American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, 17, has said several times that she has never had any vocal training, describing her singing talent a gift from God. However, her vocal coach, Melissa Black, told MSNBC she was “hurt for a week” by Jordin’s denial. She claims she gave the teen weekly lessons when Jordin was about 14, saying “I knew she wouldn’t take long to perfect her craft because she was so good.” However, Black adds, “Jordin didn’t have to mention my name, but at least acknowledge you had training.”
