posted by AINews on Aug 20
Nearly three months after her crowning, sixth-season American Idol champion Jordin Sparks has officially signed a recording contract.
The 17-year-old Glendale, AZ native will cut her debut album with 19 Recordings/Jive Records. Jive is part of the Zomba Label Group, a division of Sony BMG. 19 Recordings is part of 19 Entertainment, the company founded by Idol creator Simon Fuller.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the partnership with 19 Recordings and Jordin Sparks as the first Idol winner to make her home at Jive,” said Barry Weiss, CEO and president of Zomba. “Her poise, her amazing vocal ability, her relentless optimism has been apparent to millions of fans all around the world. We’re honored to have this burgeoning worldwide superstar on Jive Records.”
Jive is scheduled to launch Sparks’ first single “Tattoo” on August 27 for radio airplay, with plans to drop her debut album in November.
“Jordin is a terrific young singer who has found a great home at Jive,” said Sony BMG chairman Clive Davis. “[Weiss] and his successful team know how to patiently nurture career artists, and Jordin Sparks hints of a legacy and longevity waiting to be fulfilled.”
Sparks can currently be seen performing on Idol 6’s summer tour, which is scheduled to come to an end September 22 in Manchester, NH. In addition, she’s also scheduled to appear on Fox’s The Teen Choice Awards on August 26.
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