This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007. COUNT 8
QSN1 In what year did American Idol begin a contest to decide the winners single? ANS1 2007 QSN2 What is the first song released by Jordin Sparks after winning American Idol? ANS2 This Is My Now QSN3 How was "This is My Now" decided as the first single for the American Idol winner in 2007? ANS3 public vote QSN4 Which contest started during this season? ANS4 American Idol Songwriter contest QSN5 Fans could vote for what during this contest? ANS5 coronation song QSN6 Of the thousands of songs entered, how many were the public able to vote for? ANS6 20 QSN7 What song won the contest? ANS7 This Is My Now QSN8 When did Sparks release her version of the song? ANS8 May 24, 2007