Jordin Sparks

Guide Note

Jordin Sparks is an American Pop and R&B singer. She won season six of American Idol, beating out Blake Lewis during the season finale. Sparks recorded a five-song EP in November, 2003, called For Now. It was an independent release. After winning Idol she went on to record her self-titled debut album, released on November 20, 2007. On April 10, 2008, Sparks appeared on the American Idol results show as part of Idol Gives Back special. She sang her single "No Air" with Chris Brown. Her currently single "One Step at a Time" was released on April 27, 2008. Also in April, Sparks was put on vocal rest due to acute vocal cord hemorrhage. If the condition does not improve on its own Sparks will have to undergo microsurgery.

Fast Facts

Full Name: Jordin Brianna Sparks
Born: December 22, 1989
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona
Currently resides in Glendale, Arizona
Years Active: 2007 - Present
Labels: Jive Records,19 Recordings, Zomba Label Group
Appeared on Season six of American Idol
Place: 1st, beating out Blake Lewis
Youngest contestant to win Idol
Audition City: Seattle
Father Phillippi Sparks played in the NFL with the Giants and Cowboys
Discography

Achievements

2002: Named Arizona Rising Star
2003: Semi-finalist for Star Search and recorded first album
2004: Spotlight Winner at the Gospel Music Association’s Academy
2005: Sang backup for Michael W. Smith’s Christmas Tour
2006: Named Arizona Idol and made it through the Idol auditions
2007: Won American Idol and released first single and album
2008: Performed the National Anthem for the Bush family and opened for Alicia Keys