Direct from the BMA's: American Idol Faves

American Idols tell us their picks for the awards, wazzup for Christmas, what they hope to do in Vegas while here, what music they listened to as teens and a lot more. Live, from the pressroom at the MGM Grand, check out our chat with some of American's fave young idols from the last several seasons. These are the talented top 10 artists that you might have rooted for. What have they been up to and what's next? Tune in...

Cute Jon Peter Lewis was picked to win by Rolling Stone. The first thing he bought with his "Idol" money was recording equipment. His debut album "Stories from Hollywood" debuted this last November and he plans a nationwide tour.

Lisa Tucker, now 17, played young Nala in the stage production of "The Lion King". She was a high school senior during "Idol" and graduated this year . Catch her in the Nickelodeon sitcom "Zoey 101". She describes her sound as "Norah Jones and Alicia Keyes together".

Ace Young, a Colorado native, was named one of People magazines' "Hottest Bachelors" this year. He's one hot-looking guy and very friendly in person. Ace's first single "Scattered" is on iTunes for download and he's putting together his album for next year. Ace has opened for Brian McKnight and is writing songs with "Idol" pal Chris Daughtry under his real name Brett Young.

TeenMusic: Who are you rooting for at the awards?

Jon: I'd like to see "The Fray" win as New Artist of the Year. I'd like to see Carrie Underwood win for Album of the Year, of course. Soundtrack of the Year "Walk the Line".

Lisa: Chris Brown for Artist of the Year. I have a crush on him. I like Fergie. I'm just looking forward to the show, just to sit in the audience.

Ace: Carrie. I have to support the "Idol" people and I'm really surprised that we get to watch Janet Jackson perform. I root for everybody. In order to be nominated you have to be pretty amazing.

TeenMusic: What are you going to do in Vegas while you're here?

Jon: I just got here this morning, played a show last night and got here early this morning. I'm just hanging out and enjoying the ride.

Lisa: I want to go shopping and see a Cirque du Soleil. I want to see "Mystiere" the big acrobatic thing.

TeenMusic: What do you want for Christmas?

Jon: That's huge! We could all think of something profound but I could use a new guitar. I have one I played on the "Idol" tour that's sentimental to me and it has a particular sound. There's a different sound I want when recording.

Lisa: I like clothes. I love Marc Jacobs. I'm wearing a Miss Sixty top and I love Chanel of course. I love to go shopping and buying for everybody else. I love to see their face when they open it.

Ace: I want time with my fans. I want to hang out with my family. I want snow, mountains, I want to go skiing and snowboarding. I want to see friends in Denver and party.

TeenMusic: What are your Holiday plans this year?

Lisa: Family at home in California. I started playing Christmas carols in my house a month ago.

Ace: Every Christmas, all five brothers and my mom and dad carol. It does happen. We do it every year in Colorado. I've been in L.A. four years with my brother Ryan. We go home and harmonize, five piece harmony. On Christmas day I go to Children's Hospital in Denver. I started a charity and we've raised 61 thousand. It's for families from all over the nation to give them a place to stay while their kids are in the hospital; a family amenities area like Ronald McDonald house.

TeenMusic: What were you listening to as a teen?

Jon: In high school I was into classic rock; Santana, Jimi Hendrix. Nowadays, John Legend would be great to work with.

Lisa: Whitney Houston and Elton John and Jimi Hendrix.

Ace: I was all over. I was listening to The Eagles, Jackson Five, Led Zeppelin, Metallica; all the way from Bob Marley to opera.

TeenMusic: Who would you like to collaborate with or have on your music video some day?

Jon: I'd love to have Jon Heder from "Napoleon Dynamite" in there or some hot girl. I've always been a big fan of Natalie Portman and Jessica Alba. Like they would do a music video but maybe Jon would. There's a huge list. A lot of dream people that I'd love to do a duet with. I'd love to sing with Paul McCartney, somebody like that, some of these heroes that I grew up listening to.

Lisa: I'd love to have Jay-Z, even Chris Brown. We're both young. Same age.

TeenMusic: Any message for the fans?

Jon: A big thank you. My record is on I-Tunes right now. Check it out.

Ace: Check me out at My Space or go to Acemusic.com and check out my charity. I have a big family and it's only getting bigger and thank you. I realize it's all about your support.

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Lynn Barker is a Hollywood-based entertainment journalist and produced screenwriter.