Jordin Sparks

Jordin Brianna Sparks (born December 22, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. In 2007, she won the sixth season of American Idol.

Sparks was born in Phoenix, Arizona, to Jodi (née Weidmann) and Phillippi Sparks, a former professional football player. Sparks has a younger brother, Phillippi "PJ" Sparks, Jr., who plays football at Arizona Christian University. She grew up in the suburbs of Ridgewood, New Jersey, while her father played as a defensive back for the New York Giants.