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Jessica Sanchez belts out a song during the 2012 PBS National Memorial Day Concert at the U.S. Capital, West Lawn on Saturday (May 26) in Washington, DC.

The 16-year-old American Idol runner-up, whose father is a U.S. veteran, will perform the National Anthem and the Celine Dion/Andrea Bocelli song “The Prayer” at the event.

The day before, Jessica and her mom Editha arrived in the nation’s capital.

Also pictured inside: Jessica and fellow Idol alum Chris Daughtry performing with his band during the rehearsal.

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Jessica Sanchez makes an appearance on Extra at The Grove on Thursday (May 24) in Los Angeles.

The 16-year-old American Idol runner-up chatted with host Mario Lopez about her journey on the show.

After coming in second place on the show’s eleventh season, Jessica sat down with Rolling Stone and told the mag she was not surprised her opponent Phillip Phillips won the competition.

“Not at all – he has such a big fanbase. We both do. We both thank our fans so much. But he’s a real “artist” artist. He always sounds like him. He sang so many different songs and always sounded like himself. I’m so proud of him, and I’m glad it was him,” Jessica said.

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The winner of American Idol season 11 has been announced!

Sixteen-year-old powerhouse singer Jessica Sanchez and 21-year-old heartthrob Phillip Phillips were the last two contestants standing in the finale.

A record number of votes were cast after last night’s sing off — 132 million!

During last evening’s performance show, the judges – Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson – crowned Phillip as their favorite after his original song performance.

On tonight’s results show, past Idol contestants Ace Young and girlfriend Diana Degarmo got engaged. Host Ryan Seacrest pulled the couple up on stage where Ace proposed!

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Kristin Chenoweth will be making an appearance on the American Idol finale tomorrow night (May 23) to perform a tribute to the late Donna Summer with finalist Jessica Sanchez, sources confirm to JustJared.com!

The GCB actress has previously appeared as a guest judge on the competition show during the ninth season’s audition rounds.

“I just had a great experience. I will tell everyone about it tomorrow night!” Kristin tweeted to her fans after taping the performance this evening.

Kristin has been performing Donna‘s song “Enough is Enough” on her current concert tour, which Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe happened to attend in Los Angeles last week.

Gloria Gaynor, Thelma Houston, Gladys Knight, Nelly Furtado, Sheila E., Jennifer Holliday, and the season 11 girls will all be a part of the tribute, according to THR.

FYI: Kristin is inviting her fans to join her at her New York City concert after-party on June 2 to help raise money for her charity Maddie’s Corner. For more information on how to buy tickets for the exclusive event, visit MaddiesCorner.org!

ARE YOU EXCITED to watch Kristin Chenoweth and Jessica Sanchez pay tribute to Donna Summer?

Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips took to the stage for their final performances on American Idol on Tuesday (May 22).

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

Also performing on the show: Last season’s winner Scotty McCreery and Jason Derulo!

Make sure to tune in tomorrow night on Fox at 8/7c to see who is crowned the winner!

WHO DO YOU THINK will win American Idol season 11?

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Jennifer Lopez poses for the cameras as she arrives on set for the American Idol elimination show on Thursday (April 12) in Los Angeles.

The 42-year-old entertainer became emotional during the show when frontrunner Jessica Sanchez was declared as having the least amount of votes for the week.

During Jessica‘s last chance performance, Jennifer ran up on stage and stopped her midway through the song to tell her that the judges would be using their one save to keep her in the competition.

“Gimme that mic! This is crazy … you ain’t going home! Go sit down!” Jen said.

ARE YOU HAPPY that the judges used their save on Jessica Sanchez?

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