By Jeffrey Mitchell
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 4/22/08 — Severe vocal problems have led to the suspension of Jordin Sparks participation in the Alicia Keys’ tour and to cancel all performances for the rest of the month, a representative for the “American Idol” winner said Monday.
A vocal chord injury could permanently strip “American Idol” season six winner Jordin Sparks of her singing voice if she does not abide by doctor’s orders and rest, several throat specialists told ABCNEWS
“All of her April activities have been postponed or canceled so she can take care of her voice properly,” a 19/Jive Records spokeswoman told The Associated Press.
Sparks was diagnosed with an acute vocal chord hemorrhage, an injury similar to a blood blister that results from the overuse of vocal chords. The condition is most often seen in people who use their voice professionally, such as attorneys, teachers or, as in the “American Idol” case, singers.
Many singers, including Elton John( who finally needed surgery), Steven Tyler (lAerosmith) and Jessica Simpson, have reportedly had their careers temporarily sidelined by vocal injuries.
The 18-year-old singer, whose hits include “Tattoo” and “No Air,” was scheduled to be the open for Keys’ on the tour, which kicked off over the weekend in Hampton, Va. In addition to missing the tour’s first month, Sparks was forced to cancel a performance at the Earth Day Network & Green Apple Festival concert in Washington, D.C.
But Sparks, who is under a doctor’s care, is expected to rejoin Keys’ tour in May or perhaps sooner if she progresses, the label said.
“Jordin Sparks is on vocal rest and is expected to make a full and complete recovery,” according to a statement from 19/Jive Records. “Sparks has been going nonstop over the past two years and now she’s going through the normal course of learning how to manage and care for her voice.”
Sparks was the youngest winner of “American Idol” when she won the talent competition last year. She released her self-titled debut album late last year.
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1 allanah // Jan 6, 2009 at 6:05 pm
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2 Ernest // Jan 17, 2009 at 11:48 am
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3 Ingrid // Jan 24, 2009 at 1:54 pm
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U Hav my big encouregment, ur so cute & pretty, Please tak care of ur voice&weight.I lik all ur songs!!!Continue ur remixes & don’t look behind u! Luv ya.Kss§.
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5 Jamil Silva Conceição // Mar 10, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Sparks you are very, very beautiful!!! and your voice too!!! be happy!! girl!!
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