After American Idol, Jessica Sierra performed all over the world. She sang at many concerts and private events, including a private event in Kazahkstan. Jessica did concerts for charities such as the Special Olympics, and performed at numerous corporate events including shows sponsored by Kelloggs and Edy’s Ice Cream. In July 2006 Jessica visited U.S. soldiers in Iraq and Kuwait, performing six shows for an Independence Day celebration including a 4th of July show in Bahgdad.
In late 2006, Jessica recorded a song, "Unbroken", for a Toys "R" Us Exclusive CD that came with the purchase of a Sony CD player. It was released as a single in early 2007 on iTunes.
Sierra lived for at time in Nashville, Tennessee where she wrote and recorded with producer Nick Brophy. Brophy has worked with The Rolling Stones, Avril Lavigne and Phil Vassar and cowrote some songs with Phil Vassar's ex-wife Julie Wood Vassar. Jessica is managed by Verge Management.
On November 19, 2007, Sierra was sentenced to 12 months probation after she pleaded "no contest" in a Tampa courtroom to charges of battery and possession of cocaine.[2] Represented by prominent Tampa attorney John Fitzgibbons, Sierra initially entered "not guilty" pleas to both charges and missed a scheduled court appearance on August 29 because she was in a rehab facility in California. Fitzgibbons stated that she had been at the facility since July.
It was later revealed that Sierra was participating in a VH1 rehab reality show being run by Dr. Drew Pinsky of Loveline. The show, Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, was described by VH1 as a serious take on the difficulties of getting clean and staying sober. A civil suit is still pending in Hillsborough County in which Wisam Hadad, represented by Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA, is seeking unspecified damages for his injuries. Sierra is listed as indigent in court records.
On December 1, 2007, shortly before she was to return to California for continued rehab treatment, Sierra was arrested again at a Tampa bar, this time for disorderly intoxication (misdemeanor), resisting arrest without violence (misdemeanor), and violation of the conditions of her probation on the earlier felony charges. Due to the probation violation charge, Sierra was held without bond from the time of her arrest until shortly after her court hearing on January 7; she was in custody for 39 days.[5] The police report of the bar incident states that she shouted obscenities and racial slurs at the authorities also offering a sexual deed if they would release her.
On January 7, 2008, Circuit Judge Daniel Perry sentenced Sierra to 12 months in rehab at the California treatment center run by Dr. Pinsky. After the year in the facility, this is to be followed by three years of probation for violation of her probation for the earlier felony charges and time served for the two misdemeanor charges. Judge Perry made it clear that if Sierra violates the treatment program's rules or refuses to finish, then she will be extradited to Florida and she will receive prison time. However, if Sierra successfully completes the treatment and her additional probation time, she will not be a convicted felon.[9] Perry's sentence followed a plea to the court on her behalf from Dr. Drew Pinsky, who flew in to Tampa for her hearing. Pinsky stated in and out of court that Sierra was multi-diagnosed and had mental health issues in addition to her addiction issues.
On January 8, 2008, Verge Management released Sierra's "Deepest Secret" EP on iTunes, as well as Amazon.com and Rhapsody. On January 13, 2008, Sierra was released from jail in Tampa, Florida and flew directly to California to begin her court-ordered one- year treatment at the Pasadena Recovery Center.
VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, featuring Sierra and eight other celebrities, premiered on VH1 on January 10, 2008. Consisting of 9 regular episodes and a reunion show, Celebrity Rehab aired each Thursday night on VH1. Participants were actress Brigitte Nielsen, actor Daniel Baldwin, former pro wrestler Joanie Laurer (aka Chyna), Crazy Town singer Seth Binzer (aka Shifty Shellshock), Taxi star Jeff Conaway, porn star Mary Carey, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Ricco Rodriguez, and Family Matters actress Jaimee Foxworth. Sierra was unable to participate in the reunion show, aired March 13, due to probation restrictions.
