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Jordin Sparks: A True 'Idol'
Jordin Sparks is living her dream. She came into our studio, after being crowned the new American Idol a mere 12 hours before. She was operating on 2 hours of sleep but, still elated from her journey of beating out hundreds of thousands of hopefuls.
When I met her, I sensed that there was something about her that I liked. Beyond being sweet and charismatic and adorable, she had another "spark" about her.
A sense of Divine Purpose.
She talked about what a whirlwind the last several months had been, how she had been dreaming of this day since she was 12-years-old and watching Kelly Clarkson win. She gave a heartfelt message to her parents whom she said had sacrificed so much for her. And then she sang, "This is My Now" - the song that really sealed her win on the show.
We have a wall in our studio that celebrities sign when they come visit and sit for an interview. When Jordin penned her signature, she signed "To Shaun, Jordin Sparks, Jer. 29:11".
Jeremiah 29:11 (New International Version) "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
I asked Jordin about the bible verse.
She told me that it was something that she has lived by for years. She showed me a silver bangle she was wearing that had the scripture engraved on it.
Quite impressive for a young lady who's only 17-years-old and who has been thrust into fame virtually overnight. In this celebrity-obsessed world that we live in, to be grounded in a place where you know you are guided by a higher power is indeed something to be looked upon with great admiration.
Jordin Sparks - a true American Idol.
Though I am not an idol fan, I think it's wonderful that they can produce a real role model for young girls out there. Just like Kelly Clarkson, Jordin isn't afraid to be her real self.
God knows there are way too many Lohans out there.