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Idol Idled by Vocal Injury

Posted Apr 22, 08 9:00 AM CDT in Gossip 

(Newser) – "American Idol" champ Jordin Sparks has been forced to cancel April concert dates with Alicia Keys because of dangerous vocal-cord hemorrhaging, the New York Post reports. Even a sneeze could permanently damage the 18-year-old chart-topper, who has been singing nonstop since winning "Idol" last year. However, her handlers say, Sparks is expected to recover fully.

"It's non-negotiable: You have to cancel. I don't care if you're singing the national anthem at Madison Square Garden," said one doc. "If you have vocal-cord hemorrhaging and it's caught early, the great majority will resolve completely."

Source New York Post

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Jordin Sparks must cancel the next month of her tour due to a career-threatening throat condition.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
"Idol" winner Jordin Sparks is putting her day job on hiatus until her throat condition clears up.   (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
American Idol winner Jordin Sparks sings the American National Anthem during a visit by President Bush to the US ambassador's residence in Accra, Ghana, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Jordin Sparks and Ryan Seacrest pose for a photo before the start of the 21st Annual Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles, on Saturday, March 29, 2008.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Jordin Sparks, here in March at the Kids' Choice Awards, may never sing again if she doesn't take care of her vocal code injury.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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