Jordin Sparks is an American singer and actress who rose to fame in 2007 after winning the sixth season of American Idol at age 17, becoming the youngest winner in the series’ history.
Her self-titled debut studio album was certified platinum and sold over two million copies worldwide.
The album spawned the Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles Tattoo and No Air (with Chris Brown), the latter of which is the third highest-selling single by an American Idol contestant.
Sparks’ second studio album, Battlefield (2009), debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 chart.
Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including an NAACP Image Award, a BET Award, an American Music Award, a People’s Choice Award and two Teen Choice Awards.
In 2018, Sparks began production on a reality show with her husband Dana Isaiah.
She has also released new singles in recent years, including Unknown and Call My Name.
Sparks has also acted in various TV shows and movies, such as Rugrats, A Christmas Treasure and God Bless the Broken Road.
Siblings
Jordin has a close-knit family, and her brother P.J. Sparks is a significant part of her life.
P.J. is 31 years old and has been a supportive figure in Jordin’s career. He has been involved in her music projects and has even appeared in some of her music videos.
In 2018, Jordin’s family faced a devastating loss when her 16-year-old stepsister, Bryanna, passed away due to complications from sickle cell anemia.
Bryanna was the daughter of Jordin’s stepmother, and her passing deeply affected Jordin and her family.
Despite this tragedy, Jordin has continued to be a strong and resilient person, using her platform to raise awareness about sickle cell anemia and other health issues.
Career
Sparks rose to fame in 2007 after winning the sixth season of American Idol at age 17, becoming the youngest winner in the series’ history.
Her self-titled debut studio album, released later that year, was certified platinum and sold over two million copies worldwide.
The album spawned the Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles, Tattoo and No Air, the latter of which is the third highest-selling single by an American Idol contestant, selling over three million digital copies in the US.
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Sparks’ second studio album, Battlefield (2009), debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 chart.
Its lead single Battlefield reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, making Sparks the only American Idol contestant to have her first five singles reach the top twenty on the chart.
The second single, S.O.S. (Let the Music Play), became her first number one on the US Hot Dance Club Play chart.
Throughout her career, Sparks has won numerous awards, including an NAACP Image Award, a BET Award, an American Music Award, a People’s Choice Award and two Teen Choice Awards.
In 2009, Billboard magazine ranked her as the 91st Artist of the 2000s Decade, and in 2012 she was ranked at number 92 on VH1’s list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music.
Sparks has also pursued acting, making her stage debut in the musical In The Heights in 2010 and her feature film debut in the 2012 remake of Sparkle.
She has also released several perfumes and returned to music in recent years with new singles and a 2019 EP.
Awards and accolades
Sparks has been recognized with several prestigious awards and accolades throughout her career.
She won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist in 2008.
That same year, she won a BET Award for Best New Artist and an American Music Award for Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist.
She was also nominated for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist at the American Music Awards.
In 2009, Sparks won a People’s Choice Award for Favorite Female Artist.
She also won two Teen Choice Awards – one for Choice Female Artist and one for Choice Female Breakout Artist, both in 2008.
Billboard magazine ranked Sparks as the 91st Artist of the 2000s Decade in 2009 and in 2012 she was ranked at number 92 on VH1’s list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music.
She has also been recognized by various music industry organizations.
Sparks won Songwriter of the Year at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards in 2008.
Her hit single No Air with Chris Brown won ASCAP Song of the Year in 2009 and was also honored at the BMI Pop Awards that year.
