons.

Question: If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do? Answer: Everything and anything! I'm terrified of heights, but I would go do something extreme, just to live in the moment.

Question: Who is the person that you would most like to meet? Answer: I really wanted to meet Michael Jackson. I'm also dying to meet Eminem!!!

Question: Do you have a favorite quote, phrase or personal motto / words to live by? Answer: Work hard. Stay humble.

Question: What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far? Answer: That I've made it this far! It's actually a lot harder than it looks!

Question: What have you learned about yourself by going through the Idol audition process? Answer: I'm a perfectionist. My worst critic! I love to learn though, new techniques and all. I will spend most my hours studying my music.

Question: What are you hoping to get out of your Idol experience? Answer: Just another chance to get my name out there. I want to go on tour and make music! I'm ready for it all and am working hard for it!