Let the music critics tell it they will argue that quality R&B and soul music is now a rarity. Digging…

Last May, amid the glaring scrutiny of the global media, 17-year-old Jordin Sparks made history. From a field of 24 semi-finalists, Sparks vanquished all comers to become the youngest winner ever on American Idol.
Now comes the really hard part.
As previous winners have learned, post-Idol life… more