The Reigning Champ!

Enough Britney! Hello Jordin! The reigning American Idol champion Jordin Sparks has released her self-titled album, 'Jordin Sparks', just a few months ago. The seventeen year old (now eighteen) graced the Idol stage as the youngest American Idol winner to date. Her debut album is considered a mix of hip-hop and R&B and varies from powerful ballads to some up-tempo songs. Songs like 'Permanent Monday' and 'Now you Tell Me' really show her power house voice while songs like 'Shy Boy' and 'Young and In Love' show a funkier side to her voice. Her hit single, 'Tattoo', is soaring up the music charts and hitting the radios everywhere. Jordin also teamed up with superstar Chris Brown for a ballad duet 'No Air' which has also been blowing up on radio stations all across America. Her recent super bowl appearance in her hometown of Glendale, Arizona blew viewers away with her memorable rendition of the nation anthem.

I have been a fan of Jordin Sparks ever since the very beginning. She caught my eye when she first auditioned in front of Randy, Paula, and Simon in Seattle, Washington. Even though she wasn't who I was placing my votes for every week in the competition (I'm a big Blake Lewis and Chris Richardson fan), she has quickly become one of my favorite artist to come out of American Idol and her album has become a fast favorite. Not only does Jordin Sparks have a unstoppable voice but her bubbly personality and an appealing enthusiasm about getting to be the center of attention make you can't help but like her. I feel that Jordin is such a positive role model to younger girls today. Even though she might be a few months younger than I am, I certainly look up to her. Everyone should go out and buy this album! You won't be dissappointed. (oh and since you're there anyway, pick up Blake Lewis's album too!=)