I do understand how her past can be a problem for those who support that kind of stuff, [Harris] keeps talking about that she 'had to do' what she had to do, that was her role at the time and that's what she felt was right. I 100% believe that she made the right decisions.

Jessica Sanchez

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I listen to music when I'm feeling down or just a certain way. I don't know what I'd do without it!

Jessica Sanchez

feeling-down feelings way

Have fun. Especially while you're still young, you gotta keep the spark up. Even when things get boring, just remember to have fun.

Jessica Sanchez

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Being hurt by someone you really cared about, it makes me want to make them regret ever hurting my heart. Best way of doing that? Success. Get ready for it.

Jessica Sanchez

regret hurt heart

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

Jessica Sanchez

chasing dream way

My friends are mostly familiar with music that plays on the mainstream radio.

Jessica Sanchez

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

Jessica Sanchez

passion emotion artist

Music has always been a huge part of my life.

Jessica Sanchez

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A lot of people who wanted to audition for Idol have asked me: “What should I do?” or “How to I prepare myself?” I always told them: “Just go in and believe in yourself.”

Jessica Sanchez

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I always make a wish at 11:11, even if its something cheesy.

Jessica Sanchez

make-a-wish cheesy wish

I was born in America, but I consider myself a Filipino.

Jessica Sanchez

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I used to have hair so long, my nickname was Pocahontas.

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I want to let my fans know that I will not hold myself back anymore. Everybody knows me as "15-Year-Old Little Jessica who was on 'American Idol' and who is this sweet, quiet girl." I am very soft-spoken, but I have gone through numerous experiences, and I want to speak out and tell people what has been going on in my life.

Jessica Sanchez

speaks-out girl sweet

The best part of being signed by a major label was having the support of a big company behind me and the ability to meet new artists and producers.

Jessica Sanchez

support labels artist

I really want to show my supporters - -the direction I wish to go into, and my fans know that is what I want to do! They even have recommended songs for me to sing, I love my fans...they are awesome!

Jessica Sanchez

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I want to release music that is true to myself.

Jessica Sanchez

true-to-myself release want

My experience working with a major label was not all bad, I was blessed to go through that experience, and I know what to do during the next time around.

Jessica Sanchez

next labels blessed

The thing that I did not like about being signed to a label was I unable to have control over what I wanted to do.

Jessica Sanchez

labels wanted

When I found out that I was going to be singing with Jennifer Holliday, I literally freaked out! I grew up listening to her, and I was going to cry because I sang with someone who is a huge inspiration to me.

Jessica Sanchez

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When I found out that I made it to the Season 11 finale, I was so shocked that if you went on YouTube and re-watch the Top 3 Results Show, you will see my face looked like a bus hit it.

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“I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing” is a hard song to perform, I was worried that I was not going to reach that significant note that is at the end of the song. Thank god, Steven loved it! He was the nicest and friendliest judge that I have met. He also invited me to chat with him whether I had free time on the Idol set.

Jessica Sanchez

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