Phillip Phillips Won American Idol 2012 Over Jessica Sanchez: Did America Get It Wrong Again?
It is final and over and Georgia heartthrob Phillip Phillips ruled the singing competition and was named as the newest idol for the 11th season of the show.
Phillip Phillips won over Fil-Mexican Jessica Sanchez, who was considered as one of the strongest contestants in the show.
Jessica Sanchez has always been judges' favorite evident on the save used by the trio when Jessica almost got booted off the competition. The judges said that America got it all wrong when they did not vote for Jessica.
Did America got it wrong again? American Idol was determined by popularity and Phillip Phillips proved that he won the hearts of many Americans.
Randy mentioned that she is one of the best singers in the country. Steven Tyler already predicted that Jessica will win. 16-year-old Jessica Sanchez blew us away with her version of "I Will Always Love You" by the late Whitney Houston. She was recognized for her powerful voice despite her young age.
Jessica Sanchez has a history of getting the judges' favor. She joined America's Got Talent when she was just 11. She was brought back as the wild card.
Many polls were put up since the show determined the final two. A lot of polls predicted a Jessica win on American Idol. In the polls like those by LA Times and People favored Jessica Sanchez. The poll by US Magazine favored Phillip Phillips.
Phillip Phillips is favored for his unique style and charisma on stage. The 21-year-old heartthrob guy was often compared to Dave Matthews. The guy known for his laidback style of rolled up sleeves with a guitar continued to pull out strong performances.
In the last round of performances, Phillip Phillips sang a beautiful rendition of "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King. However, judges say that the Jessica nailed the first round of the finals performance in the seasons with her version of "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston.
They also pulled performances from earlier sin the season: Jessica Sanchez in no heels, "The Prayer" by Celine Dion; Phillip Phillips, "Movin' Out" by Billy Joel. On the third round, both sang potential winning singles: Jessica Sanchez, "Change Nothing;" Phillip Phillips, "Home"
