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Powerhouse vocalist Jessica Sanchez was named the runner-up of American Idol‘s eleventh season. This month, Jessica Sanchez received Sofía Vergara’s Golden Buzzer. Here is a quick recap:

Jessica Sanchez auditioned on the twentieth season of ‘America’s Got Talent’. Sanchez revealed that she was a semi-finalist of AGT‘s first season. While introducing herself to the judges, Sanchez also shared that she is married and pregnant with her first child right now.

Then, Sanchez delivered a powerful rendition of “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone. She engaged the judges and everyone in the audience with her pitch-perfect vocals, stage presence, and breath control that display her strength and incredible range as a singer. Sofía Vergara said Sanchez’s audition is a “special moment” before pressing the Golden Buzzer.

Simon Cowell told Jessica backstage, “Can I interrupt? You know, to succeed, you’ve got to have real determination and talent. All those years of really wanting something and just going for it, it was like powerful, right? Beautiful. Yeah. I mean, seriously, you’re an absolute star.”

Terry Crews is hosting the twentieth season of America’s Got Talent. This season’s judging panel features Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofía Vergara, and former Spice Girl Mel B. A powerhouse vocalist, Sanchez is a clear frontrunner with an inspiring story that displays her conviction and rediscovered passion for music.