Jessica Sanchez

In the months since concluding her stint on the show, former 'American Idol' runner-up Jessica Sanchez has had to patiently wait for her turn at the spotlight while winner Phillip Phillips saw his career take off -- but with her debut album around the corner and a 'Glee' appearance in the works, she's ready for her time to shine.

She may have lost ‘American Idol,’ but Jessica Sanchez gained a record deal.

The girl who has wanted to be on ‘American Idol’ since she was 5 years old and putting on little performances for her parents has made it to the final four. Jessica Sanchez has got the judges on her side, but does she have the fans? She proved she can be a star with her voice, now she needs the votes.

With only two girls left to perform, Jessica Sanchez took the ‘American Idol‘ stage tonight to chat first with Ryan Seacrest about the emotional week she’s had while losing her voice and having to visit the doctor. When asked how she thought her voice would hold up for her performance, the 16-year-old San Diego native was obviously apprehensive.