Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks is a singer, songwriter and actress whose pop and R&B catalog spans “No Air,” “Battlefield” and No Restrictions, alongside Broadway, film and Christian music collaborations.
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- Born
- December 22, 1989, in Phoenix, Arizona
- Work
- Singer, songwriter and actress
- Breakout
- Won season six of American Idol in 2007 at 17
- On stage
- Nina in In the Heights and Jenna in Waitress on Broadway
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How it started.
Before American Idol, Jordin was already finding places to sing. In a 2024 interview with RNB Philly, she recalled a school-choir solo at four and competing against adults at the Arizona State Fair around age 12. Her performance there earned her a $1,000 prize.
The breakout.
In 2007, Jordin won American Idol’s sixth season at 17, becoming the show’s youngest winner. Her self-titled debut followed that November. Songs including “Tattoo,” “No Air” with Chris Brown and “One Step At a Time” became the foundation of her pop and R&B catalog. Her second album, Battlefield, arrived in 2009.
Beyond her own records.
Jordin made her Broadway debut as Nina in In the Heights in 2010, then starred opposite Whitney Houston in the 2012 film Sparkle. She also co-wrote Ariana Grande’s “The Way,” earning a BMI Pop Award. In 2019, she returned to Broadway to play Jenna in Waitress.
Making room for her own voice.
Jordin independently released No Restrictions in September 2024. Speaking to EUPHORIA., she described letting go of other people’s expectations and wanting to make music that feels authentic and gives listeners stories to connect with. Her work also includes Christmas recordings and Christian collaborations, including “Love Me Like I Am” with for KING & COUNTRY.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2026No AirCo-artist with NGHTMRE
- 2024No RestrictionsRecording artist
- 2009BattlefieldRecording artist
- 2007Jordin SparksRecording artist
Film and Broadway
- 2019WaitressJenna, Broadway replacement
- 2012SparkleSparkle, feature film debut
- 2010In the HeightsNina, Broadway replacement
Awards
- 2024 Grammy nominationBest Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “Love Me Like I Am” with for KING & COUNTRY.
- 2014 BMI Pop AwardHonored as a songwriter of “The Way,” performed by Ariana Grande featuring Mac Miller.
- 2009 Grammy nominationBest Pop Collaboration With Vocals for “No Air.”
- 2008 American Music AwardWon Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist.
Quotes
I like to tell stories, so I’m very excited about that.Jordin Sparks, EUPHORIA.
In an interview published October 3, 2024, she discussed the personal freedom and creative choices behind No Restrictions.
Trivia
- She co-wrote Ariana Grande’s “The Way,” and BMI lists her among its 2014 award-winning songwriters.
- Her birthday is three days before Christmas. In a release announcing The Gift of Christmas, she connected that timing with her love of holiday music.
- Her Broadway roles include both Nina in In the Heights and Jenna in Waitress.
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