Jordin Sparks
In May 2007, Jordin Sparks became the youngest victor on “American Idol,” the nation’s No. 1 TV show. On the heels of her American Idol win, Sparks released her self-titled debut album in November 2007 and the critically-acclaimed “JORDIN SPARKS” went on to sell over 1.6 million copies worldwide, earning U.S. platinum status, and spawning three Top 5 hits on Billboard’s Pop singles chart. Sparks has won an American Music Award for Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist, received two MTV Video Music Award nominations for Best Female Video and Best New Artist, and a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals for “No Air” in 2008. In April 2008, Sparks toured with Alicia Keys in the U.S., and again in New Zealand in December. Sparks recently completed her stint as the opening act on the Jonas Brothers North American leg of their 52-date tour while also opening for “The Circus Starring Britney Spears” North American Tour.
