Winning the sixth season of American Idol, Jordin Sparks at 17 years old then, she made history by becoming the youngest ever to win the much coveted dream of becoming a singing star.
Born on December 22, 1980, this Phoenix, Arizona native, Jordin lived a very comfortable life having Phillipi Sparks, New York Giants' defensive back, as his father. Jordin is a devout Christian wearing a purity ring, that symbolizes she will stay a virgin until she gets married.
Jordin auditioned for AI twice in 2006. Once in Los Angeles and again in Seattle. During the contest proper, Jordin was the most improved contestant for the whole season.
After winning Idol, Jordin became a very busy recording artists. Her coronation song 'This Is My Now' reached no. fifteen on the Billboard Hot 100. It was followed with more hits from Jordin like 'No Air' with Chris Brown, 'Tattoo', 'One Step At A Time' and 'Battlefield.' Her debut album has gone platinum with 2 million copies sold. Her song 'No Air' was the highest selling single of an American Idol champion or alum.
Jordin tried Broadway in 2010 and will make her debut film in the remake of Sparkle.
Jordin also does some charitable works. In 2008, she traveled to Ghana as part of the delegation to help children with malaria and this campaign aim is to end death by malaria in Africa by 2015. In 2011, Jordin was named 'VH1 Save The Music Foundation Ambassador' and again, will be awarded the same title in 2012.
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