Battlefield (album)

Battlefield is the second studio album by American singer Jordin Sparks, first released on July 17, 2009 through Jive Records and 19 Recordings. Recorded from January to June 2009, contributions to the album's production came from a variety of producers, including Harvey Mason, Jr., Toby Gad, Claude Kelly, Ryan Tedder, Dr. Luke and Lucas Secon. Sparks co-wrote on seven songs that were included on various editions of the album.

Upon its release, Battlefield received mixed reviews from music critics, most of whom complimented the production and Sparks' vocal performance, but criticized its lack of originality in terms of pop music. It debuted at number seven in the United States, number 11 in the United kingdom and reached the top 20 in Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. Though it peaked higher than her debut album, Battlefield was notably unsuccessful compared to Jordin Sparks (2007), having failed to earn any chart certificates. The album sold over 600,000 copies worldwide.

The title track was released as the lead single from the album in May 2009, peaking at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. "S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)" was released as the album's second single in August 2009, followed by "Don't Let It Go to Your Head" as the third single. In further support of the album, Sparks opened for The Jonas Brothers on the North America leg of the Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009, and Britney Spears on the second leg of her 2009 Circus Tour. In May 2010, Sparks embarked on her first headlining tour in the United States, the Battlefield Tour.