Jordin Sparks

Nine months ago, a plucky 17-year-old from Glendale, Arizona became the youngest ever winner of American Idol. Since then, Jordin Sparks has followed the Kelly Clarkson path towards US chart glory, selling half a million copies of her debut album and scoring her first top ten hit. Her next task? To crack the UK. Can Jordin succeed where Chris Daughtry failed (and Carrie Underwood didn't even bother to try)? With the shimmering, emotionally-charged pop/R&B of 'Tattoo' as her first single, we wouldn't bet against her.

Has winning American Idol sunk in yet?
"Sometimes it does sink in, but at other times I still think 'Is this really happening? Am I really living this life?' It's still kind of surreal. I still find it incredible when I see my album in stores and hear my songs on the radio."


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