15 Things you don’t know about Jordin Sparks

1.  Real name Jordin Brianna Sparks

2.  Jordin Sparks was born December 22, 1989 in Phoenix, Arizona

3.  Jordin Sparks father is African-American and her mother is Caucasian

4.  Jordin Sparks father played as a defensive back for the New York Giants

5.  Jordin Sparks attended Sandra Day O’Connor High School until 2006, when she was homeschooled to better concentrate on her singing

6.  Jordin Sparks is an evangelical Christian and attends Calvary Community Church in Phoenix

7.  Jordin Sparks won an award for best young artist of the year in Arizona for three years

8.  Jordin Sparks remains the youngest winner in American Idol history

9.  After winning American Idol, Sparks signed to 19 Recordings/Jive Records, becoming the first Idol winner to join the label

10.  The song “Tattoo” certified platinum in the United States and Australia.  To date, “Tattoo” has sold over two million copies in the U.S

11.  On January 20, 2009, Sparks performed “Faith” at the Commander-in-Chief’s Inaugural Ball, hosted by President Barack Obama during the First inauguration of Barack Obama

12.  In October 2010, Jordin Sparks released her debut fragrance, “Because of You

13.  Since Jordin Sparks win in 2007, Sparks has returned to Idol six times

14.  Jordin Sparks is also is a member of the National Youth Leadership Committee for the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration, along with Nick Jonas, Genevieve Ryan, and Brodi Conover.

15.  Jordin Sparks acted on Sparkle alongside Whitney Houston