Jessica Sanchez 'American Idol' Finale Performances

American Idol finalists Phillip Phillips, left and Jessica Sanchez competed for the show's record deal, the grand prize on Tuesday night. The Season 11 American Idol winner will be announced Wednesday night.

Jessica Sanchez and Phil Phillips each performed three songs on Tuesday night in the hopes of becoming Season 11's American Idol victor.  Only one of the contestants earned a standing ovation.

The 16-year-old singer with the powerhouse voice started off the show with her rendition of Whiney Houston's  “I Have Nothing”. She also performed Celine Dion's “The Prayer” and her original song “Change Nothing.”

Phillip, 21, started the night with the classic “Stand By Me” and also performed Billy Joel‘s “Movin’ Out” and the original song “Home”.

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Jessica Sanchez: I Have Nothing

Jessica Sanchez: The Prayer 

Jessica Sanchez performs her potential coronation song "Change Nothing" at the Season 11 finale. 

Jessica Sanchez: Change Nothing 

Phillip, 21, started the night with the classic “Stand By Me” and also performed Billy Joel‘s “Movin’ Out” and the original song “Home”.

Published on May 22, 2012 by americanidol

Jessica Sanchez performs "The Prayer" by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli at the Season 11 finale. Check out full performances with judges' commentary only at http://www.americanidol.com