"What you see when she speaks and is giddy and kind of funny and smiling all the time, that's Jordin," Siegrest said. The cheerful disposition is no act, according to Siegrest. She's the most outgoing and she's the most charitable person." "I always thought it was going to be between Jordin and Melinda," said Corless. She believes Lewis will be the next one shown the door. Leeann Corless, a 34-year-old single mom, and her 10-year-old son have attended every viewing party since April. On Friday, about 5,000 people weathered triple-digit heat to glimpse Sparks during a hometown appearance. The city also has been distributing free "Glendale supports Jordin" posters at its visitor center. Since March 20, the city of about 245,000 has seen hundreds of people from all over the state turn out to watch Sparks on two 14-foot TVs. Glendale has been throwing support behind Sparks with elaborate, outdoor American Idol viewing parties at a local shopping complex. In September 2006, she snagged the title Arizona Idol, a competition put on by the local FOX affiliate, and a second chance to audition for the show. Locally owned restaurant bringing you craft BBQ and favorites from the grill. "Every decision they make, they really take a lot of time to see 'OK, how is this going to affect her?' She's just so grounded," Raye said.ĭuring the last year, Sparks was home schooled so she could focus on music. Pandy Raye, Sparks' former guitar teacher, said the teen's family would make sure she stayed role-model material. "There's some responsibility that comes along with that, and I think she's very aware of it," Siegrest said. At an early age, she experienced what it was like being in the public eye. Siegrest said having a father who was a pro athlete should help Sparks deal with her growing fame. She gets better every week," Cooper said. "She really has matured at gaining control of her voice. Churchgoers and family were usually her only audience.īobb Cooper, artistic director at Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix, remembers a 13-year-old Sparks only being cast in ensemble roles, like a poppy in "The Wiz." Singing was a passion from the beginning. The daughter of retired NFL player Phillippi Sparks, Sparks spent most of her childhood in Glendale, a Phoenix suburb. "I thought that was really cool in the mix of all the business, she wanted to watch her brother play a junior high game." Even there she got recognized," Siegrest said. Local Valley favorites (and beyond) Pandy Raye, Michael Assad and Jeremy Graham will provide the live music."She wore baggy clothes and a cap. First 100 tickets will receive a Carefree Spirits bourbon glass! We will also have other spirits and beverages available. Each ticket includes a taste their products. What to expect? Ticket price includes Bourbon/Vodka tasting, BBQ from Kingpin BBQ, Live Music and vendor booths for shopping and to increase awareness supporting our local community.Ĭarefree Spirits Distillery offers Family-made handcrafted award-winning premium vodkas and bourbons. Partial proceeds will benefit Unbridled Pathways (501c3 in process) and Chicks With Picks Foundation. Description AMEHOF Fundraiser Concert The Hall Special Guest Chicks with Picks Pandy Raye & Neil Bunker up first. Creating community and connection is what Unbridle It is all about (both with and without horses) so being surrounded in a beautiful outdoor venue with horses is perfect! Join us for this FUNdraising event highlighting some tastes, sounds and businesses that make up our local Cave Creek area communities. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT – Dixileta Dr, Cave Creek, AZĬost: Early bird Tickets are $75 per person until 9/24 and then $95 per person.
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