Jordin Sparks - Battlefield

Describing a song as the single of 2009 when it's only June may seem like a grand overstatement, but Jordin Sparks has easily picked up that accolade - with 6 months left before the year ends. Penned by OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder, who is the talented wordsmith behind 'Bleeding Love' by Leona Lewis and Beyonce's 'Halo', 'Battlefield' is the first song from the forthcoming album of the same name.

Beginning with crashing drums and twinkly pianos, the subtle intro does nothing to prepare you for the epic, stadium-sized chorus. Jordin's huge "get your armor" line is one of the strongest vocal displays to come from the former American Idol star, and the results are nothing short of majestic. Without question, this will be a number one for Sparks