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. "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. Drink and food specials!!! See More User ( 22:30) Taco Tuesday!!! $6."She wore baggy clothes and a cap. Kroeger!!! 8pm!!! User ( 03:55) Lots of Giveaways!!! User ( 22:33) $8.99 House Smoked Burgers $3 Wells $5 Perz Bombs XTREME league trivia 8pm User ( 01:40) Rudy’s Burnt End Street Tacos $9.99 Burnt ends, spicy guacamole aioli, cilantro and onions!!! YUM!!! User ( 21:42) Retro-Wednesday!!! User ( 23:01) FIRST TIME EVER!! Jessica and Vinnie will be bartending together this Sunday Night LIVE MUSIC 7pm W Pandy Raye Sunday Funday!!! No work monday!!!. $5 Perz Bombs $8.99 House Smoked Burgers w/side XTREME trivia See More User ( 05:02) This Sunday!!! User ( 02:35) Tonight!!! User ( 01:12) Swann Boys Approved!! The OMG Chocolate Peanut butter Cup topped with Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce!!! User ( 22:40) CHAR-lee on Special ALL DAY LONG!!! Getcha Sum!!! User ( 07:01) We’ve lined up a face painter too!!! User ( 00:37) HALLOWEEN PARTY!! NO COVER!!! User ( 22:30) Kick Labor Day weekend off right!!! Full slab and 2 sides $22.99 Live Music with the musical stylings of Erich W. Today’s Specials $2 Bud Select Cans $3 Wells. What Others Say About This Business: User ( 00:26) NFL KICK-OFF TONIGHT! We have the NFL TICKET. Clothing Accessories: General: Todd's Clothiers & Tailor Shop (89m).Performing Arts School: Miller Marley School of Dance and Voice (80m).Art School: Miller Marley School of Dance and Voice (80m).Coffee Shop: LocalCoffee.Rocks (57m), Brew Haha Coffeehouse (83m).School: B Street School Of International Hairstyling (57m), Miller-Marley School of Dance and Voice (76m), Miller-Marley School of Dance & Voice (80m). Medical & Health: Wycliff Animal Clinic (33m).Recycling Shop: Sol's Jewelry and Pawn (20m).Evangelical Church: Pathway Church (17m).Company: Ality Locksmith (16m), Clean Efficient Energy Co (18m), Chad Austin Fitness (23m).Restaurant: Fan's Tea & Dumplings (13m).Amenity: The Medicine Shoppee (9m), Fireside BBQ (11m).Health Care Service: Identity Chiropractic (8m).General Car Repair Servicing: Garage (8m).Personal Trainer: Priority Fitness (6m).Family Style Restaurant: Olympic Village Restaurant (6m).
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