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American Idol Tour 2012: Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips Serenade! (VIDEO)

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VIDEO: Jessica Sanchez discusses the American Idol Tour and so much more at the American Idol Press Junket on 6/20. The American Idol tour begins in Detroit MI on July 6.

Plus…the kids serenade Phillip Phillips with a performance of “You Don’t Know You’re Beautiful”

Jessica Sanchez in Talks for Multi Episode Glee Arc!

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According to TV Line, Season 11 runner-up, Jessica Sanchez is nearing a deal for a multi-episode arc on Season 4.

Co- creator, Ryan Murphy has casted some American Idol rejects on his hit show Glee. Amber Riley (Mercedes) sang for American Idol producers when she was 16. Glee project winner, Samuel Larsen made it to Hollywood in Season 9. But an American Idol finalist has never been casted on Glee…until now.

Jessica Sanchez – National Anthem – NBA Final Game 1 (VIDEO)

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Jessica Sanchez sang the National Anthem before tonight’s NBA Final Game in Oklahoma City. The Miami Heat face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Jessica Sanchez to Sing National Anthem Before NBA Finals Game 1

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There’s no confirmation yet, but it looks like Jessica Sanchez will be singing the National Anthem before the first game of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Oklahoma City. The game airs on ABC at 9 pm ET.

Jessica Sanchez – National Anthem – Pacquiao vs Bradley Fight (VIDEO)

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Jessica Sanchez sang the National Anthem before the Manny Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley boxing match at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Saturday night. If you care about the fight: Bradley ended Pacquiao’s

Jessica Sanchez Reflects On her American Idol Journey And Her Future (VIDEO)

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Jessica Sanchez is pretty frank in her interview with Michael Slezak for his Idology series. The 16 year old is self possessed in a way that would have come across as a little cocky to some Idol viewers if she had totally been herself on the Idol stage.

Jessica Sanchez – The Today Show Visit! (VIDEO)

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Jessica Sanchez dropped by the Today show this morning to perform. Phillip Phillips was scheduled to perform with her, but he has cancelled all of his promo appearances this week in anticipation of having surgery that will correct a congenital kidney problem. UPDATED: Added Jessica’s performance of “And I Am Telling You”

Jessica Sanchez – “I Will Always Love You” – Live! With Kelly (VIDEO)

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Jessica Sanchez kicks off her New York City tour with a stop at Live! With Kelly, where she sat down for an interview with Kelly, and co-host, Ed Robertson (Barenaked Ladies) and performed “I Will

Jessica Sanchez, Daughtry Perform at Aborted PBS Memorial Day Concert (VIDEO)

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Severe storm warnings in Washington DC cut short the PBS Memorial Day Concert, but at least Jessica Sanchez got to sing the National Anthem to open the concert. Unfortunately, the show was stopped before she could appear again.

Daughtry was the first musical act. The band’s hit “Home” was set against a backdrop of soldiers reuniting with their families.

Videos after the jump.

American Idol 11 – Jessica Sanchez – Conference Call and Media Roundup! (UPDATE)

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I’ll be posting a transcript of Jessica Sanchez conference call later today. In the meantime, check out media interviews from around the web.

UPDATE: A transcript of Jessica’s conference call