The 16-year-old American Idol hopeful, Jessica Sanchez, is definitely working hard for a spot in the Top 4 for next week’s episode. The youngest AI contestant this season rocked the hallway with Tina Turner’s Proud Mary during the first set. The same song was performed by the unparalleled Beyonce Knowles during Grammy’s 2008 and in some of her money-maker tour shows.
Jessica stomped her feet to the beat of the drums and banged her head up and down like anyone else would do just to keep up the flavor of the song that was marked by the Great Tina. Sanchez ran the length of the stage while growling some parts of the melody which made it even more exciting to watch.
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| Jessica Sanchez during her rendition of Jazmine Sullivan's Stuttering |
Joe Cocker’s You are so Beautiful was Jessica’s second song for the night. Sanchez tossed her vocal faculty effortlessly when she sang two songs which are completely on the conflicting sides of the music meter, one being energetic and vibrant and the other being poignant and composed.
Jessica is without doubt one of the best singers to ever grace the Idol stage. In fact, her brilliant performances captured not just the common public viewers but also some of the greatest artists including Grammy Award winners Richard Marx and Colbie Caillat who both tweeted about how Jessica made them proud.
American Idol is set to conclude on May 23.
Tomorrow you will know if Jessica is safe. Just keep on voting for her America!
Jessica's fierce performance of Tina Turner's Proud Mary
Showing off her softer side with Joe Cocker's You Are So Beautiful
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