Jordin Brianna Sparks, born December 22, 1989, is an American singer, actress, model and American Idol contestant from Glendale, Arizona.

She is the daughter of former NFL football player, Phillippi Sparks and Jodi Sparks. She has a younger brother named PJ (Phillippi Sparks, Jr.) She is multiracial. Jordin has acted in many plays, including recently starring as both characters Deborah and Bea in Magdalene at the Plumbline Theater in Franklin, Tennessee.

Jordin has auditioned for the American Juniors and Star Search in 2003 before appearing in America's Most Talented Kids twice in 2004 and winning in her first appearance. She was one of seven to appear in a special championship edition of the show.

She also appeared on American Idol on January 17, 2007, earning a gold ticket to appear in Hollywood and the so-called "fan" nickname "Ugly Betty." [citation needed] Some pundits have already named her a favorite to win the contest, hinted at by American Idol judge Randy Jackson's prediction that "Curly hair will win this year."

She is also a national anthem soloist, performing for various sporting events such as the Phoenix Suns, the Arizona Cardinals and the Arizona Diamondbacks. She has also sung in such events as Country Thunder, a famous country music venue.

She has sung among such celebrities as Alice Cooper in his Christmas show in 2004 and has twice toured with singer Michael W. Smith.

Jordin recorded an album titled For Now in 2003, a five-song album at the age of thirteen with Matthew Ward, a legendary Christian music artist and Gary Leach, an engineer who has worked on several of LeAnn Rimes' albums. She appeared in a compilation album titled Live at Mr. Lucky's in 2004. Jordin is in the process of writing and performing new material.