Jordin Sparks

American actress and singer Jordin Sparks is well-known worldwide. In addition, Jordin Sparks became well-known in 2007 after becoming the youngest winner of American Idol’s sixth season at the age of 17.

Quick Facts

Name Jordin Sparks
Full Name Jordin Sparks-Thomas
Net Worth $8 Million
Date of Birth 22 December 1989
Age 32 Years Old
Birth Place Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Currently Live In New York and Los Angeles
Profession Singer, Songwriter, Actress and Businesswoman
Debut Song: This Is My Now (2007)
Music Video: Tattoo (2007)
Film: American Idol (2007)
Years Active 2006 – Present
Famous Role Sparkle Anderson in Film Sparkle (2012)
Nationality American
Religion Christian
Ethnicity African-American, German, English, Scottish and Norwegian Descent
Hometown Phoenix, Arizona
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
School/High School Sandra Day O’Connor High School, Laurel Springs School and Northwest Community Christian School, Phoenix, Arizona
College/University University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Education Qualification Graduate

How was the early years of Jordin Sparks?

On December 22, 1989, in Phoenix, Arizona, the United States of America, Jordin Sparks was born. She is 32 years old and has American citizenship, according her date of birth. Jordin Sparks-Thomas is her birth name, and she is of African American descent.

Jordin Sparks Childhood Pic(Source: Instagram)

Sparks is the daughter of Jodi Sparks and Phillippi Sparks (mother). Her father is a well-known professional athlete who played football for the “New York Giants.” Phillippi “PJ” Sparks Jr., her younger brother, was a part of her upbringing. Football was played by her brother at Arizona Christian University.

What is the height and weight of Jordin Sparks?

Jordin Sparks posing for a photo (Source: Instagram)

This American singer weighs about 64 kilograms and is 6 feet tall. She also has black hair and dark brown eyes, and her body measurements are 36-28-36 inches. The same goes for her bra size, which is 4 B, her dress size, which is 8, and her shoe size, which is 11.

What is the relationships status of Jordin Sparks?

Jordin Sparks wed fitness model Dana Isaiah on July 17, 2017. In November 2017, People magazine made her pregnancy public. On May 2, 2018, Sparks gave birth to her first child, a son. She once dated Jason Derulo for three years before calling it quits in 2014.

Jordin Sparks with her family (Source: Instagram)

As a result of overusing her vocal cords, Sparks experienced serious vocal cord hemorrhaging in April 2008. Sparks had to cancel planned gigs, including guest appearances on Alicia Keys’ tour, when doctors suggested vocal rest. A month later, doctors gave Sparks the all-clear, allowing her to re-join the tour.

Professional life

Regarding her educational background, she attended “Sandra Day O’Connor High School” and “Northwest Community Christian School.” She demonstrated her singing talent while still in her early years by participating in talent competitions like “America’s Most Talented Kids,” “Junior Idol,” and “Star Search.”

At the age of 12, she participated in the “Arizona State Fair” and earned a trophy for her outstanding singing. In addition, from 2004 to 2006, when she was in her teen years, she collaborated on numerous musical performances with well-known singers Alice Coopers and Michael W Smith.

She surprised her parents when she started singing at just 18 months old, well before she could talk. Early in 2006, Jordin Sparks tried out for the sixth season of the well-known television reality series “American Idol,” however she was not selected.

She was unfazed by the Los Angeles judges’ lack of enthusiasm for her. She tried her luck again at the Seattle auditions, and this time she was successful. Both the viewers and the judges of the reality television program applauded her performances.

She was crowned the winner of the sixth season on May 23, 2007, drawing attention to this talented singer from all over the world. She became the youngest winner in the history of the American Idol series by winning the award during the broadcast.

Jordin Sparks singing in concert (Source: The Boombox)

Later that year, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded her self-titled debut studio album platinum certification. It has now sold over two million copies globally.

More on Career

The Billboard Hot 100 top ten singles “Tattoo” and “No Air,” a duet with Chris Brown, were included on the album. With over three million digital downloads in the US, “No Air” is currently the third best-selling single by any American Idol contestant.

For the song, she was nominated for her first Grammy in the category of Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. Sparks’ second studio album, Battlefield (2009), debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 chart.

Sparks is the only American Idol competitor to have all five of her songs rank in the top 20 in the United States; the album’s title song’s peak position on the Billboard Hot 100 was number 10. “S.O.S. (Let the Music Play),” her second song, peaked at the top of the Hot Dance Club Play chart.

Various Works

After Battlefield was released, Sparks pursued acting jobs on Broadway and in television. In The Heights (2010), she made her stage debut as Nina Rosario and her feature film debut as the title character in Sparkle (2012).

She has also created a number of fragrances, such as Because of You… in 2010, Fascinate, and Ambition in 2012. She released a mixtape called #ByeFelicia (2014) as part of a new record deal with Louder Than Life/Red Associated Labels, a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment, marking her comeback to music after a five-year hiatus.

Right Here Right Now (2015), the most recent R&B studio album by Sparks, was less commercially successful but received favorable reviews from music reviewers.

Achievements

2008 saw Spark win the Outstanding New Artist NAACP Image Award and the Best Heartbreak Video BET Pre-Award. She received a Teen Choice Award for Choice Hook-Up and a BET Award for Beautiful Face that same year. She got the American Music Award once more in 2008 for Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist.

Jordin Sparks giving speech after winning NAACP Award (Source: Just Jared)

She earned the BMI Pop Award and the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Combined Forces in 2009. Likewise, she also received the Soul Train Award for Best Gospel/Inspirational Performance in 2012, which is comparable. She received the BMI Pop Award for Songwriter later in 2014.

How much is the net worth of Jordin Sparks?

She has amassed a sizable chunk of money from her career as a famous singer and actress. Her estimated net worth as of 2022 was $10 million, and she was paid more than $80,000 year for her work. The majority of them come from her albums, performances, and television appearances.

Is Jordin Sparks a social media user?

There are more than 1.9 million followers on his Instagram profile. Similarly, she has 3.5 million Twitter followers and more than 9 million Facebook fans. She also has a YouTube channel with the same name and more than 1.21 subscribers.

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