Jordin Brianna Sparks (born December 22, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter and model. She rose to fame as the winner of the sixth season of American Idol, and followed her victory with the release of her debut album, which led to her reception of an American Music Award and Grammy nominations in 2008. Her self-titled debut album was certified Platinum in the U.S. on December 12, 2008. Sparks was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Jodi Weidmann-Sparks and former NFL defensive back Phillippi Sparks. She has a younger brother PJ (Phillippi Sparks, Jr.) who also plays football. She lived briefly in Ridgewood, New Jersey and attended Orchard Elementary School. "Battlefield" is a song from American R&B/pop singer-songwriter Jordin Sparks. It serves as the lead single from Sparks' second studio album, Battlefield, which is due July 21, 2009. The single was added to US iTunes on May 12, and was first performed live on American Idol on May 13, 2009. It is scheduled for a full world-wide release in June. The song was released to the US iTunes Store on May 12, 2009.Jordin Brianna Sparks (born December 22, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter and model. She rose.