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JORDIN SPARKS This Is Her Now
Us Weekly
|July 07, 2025
It's somehow been more than 18 years since Jordin Sparks became the youngest American Idol winner in history. “Can you believe it?” Sparks, now 35, jokes with Us. Since then, life has been good for the singer, who was nominated for a best gospel/inspirational BET Award in June for her feature on “Constant” alongside Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore and Anthony Gargiula. “I’ve got my wonderful son [Dana Jr., 7] and my handsome husband [Dana Isaiah],” she gushes. “I have more inspiration now than ever.” Sparks opens up to Us about getting back in the studio, the joys of motherhood and how she keeps her marriage strong.
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No Restrictions came out in 2024. How did it feel to return to music?
That album was a long time coming. My last album was nine years [before that]. It was lovely to be able to accomplish a goal that I had for myself. I hope people like it when they listen to it — I don't care if it's tomorrow, a year from now [or] 10 years from now.
What's your creative process these days?
This story is from the July 07, 2025 edition of Us Weekly.
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