Jordin Sparks BiographySparks is the daughter of former NFL football player, Phillippi Sparks, and wife Jodi Sparks. She has a younger brother named PJ (Phillippi Sparks, Jr.). As a daughter of a Black father and a White mother, she is biracial. She is managed by maternal grandmother Pam Wiedmann. Her aunt Shari is an actress & model.Sparks is currently homeschooled. She is a fan of football, reading, and music. She also attends church. She has been singing since she was 18 months old.In
2007, Sparks appeared on the January 17, 2007 broadcast of sixth season of
American Idol, earning a "gold ticket" and the right to appear in the
Hollywood Round.