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Jordin Sparks To Perform National Anthem Prior To Game One Of … – Las Vegas Aces
October 7, 2023
LAS VEGAS (October 7, 2023)—The Las Vegas Aces announced today that Grammy® nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Jordin Sparks is singing the National Anthem prior to Game One of the WNBA Finals between the top-seeded Aces and the No. 2 seed New York Liberty. Tip Sunday at Michelob ULTRA Arena is 12 pm PT, and the game is being broadcast on ABC.
The defending champion Aces won a WNBA-record 34 games during the regular season, and swept Chicago and Dallas to advance to the Finals for the 3rd time in 4 years. The Liberty (32-8) beat Washington and Connecticut en route to their first WNBA Finals appearance since 2002.
Sparks’ new track and accompanying music video are set to be released on October 13. The song was written by Sparks along with Dwayne Abernathy, Mathew Jarragin, Nicholas Stone, Matisse Pasillas and Cole Fredrick. “I loved the old school R&B vibe of this record,” said Sparks. “I’m so excited for my fans to hear it!”
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“Call My Name’,” comes on the heels of Sparks #1 hit with, for KING + COUNTRY,“ titled, “Love Me Like I Am,” which just garnered a DOVE nomination. Her next album is produced by Dem Jointz, set for release in 2024.
ABOUT JORDIN SPARKS
Jordin Sparks is a Grammy® nominated, multi-platinum singer/songwriter and actress who, in one of the show’s highest-rated seasons, garnered worldwide attention as the winner of season six American Idol. Cumulatively, Sparks’ popular singles have sold over 10 million digital tracks in the U.S. Sparks is also a gifted songwriter. Arianna Grande’s smash single, “The Way,” was cowritten by Sparks and earned her a B.M.I. songwriting award. She has toured with superstars Britney Spears, Alicia Keys, The Jonas Brothers, New Kids on The Block, and the Backstreet Boys and headlined her own tour.
Sparks has garnered two B.E.T. Awards, one American Music Award, and one People’s Choice Award, and has been nominated for two MTV Awards and a Grammy®. She made her Broadway debut starring in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway smash, In the Heights, and made her film debut playing the lead role in the SONY Pictures film Sparkle, opposite the legendary Whitney Houston. Jordin’s positive body image, message, and success have impacted people worldwide. She considers philanthropy an integral part of her life and was recently profiled by CNN Heroes and Dress for Success for her charity work.
Sparks has since returned to the Broadway stage as the lead in the TONY® award winning WAITRESS with music by Sara Bareilles, to critical acclaim, and Executive-Produced and starred in Hallmark’s, A Christmas Treasure. She is a sought after successful social media influencer due to her impressive social media following. She has also successfully transitioned into network broadcasting hosting/co-hosting on some of television’s most iconic programs, such as N.B.C.’s TODAY Show, A.B.C.’s Good Morning America, A.B.C.’s The View, C.B.S.’ The Talk, PBS’ Great Performances (with John Lithgow), amongst others.
Sparks released two previous albums in 2020. “Sounds Like Me,” and her first-ever Christmas album, “Cider & Hennessy.” Sparks just served as in-stadium host at the Super Bowl and has new music coming out in 2023 on the heels of a #1 single with for King & Country, for which she just received a DOVE award nomination. She just released new music on the Gala music platform and is currently finalizing her new album with famed producer Dem Jointz set for release next year.
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