Paris Bennett - American Idol "Princess P"

17-year-old Georgia native Paris Bennett looks much older and very stylish now compared to her much younger "American Idol" self. Here for the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas (Monday 8/7 Central on FOX), she had on a cute outfit set off by silver and diamond bling, cuff bracelet and big crown necklace. One of the youngest "Idol" contestants, Paris landed in the top ten. Her new album featuring the hit single "Dreamin" will come out early next year. We got the scoop on what's up soon with Paris, including a fun Disney Christmas cruise...

TeenMusic: Did you go on the American idol tour after the show was over?

Paris: I went on the tour this summer and now I'm getting ready for a promotional tour coming up on my own. We're all kind of on our own now and separated and I'm kind of sad but I get a chance to see them all. Lisa and me are best friends so I get to see her and Kevin when I got to New York. I get to see everybody at least once or twice a month. I miss them all. That was my new family.

TeenMusic: Where are you from?

Paris: Fayetteville, Georgia. My family is still there.

TeenMusic: What's coming up next for you?

Paris: I have my new album coming out which is called "Princess P." My first single is "Dreamin'" coming out next week. The album comes out in February. We haven't done a video yet but we're getting ready. Basically, it's about my "American Idol" experience, my life before and life after. I'm co-writing it. This being my first album, I'm co-writing with Ray Issac, a new guy. I have a producer doing writing with me.

TeenMusic: Holiday Plans?

Paris: For Christmas, I'll be on the Disney cruise. Me and Bianca Ryan are performing on the cruise and my family is going to come and join me on the cruise. Disney has their own island. We're going to go to St. Lucia and it is fabulous. I only have to sing one day on the cruise so I'm going to get some rest and chill out.

TeenMusic: One thing you want for Christmas?

Paris: You know, Reggie Bush but I don't think...[laughs]. I really want is a Playstation 3 but I'm waiting to see what's in the box and under the tree for me.

TeenMusic: Who are you rooting for for the awards? Or, who do you wish was nominated?

Paris: I'm not sure of all the nominees but Fergie should be nominated and All American Rejects for sure. Okay Go really needs one for video. Ciara, Chris Brown and Ne-Yo.

TeenMusic: Who were you listening to as a teen?

Paris: Gladys Knight, