Jessica Sanchez is best known as the Season 11 runner-up on American Idol and the winner of America’s Got Talent Season 20 (2025). Born in Chula Vista, CA the vocal powerhouse has since balanced her soaring music career with motherhood. Sanchez first captured global attention in 2012 on American Idol, where she received immense praise for her covers of Whitney Houston and Etta James. Following her breakout, she released her debut album Me, You & the Music in 2013. In a historic full-circle moment, she returned to the America’s Got Talent stage in 2025—having previously competed on AGT’s inaugural season at age 10—and was officially crowned the Season 20 champion. Sanchez experienced two major life milestones shortly after her AGT victory, giving birth to her first child, Eliana Mae, in October 2025 with her husband Rickie Gallardo. Having performed during the 2025–2026 New Year countdown at Newport World Resorts in Manila, Sanchez has continued to expand her international presence. She is actively involved in projects in the Philippines, performing for the ASEAN Summit and gearing up to release a brand-new studio album.