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Jessica Sanchez Debuts New Album Live After Birth

5/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jessica Sanchez will perform for 15,000 fans at Araneta Coliseum in Manila on May 16.
She released her eight-track album Szn on May 8.
Pregnancy hormones altered her vocal cords, forcing her to relearn singing and breathing.
She gave birth to daughter Eliana less than a month after winning America’s Got Talent.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 Whitney Houston released My Love Is Your Love, selling roughly 10 million copies worldwide and proving a new mother could still dominate charts. That precedent is cited as inspiration for “Got Talent” alum Jessica Sanchez, who after a vocal-adjusted comeback will perform for 15,000 fans in Manila, suggesting labels may again back post-pregnancy tours.

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Story summary

Jessica Sanchez will perform for 15,000 fans at Araneta Coliseum in Manila on May 16.
She released her eight-track album Szn on May 8.
Pregnancy hormones altered her vocal cords, forcing her to relearn singing and breathing.
She gave birth to daughter Eliana less than a month after winning America’s Got Talent.

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