Jessica Sanchez

Christmas is my favorite holiday because you spend time with family. I love the decorations, the music, and buying gifts for people.…

— Jessica Sanchez

On 'Idol,' I understood that everyone wanted to hear my vocals, so I stuck with the ballads.

— Jessica Sanchez

This is going to seem odd, but I love Eminem because he has so much conviction and emotion in the way he…

— Jessica Sanchez

I don't speak Filipino or Spanish, but I've sung in both.

— Jessica Sanchez

I grew up always wanting to be a part of 'Idol,' and I never thought I would make it as far as…

— Jessica Sanchez

Before I was on 'Idol,' I just sat at home and played video games all day long. Now I get to travel…

— Jessica Sanchez

In the U.S., no one minds who I am, even if they saw me in 'Idol.' If I'm not doing any shows,…

— Jessica Sanchez

Do not let anything get in your way of chasing your dreams.

— Jessica Sanchez

I wanna be more like the Rihanna kind of, Beyonce kind of thing, but I don't want to compare myself to anybody,…

— Jessica Sanchez

I've been homeschooled since ninth grade.

— Jessica Sanchez

'American Idol' is such a big platform. It's been on for so many seasons. I went on the show not thinking I…

— Jessica Sanchez

Music has always been my passion. It was not a hobby or something I can take out of my life.

— Jessica Sanchez

When I found out that I was going to be singing with Jennifer Holliday, I literally freaked out! I grew up listening…

— Jessica Sanchez

I love artists that just do what they do with so much passion and emotion.

— Jessica Sanchez

I've been working hard my whole life.

— Jessica Sanchez

I'm very blessed and appreciative of everything that's happened, and I'm just working hard for more opportunities to come.

— Jessica Sanchez

I have always wanted to do a Christmas album and covers.

— Jessica Sanchez

I think that I have grown a lot as an artist. I have been writing about my experiences of love and overcoming…

— Jessica Sanchez

Music has always been a huge part of my life.

— Jessica Sanchez

I've been watching 'American Idol' since I was five years old.

— Jessica Sanchez

'Proud Mary' was the best song for me to perform because it was so much fun.

— Jessica Sanchez

I personally love J.Lo because she's a fashion icon and I love her music.

— Jessica Sanchez

I feel like artists and their lyrics are something that people can relate to when it comes to love and break-ups. I…

— Jessica Sanchez

But I'm really into old music - bluesy, soulful singers, like Etta James, Ray Charles, and Aretha Franklin. I wouldn't have minded…

— Jessica Sanchez

Being hurt by someone you really cared about, it makes me want to make them regret ever hurting my heart. Best way…

— Jessica Sanchez