Tuesday, May 22, 2007

now for jordin...


JORDIN SPARKS

Who she is: The bubbly, curly-haired daughter of a former NFL star. She resides in Arizona.

What she does: Belt, hit power notes and don empire-waist dresses. All while flashing her token smile.

Best performance: Likely her take on Martina McBride's "A Broken Wing," after which judge Simon Cowell said, "I actually believe, based on that performance, you could win 'American Idol.'"

Worst performance: A rendition of Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer," which came out screechy and desperate. Cowell also compared her look to something out of "The Addams Family." Ouch.

Cool facts: She appeared on "America's Most Talented Kids" in 2004, and won a plus-size model search for Torrid in 2006. Also, she's appeared with Alice Cooper and toured with Christian vocalist Michael W. Smith. She performed at some pro-life events while living in Arizona.

Why you should vote for her: Comparatively, she's been very consistent vocally, offering talent well beyond her youth. Her bubbly personality and good looks make her a prime candidate for the AI brand.

Why you shouldn't: Some viewers think she's boring, and others raise questions about her maturity and ability to handle fame. Recently, she ignited debate when it appeared as if she feigned tears after a contestant was ousted. And last week, she talked back to Cowell.

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