The youngest girl in the season 6 competition, giddy, talented Jordin Sparks, 17, stood out from the moment she auditioned for “American Idol” in Seattle – both for her strong pipes and her infectious, youthful charm. A junior in high school, she currently lives in Glendale, AZ. Sparks began singing when she was only 18 months old. She won the “Arizona Idol” contest. Her favorite band is Something Corporate.