Jessica Sanchez enters American Idol Season 11 Top 3

Jessica Sanchez stays in the competition as she enters the American Idol Season 11 Top 3 during the eliminations on Thursday (Friday morning, Philippine time).  Sanchez joins other two finalists Phillip Phillips and judges’ favorite Joshua Ledet.  Hollie Cavanagh who frequents at the bottom three for the past elimination rounds was voted off.

Sanchez performed Etta James’ “Steal Away” and the “Dreamgirls’ “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going”.  She received another standing ovation from the judges after her Dreamgirls performance.

The final two will be announced next Thursday.  Many have predicted that it will be a showdown between Jessica and Joshua, but who can tell, with a competition that is based largely on user votes and considering Phillips’ huge fan base, we really cannot predict who will be the last two standing.

Who will be the American Idol Season 11 Winner? Stay tuned for the latest update.

Jessica Sanchez: Steal Away American Idol 11 Top 4 Performance Video

Jessica Sanchez had another great performance as the judges up on their feet for a standing ovation as she sang “Steal Away” by Etta James on the American Idol 11 Top 4 show.

Judges Thoughts:

Randy Jackson said “I love the whole vibe of that. She’s 16 and singing Etta James. Your vocals are ridiculous.”

Steven Tyler said “I loved it. You just nailed that.”

Jennifer Lopez said “One of the best I’ve seen in a long time. You’re just one of the best.”

Watch Jessica Sanchez: Steal Away American Idol 11 Top 4 Performance Video Courtasy of YouTube:

American Idol 2012 Top 4 Result

It’s down to 4 Idol hopefuls, which include Filipina-American Jessica Sanchez and for those who like rankings and lists, here are the Top 4 power rankings of WetPaint, Pedro and the Watchers, and Hollywood Gossip:

WetPaint’s (Tracy Fusaro) American Idol 2012 Top 4 Power Rankings:

1. Phillip Phillips (last week: 1)
2. Jessica Sanchez (last week: 3)
3. Joshua Ledet (last week: 4)
4. Hollie Cavanagh (last week: 5)

Pedro and the Watcher’s Top 4 Power Rankings

1. Phillip Phillips
2. Joshua Ledet
3. Jessica Sanchez
4. Hollie Cavanagh

Hollywood Gossip’s Power Rankings

1. Joshua Ledet
2. Jessica Sanchez
3. Hollie Cavanaugh
4. Phillip Phillips

American Idol Season 11 Top 8 Results

In the recent American Idol elimination episode, Heejun Han, the 22-year-old nonprofit organizer from New York, got eliminated after receiving the fewest viewer votes.

The Top 8 American Idol Season 11 finalist are:

Phillip Phillips
Elise Testone
Colton Dixon
Joshua Ledet
Jessica Sanchez
DeAndre Brackensick
Skylar Laine
Hollie Cavanagh

Jessica Sanchez landed to the top 8 of American Idol Season 11. As Sanchez continue her path to the top, she also receiving good feedback from the audience and most specially to the American Idol judges.

Jessica Sanchez Billy Joel’s Everybody Has a Dream Performance

After last weeks’ so-so performance, at least according to the judges, Filipino-Mexican-American Jessica Sanchez made a strong comeback in today’s episode of American Idol Season 11. She received her third standing ovation after she performed Billy Joel’s “Everybody Has A Dream”.

 She received all but praises from the judges. Steven Tyler remarked that she has gone way past his judging. He added that when “When God was giving out vocal chords, you were so at the front of the line. I’ve got nothing to say except for thank you for letting me hear you sing, baby.”

Jennifer Lopez commented that it was a defining song, saying it’s like the song was originally written for her. Judge Randy Jackson lauded Sanchez’s consistency every time she performs on stage, adding that her performance was perfect.

Jessica Sanchez is considered as one of the front-runners of the show.

Catch the 2012 American Idol Season 11 on ETC (Sky Cable Ch. 14) on Thursdays and Fridays at 6PM (via satellite) and replays at 9:00 PM and on Star World (Sky Cable Ch. 48) on Thursdays and Fridays at 6PM (via satellite) with encore at 8:00 PM.

Jessica Sanchez in Top 10 American Idol Season 11

Jessica Sanchez is now on the top 10 finalist of American Idol Season 11. And even she failed to impress the AI judges in the last episode, she's still on the list of prediction to become the next American Idol grand winner.

The Filipina-Mexican girl successfully included in the top 10 finalists and she is also part of the show's season 11 tour.

The American Idol Season 11 Top 10:

Jessica Sanchez
Joshua Ledet
Philip Phillips
Skylar Laine
Colton Dixon
Deandre Brackensick
Hollie Cavanagh
Heejun Han
Elise Testone
Erika Van Pelt.

Jessica Sanchez: American Idol Season 11 Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You (Video) Performance

In a special episode of American Idol Season 11 on Thursday, the Top 13 performed the late Whitney Houston songs. And the one who marked most to the judges was the spine-tingling singing of Jessica Sanchez to the late singer’s “I Will Always Love You.” She gained standing ovation and rendered the judges and millions of viewers crying after her performance.

Watch the video of Jessica Sanchez as she sings “I Will Always Love You” below:

Jessica Sanchez 1st Live Aired Performance in American Idol

Jessica Sanchez sang “Love You I Do” on the American Idol season 11 Top 12 Girls performance night and got a standing ovation from Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez!

Randy Jackson said “That girl can really sing. One of the best of the last 2 nights.”
Jennifer Lopez said “The whole things is beyond your years.”

Steven Tyler said “You’ve got exceptional timing. Your voice is perfect. They need to pay you the next time you sing the National Anthem for the Chargers.”

Check out the Performance Video:

Jessica Sanchez Enters Top 24 of American Idol Season 11

Another Filipino may soon be conquering the international music scene in the name of Jessica Sanchez who was included in the Top 24 of the new season of American Idol. She has been one of the early favorites, gaining a resounding “yes” from the three judges when she auditioned for the singing search. So it’s no surprising that this girl was named as one of the bests.

Sanchez is 15 years old, born and raised in Southern California, and is of Mexican and Filipino heritage. Her name rings a bell because she was one of the contestants of America’s Got Talent Season 1 when she was 11 years old.

Check out Jessica Sanchez's Latest Performance:

2012 American Idol Season 11 Philippine Premiere January 19 2012 on ETC

The 2012 American Idol Season 11 Philippine Premiere on January 19 2012 on ETC #aionetc

The much-anticipated Philippine premiere of the 11th season of long-running reality singing search, American Idol, will be on January 19, 2012 at 6pm live via satellite with prime time showing at 9:00 PM of same day.

No major changes were planned this season; it is said to follow same format as Season 10. Ryan Seacrest will be returning as host, while the three judges – Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez – will also be sitting as judges.

Catch the 2012 American Idol Season 11 on ETC (Sky Cable Ch. 14) on Thursdays and Fridays starting January 19, 2012 at 6PM (via satellite) and replays at 9:oo PM.

Watch 2012 American Idol Season 11 Live on ETC.