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

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

1. 2002: Named Arizona Rising Star
2. 2003: Semi-finalist for Star Search and recorded first album
3. 2004: Spotlight Winner at the Gospel Music Association’s Academy
4. 2005: Sang backup for Michael W. Smith’s Christmas Tour
5. 2006: Named Arizona Idol and made it through the Idol auditions
6. 2007: Won American Idol and released first single and album
7. 2008: Performed the National Anthem for the Bush family and opened for Alicia Keys