AP - Jul 22, 2009
Jordin Sparks is living a high-decibel life. She s traveling across the country as a special guest on the Jonas Brothers tour, performing at arenas packed with girls who, as Sparks puts it, scream way...
More »Reuters - Jul 13, 2009
The recording of Jordin Sparks' sophomore album, Battlefield, was much more peaceable than its title might imply. In fact, the season six American Idol champ says the set, due out July 21, was a far...
More »Reuters - Jun 20, 2009
Even Jordin Sparks knows how giddy she sounds. As the 19-year-old American Idol champ rattles off a list of favorite tracks from her new album Battlefield -- due out July 21 on 19 Recordings/Jive Records...
More »AP - May 20, 2009
A look at the winners of Fox s American Idol and what they ve been up to since taking home the prize: • Kelly Clarkson: The 27-year-old singer has released four albums since winning the first Idol...
More »E! Online - Mar 25, 2009
John Mayer and the Jonas Brothers have the same new woman—Jordin Sparks! The American Idol winner is performing with Mayer tomorrow night at the One Splendid Evening benefit for the VH1 Save the...
More »E! Online - Jul 8, 2008
Jordin Sparks is getting in touch with Jesse McCartney and his Beautiful Soul. The tween favorites are teaming up this summer for a 16-date North American tour, kicking off Aug. 5 in Sacramento, Calif...
More »Reuters - Apr 22, 2008
Jordin Sparks is battling an acute vocal cord hemorrhage, and has dropped off the just-launched Alicia Keys tour while she recovers. The 2007 American Idol winner was forced to cancel three shows over...
More »AP - Apr 21, 2008
Vocal problems have forced Jordin Sparks to temporarily withdraw from Alicia Keys tour and cancel all performances for the rest of the month, a representative for the American Idol champ said Monday....
More »E! Online - Apr 21, 2008
Since winning last year's American Idol, Jordin Sparks has been performing nonstop. Which, as it turns out, wasn't such a great idea. Sparks is being forced to sit out the opening dates of Alicia...
More »E! Online - Feb 18, 2008
Yes, American Idol will air three times this week. But is that really enough? Nah. Starting Monday, an Idol-free day in the TV universe, eager-beaver fans can preorder the newly minted Top 24'...
More »E! Online - Feb 15, 2008
Alicia Keys wants to follow no one but Jordin Sparks. The reigning American Idol champion has signed on to open for Keys on the platinum-selling chanteuse's upcoming As I Am tour, in support...
More »AP - Feb 4, 2008
Jordin Sparks probably couldn t have picked a better set of circumstances for her first Super Bowl. First off, the American Idol champ was selected to sing the national anthem. Then, her favorite team...
More »E! Online - Nov 28, 2007
The Grinch might be stealing Christmas from music retailers, but thanks to Josh Groban and Oprah, there's still some singing in Whoville. For the sales week kicked off by Super Tuesday—the...
More »AP - Nov 21, 2007
When teen music stars approach the age of consent, they often test the boundaries of what s appropriate by taking on projects with adult content. American Idol champ Jordin Sparks took the opposite approach...
More »E! Online - Oct 12, 2007
Sanjaya's giving American Idol headaches again. And this time, his tender age, not his off-key singing, is the issue. The Idol powers that be at 19 Entertainment have agreed pay $5,000 to the state...
More »E! Online - Aug 17, 2007
Jordin Sparks has jumped to Jive. The youngest ever American Idol winner has inked a recording contract with 19Recordings/Jive Records, it was announced Friday. The deal makes her the first alum of...
More »E! Online - May 23, 2007
American Idol is, once again, a singing competition. In the end, Jordin Sparks rose to the top of a season more crowded with stories about Antonella's photos, Haley's short shorts and Sanjaya...
More »AP - May 14, 2007
At some point, American Idol producers must have shaken their heads, wondering how they passed over Jordin Sparks, whose soulful singing and girl-next-door likableness have gained fans week after week...
More »AP - May 12, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The three remaining `American Idol contestants took to the streets Friday of their rapturous hometowns. Local loyalists showed all day just who they thought should...
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