Context: 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.

Question: In what year did American Idol begin a contest to decide the winners single?
Answer: 2007

Question: What is the first song released by Jordin Sparks after winning American Idol?
Answer: This Is My Now

Question: How was "This is My Now" decided as the first single for the American Idol winner in 2007?
Answer: public vote

Question: Which contest started during this season?
Answer: American Idol Songwriter contest

Question: Fans could vote for what during this contest?
Answer: coronation song

Question: Of the thousands of songs entered, how many were the public able to vote for?
Answer: 20

Question: What song won the contest?
Answer: This Is My Now

Question: When did Sparks release her version of the song?
Answer: May 24, 2007