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Update: USA Today is reporting that RCA Records will release the “Sparkle” soundtrack on July 31.

That’s a little more than two weeks before the film’s premiere. And the second single from the 13-track CD will reportedly be Whitney Houston’s cover of the gospel classic: “His Eye Is on the Sparrow.”

Original post: The cover art isn’t even available yet, but pre-orders are being taken for the “Sparkle” soundtrack on Jordin Sparks’ website.

And, as a bonus, anyone who pre-orders the album will get a free download of the “Celebrate” single, featuring Jordin and the late Whitney Houston.

The song was released as a single June 1.

“Sparkle,” the movie, is set for an Aug. 17 release. I haven’t seen a release date for the album.

Jordin plays Whitney’s daughter in the film, one of three sisters struggling to make a career as singers.

Here’s the link for pre-ordering the album.

If you haven’t heard it yet, here’s the song.