On January 31, 2008 a sex tape titled Jessica Sierra Superstar was released. Jessica was featured in an article about the Celebrity Rehab show in the February 2008 edition of O Magazine. To promote the series, she also appeared on The Tyra Banks Show with Pinsky, Brigitte Neilsen, and Crazy Town singer Seth Binzer; the episode was taped in November 2007, prior to her second arrest.
As of April 10, 2008, Jessica's song, "Deepest Secret," sits at the #3 spot on Idolwaves.
On March 14, 2008, Sierra's Deepest Secret EP was made available in CD format via her official website: http://www.jessicasierra.com and on March 15, 2008, Jessica's video for her single Unbroken was released. Unbroken is the song that Jessica sang on VH1 Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.
Against All Odds
Jessica Sierra Lyrics
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Just let you leave without a trace?
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh ooh
You're the only one who really knew me at all
How can you just walk away from me
When all I can do is watch you leave?
'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And that's what I've got to face, oh
I wish I could just make you turn around
Turn around and see me cry
There's so much I need to say to you
So many reasons why
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
But to wait for you is all I can do
And that's what I've got to face
Take a good look at me now
'Cause I'll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And it's what I've got to face
Take a look at me now
The lyrics of Jessica Sierra's song "All Over Me" talks about a failed relationship where one of the partners is unable to accept the end of the relationship. Calling out to the other person, the singer asks how they can allow them to walk away and leave without a trace. The singer admits that the other person was the only one who really knew them, sharing both happy and sad moments. Despite the emptiness that is left behind when the other person is gone, the singer wishes that they would turn around and see the pain they have caused. While they acknowledge that there is nothing left to remind them of the other person, the singer insists that they will still be standing regardless of what happens.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I just let you walk away,
I cannot fathom the idea of letting you go,
Just let you leave without a trace?
I cannot bear the thought of you disappearing from my life,
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh ooh
Being with you feels like the essence of my life,
You're the only one who really knew me at all
You are the only person who truly understood me,
How can you just walk away from me
I feel devastated by your departure,
When all I can do is watch you leave?
I feel powerless to stop you from leaving,
'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
We have experienced happiness and sorrow together,
And even shared the tears
We have cried together,
So take a look at me now
Observe how I have changed,
Well there's just an empty space
A void has been created after your departure,
And there's nothing left here to remind me
There is no tangible reminder of you,
Just the memory of your face
The only thing that remains is the recollection of your image,
But to wait for you is all I can do
Waiting for your return is the only option I have left,
And that's what I've got to face
I have to accept the reality of waiting for you,
I wish I could just make you turn around
I desire to make you come back,
Turn around and see me cry
So that you can witness how your absence has affected me,
There's so much I need to say to you
I have a lot of things to tell you,
So many reasons why
And there are many reasons why I need to talk to you,
But to wait for you is all I can do
Even though waiting for you is difficult, it's all I can do,
And that's what I've got to face
I have to overcome the challenges of waiting for you,
'Cause I'll still be standing here
Despite everything, I will be here, standing,
And it's what I've got to face
I have to accept the challenge of waiting for you,
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Phillip David Charles Collins
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CHRISTIE WAGNER
She's better than 99% of the female vocalists in pop or Country today.
Deb Cosby
I'm so proud of you for getting out of the limelight and craziness that the world financially supports.
Mamdouh Tawadros
Sadly she has a different job. She has talent.
marccelis100
wow, amerika's full of talent, such a big country, you must me good to break trough, nice jury also
AJ Nick Kane
From indo
I saw her when I was kid at mid at night to see american idol. 😊
TJ Tampa
This girl can sing but she terribly nervous, etc. I have seen her in person in a private setting and she was awesome. Granted, it was a diff scene and genre altogether.
sboudreaux27
Her personal life off stage was a BIGLY MESS.
Robert G
Heard she was working at Hooters. Such a waist of talent
Antoine S
what is that?
Alexander Elazo
Now