Jessica Sanchez, the teen with the big voice, chose power ballads while Phillip Phillips chose an indie vibe as the two diverse "American Idol" finalists sang on Tuesday (May 22) for the hearts and votes of America.<br/> <br />Sanchez, 16, bidding to become the youngest ever winner of America's most-watched TV show, was deemed ahead after performing songs made famous by Whitney Houston and Celine Dion.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE "American Idol" finalist Jessica Sanchez saying (English):<br/> <br />"I mean of course we all wanted to win. It comes to the point that no one really makes it this far and for a 16-year-old and someone like Phillip, to make it this far. I love it that we are in the top two, it's amazing. he's an amazing person."<br/> <br />But it was acoustic guitar-playing Phillips who brought all three judges to their feet at the end of the performance finale.<br/> <br />Phillips closed the show with his potential first single "Home" - a song that mixed the style of folk-rock.<br/> <br />Sanchez, who is of Mexican and Filipino descent, has a thousands of supporters in the Philippines, while Phillips has won sympathy for a kidney problem that has plagued his health during the show.<br/> <br />Wednesday's winner will receive a guaranteed recording contract.<br/> <br />John Russell, Reuters.
