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Questions About Jordin Sparks Answered

All About Jordin Sparks

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Jordin Sparks photo courtesy of Fox.

May 23 2007
Jordin Sparks is the talented Arizona teen who has become American Idol's season six sweetheart. Want to know more about Jordin Sparks? Here are the answers to a list of questions about Jordin.


When is Jordin’s birthday?
Jordin Sparks was born on December 22, 1989.

Where is she from?
Jordin’s hometown is Glendale, Arizona. She was born in Staten Island, New York.

Who is Jordin’s father?
Jordin’s dad is Phililipi Sparks. He is a retired NFL player who played for the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys

How long has Jordin been singing?
Jordin says she started singing at 18 months old!

Is American Idol Jordin’s first reality TV competition?
Nope! Actually, she competed on America’s Most Talented Kid, Star Search, and American Juniors.

Does she have professional music experience?
She sang back-up on Christian singer Michael W. Smith’s Christmas tour one year. She also reportedly recorded a demo album.

What was her high school experience like?
Jordin is homeschooled.

We all know she can sing. What else can Jordin do?
Apparently, Jordin can model! She won a plus-size model search.

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