NEW YORK, June 11, 2012 – American Idol’s season 11 star Jessica Sanchez will perform the U.S. national anthem in front of a global audience on Tuesday, June 12, prior to Game 1 of The Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. The performance will be televised live on ABC in the U.S. and to a worldwide audience in 215 countries and territories beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET.
About Jessica Sanchez
The 16-year-old from San Diego was a finalist in the 11th season of television's No. 1 rated show, American Idol. Sanchez quickly became a fan favorite this season with her powerhouse vocals, often garnering high praise from the judges. Prior to her performances on Idol, Sanchez competed on the first season of America’s Got Talent at the tender age of 11. Sanchez will join American Idol’s Live! Tour this summer along with her Season's Top 10 competitors.
