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Jordin Sparkin-a very talented young girl
Posted in American Idol, Music, TV Show on the May 24, 2007
As the “American Idol” judges have reminded viewers once or twice, Jordin Sparks is only 17 years old. Throughout the season, everyone — voters included — has been impressed with the teen’s talent and poise.
So how doe s she do it? Well, Sparks is no stranger to the spotlight. Her dad, Phillippi Sparks, spent nine seasons in the NFL as a cornerback for the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys. Growing up, Jordin took pictures with her family for national magazines and saw fans swarm her dad for autographs.
“He actually told me the other day that when he would sign autographs, I would just be watching so intently,” Jordin said about her dad. “He said it was really weird, because he was watching me the other day, and now it’s all turned around.”
It’s a given that you have to have a good voice to make it on “Idol”, but you also have to be able to work a stage, appeal to fans and hold your own against the judges. Jordin might lack the singing experience of her 20-something competitors, but she certainly has a leg up in the fame department.
And Jordin isn’t the first “Idol” hopeful to come from well-known lineage. We caught up with past contestants who also have the drive for fame in their genes.
It turns out that the family is very important even in shows like American Idol. Because if your parents have taught how you should act in front of people and how to impress this is a big advantage because many of the young singers are a little bit afraid of cameras and fame once they got popularity. But if you know how to control yourself you will definitely have a bigger success. Like Jordin now.