Vital Statistics
Birth Name: Jordin Brianna Sparks
Nicknames: Jo Jo, J-Speezy
Birthdate: December 22nd, 1989
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona
Age: 19
Height: 5'10"
Hometown: Glendale, Arizona
Ethnicity: Black and White/European

Favourites
Food: Mexican and Pickles
Restaurant: Top Shelf
Candy: LemonHeads
Singer: Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake and John Mayer
Rapper: Kanye West, 50 Cent and T.I.
TV Show: Spongebob Squarepants, Friends, 24, The Office, and American Idol
Movie: The Notebook
Musical: Smokey Joe's Cafe
Sport: Football and Basketball
Athlete: Larry Fitzgerald, Tiki Barber, Phoenix Suns players
Gym Workout: Spin class
Makeup: MAC
Color: Turquoise and Hot Pink

Random Facts
  •  Is a devout Christian
  •  Hates math
  •  Plays guitar
  •  Her father Phillippi is a former NFL player
  •  Her mother Jodi is a real-estate agent
  •  Has one sibling, her brother PJ
  •  Enjoys reading
  •  Can do a British accent very well
  •  Has five tattoos
  •  Wears a size 11 shoe
  •  Has a prominant, self proclaimed "ghetto booty"
  •  Loves the "Twilight" series
  •  Has a nose piercing
  •  Is a plus-size model
  •  First ran into the paparazzi while eating lunch at Johnny Rockets
  •  Biggest pet peeve is poor spelling
  •  Is pro-life
  •  Was featured in a full page ad in the December 2006 issue of Seventeen
  •  Is very proud of her curves
  •  Looks up to Tony Dungy
  •  Wears a purity ring with "True Love Waits" inscribed on it
  •  Is a former winner of Torrid's plus-size model search
  •  Is the youngest ever winner of "American Idol"
  •  Has not been formally trained to sing
  •  Musical influences are Beyonce and Mariah Carey
  •  Performed the National Anthem for President George W. Bush
  •  Listens to anything from Christian music to Country,
  •  Screamo-Metal and Rap
  •  Started singing at the age of 18 months
  •  Was invited to and performed at President Barack Obama's Inaugural Ball
  •  The first song Jordin sang was "Jesus Loves Me"
  •  Has toured with Michael W. Smith, Alicia Keys, Jesse McCartney, Jonas Brothers and Britney Spears.
  •  Recorded her first album at only 13
  •  Was initially rejected after her first "American Idol" audition
  •  Would like to be able to play the piano by ear
  •  Sang at the memorial service for Pat Tillman
  •  Performed at COX Communications' "Everyday Heroes" awards ceremony
  •  Auditioned for "Star Search" and "American Juniors" when she was 12
  •  Is friends with the Jonas Brothers
  •  Was a contestant on "America's Most Talented Kids" in 2003
  •  Used to be featured in Torrid's print ads and store displays
  •  Wants to be in a toothpaste commercial

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