Jordin Sparks, ‘No Air’ (Season 6) After Jordin Sparks was crowned “American Idol” at age 17, the teenage singer’s career heated up with a trio of songs from her self-titled album.

The 39-year-old had seven songs make it to the Hot 100 but never broke the top 10 — at the time, this was unheard of for "American Idol" contestants. His highest-charting album was 2009's "Kris ...

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Given that he used to work at a dueling pianos bar, Kelly-Cohen is accustomed to performing a wide variety of songs ... the greatest time and you are,” he said. MORE ON KAYKO: 'American Idol ...

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