Biography
Jordin Brianna Sparks, professionally famous by stage name Jordin Sparks, is an American actress, songwriter, and singer. She is one of those celebrity girls who garnered fame through their hard work and dedication. She won American Idol’s 6th Season at the age of seventeen. This was the time when Jordin came to prominence and became a world-known celebrity. She became the youngest winner of the series. She grabbed the attention of people due to her splendid voice and singing sensation.
She released her self-titled studio album ‘Jordin Sparks’ on Nov 20, 2007 in the USA. The same album made its way to Canada ten days after the US launch. It turned out to be a big hit for the girl with a superb voice. The album reached 10th spot on the US Billboard 200. More than 119,000 copies of the musical collection were sold just within the first week of the official launch. She was delighted to see the overnight success of his first-ever musical launch. Jordin’s debut album welcomed platinum certification from RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). According to the recent figures, over 2 million copies of ‘Jordin Sparks’ were sold worldwide.
Sparks currently lives in Glendale, Arizona, United States. She entered the world of professional singing in 2006 and still fully active with her singing career. She has mothered a beautiful child and living a happy life with her partner. The name of his spouse is Dana Isaiah. They were married in 2017 after dating each other for a long time. The girl is experienced in pop and R&B genres. She signed deals with prominent music labels such as Legacy Recordings, Louder than Life, Jive, 19, RED Associated Labels, and RCA. The stunner has performed associated acts with Jesse McCartney and Jason Derulo.
Who are Jordin Sparks's Parents?
Jordin opened her eyes on Dec 22, 1989, in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. The name of his father is Phillippi Sparks while her mother is known as Jodi Jackson. Dad of the talented female singer is a former professional football player. The name of Jordin’s younger brother is Phillippi Sparks Junior who is also a professional football player. He plays for the Arizona Christian University. The talented singing sensation belongs to Scottish, German, Norwegian, English, French, Cherokee, and Afro-American ancestry.
Sparks spent the early days of her childhood in Ridgewood, New Jersey. After living in New Jersey for a while, she went to Northwest Community School located in Phoenix until the 8th grade. The girl also attended Sandra Day High School until she was homeschooled by Pam Wiedmann (Jordin’s grandmother) in order to focus on her singing. Religiously talking, Jordin is an evangelical Christian and frequently visits the Calvary Community Church situated in Phoenix. The girl is very close to her parents, grandparents, and teachers.
Music Career
Jordin started appearing in singing contests before appearing on the big platform of American Idol. She participated in different competitions such as America’s Most Talented Kids, Drug-Free AZ Superstar Search, Overall Spotlight Award, Colgate Country Showdown, and Coca-Cola’s Rising Star. The talented beauty used to perform the national anthem at different local events. In 2006, the impressive singer auditioned twice for the American Idol’s 6th season. First, she appeared in Los Angeles but couldn’t be selected due to performance. Next time, she appeared for the auditions in Seattle and earned a golden ticket from the judges.
Sparks made a splash with her debut studio eponymous album ‘Jordin Sparks’ on Nov 20, 2007. It was released in Canada 10 days after the US release. The album secured 10th spot on the US Billboard Hot 200 Albums Chart. According to authentic sources, more than 119,000 copies were sold within the first week. The album helped Jordin earn many prestigious titles and awards. Sparks didn’t want to lose the spark and that’s why she began working on her 2nd studio collection. She released her second studio album ‘Battlefield’ on Jul 17, 2009, via 19 Recordings and Jive Records. It was positioned at 7th place on the US Billboard, at 11th in the United Kingdom, and at 34th in Australia. The album was ranked in the top 20 in many other major music markets.
After taking a long break, Jordin made a striking comeback with her 3rd studio album ‘Right Here Right Now’ on Aug 21, 2015. It was launched through Red Associated Labels, Louder Than Life, 19 Recordings, and Sony Music Entertainment. The girl has launched many spectacular music numbers throughout her professional career as a musician. In 2006, she released her mixtape under the title ‘For Now’. The next year in 2007, she brought her extended play with caption ‘Jordin Sparks’. In 2014, she launched a fabulous mixtape with title ‘ByeFelicia’ and earned a nice response from fans. Recently in 2019, she rolled out another fantastic extended play under the heading ‘1990’.
Personal Life
Jordin had to suffer from vocal cord hemorrhaging because of consistent singing and overusing her vocal cards. She went through medical treatments and the doctor advised her to take rest from singing. The outstanding performer and professional American singer fell in love with the handsome Jason Derulo. Both of them kept dating each other for consecutive three years. Their relationship couldn’t live longer and the duo parted their ways in 2014.
Sparks tied the wedding knot with Dana Isaiah on Jul 17, 2017. He is a famous fitness model based in Hawaii. According to reports, she was found pregnant in November 2017. She was expecting a baby boy in spring 2018. Her son was born on May 2, 2018, and the couple named him Dana Isaiah Thomas Junior.
How much is Jordin Sparks's Net Worth?
Jordin started her music endeavor at a young age. She performed at many different platforms throughout her struggling years. Eventually, she got the breakthrough that she needed in form of American Idol. The talented girl appeared in auditions and got selected. She performed outstandingly throughout the seasons and finally declared as the winner. She has launched three studio albums and many EPs, singles, and mixtapes. Jordin's net worth is estimated at $10 Million.
