CONGRATULATIONS to 17-year-old Jordin Sparks, who has made history as the youngest “American Idol” winner.
Here’s an excerpt from the San Francisco Chronicle story:
Jordin Sparks grew up on “American Idol,” watching the show since she was 12 years old and telling her mother it was what she wanted to do.
“Now I’m actually doing it,” the 17-year-old told reporters backstage after winning the competition in Wednesday’s season finale.
The announcement that the Arizona teenager bested Blake Lewis, 25, the beat-boxer from Washington state, came at the end of a two-hour extravaganza at the Kodak Theatre.

August 9th, 2008 at 2:42 am
Fresh Udpate about Melinda Doolittle”
Melinda Doolittle: This past week Melinda did finish the vocals on her CD! . All of that happens quickly then we will see her CD on shelves this Fall! Also, keep your eye out for her first official single that should be hitting airwaves in the coming weeks. Melinda is going to be throwing a lot of music at us in the coming months so get ready!
Website to support Melinda Career http://www.mdstreetteam.com
May 9th, 2008 at 1:10 am
I am happy for Jordin but i alway voted for Melinda. You want fresh new and update about Melinda http://www.mdstreetteam.com . Melinda will released her first album this year she say around July or August 2008. You are welcome to join us
June 1st, 2007 at 9:14 am
too bad for Melinda who obviously lacks beauty and star appeal
May 25th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
But It should have been better if Melinda Doolittle won the contest!
She’s the best singer there is for that season and the people haven’t judged well.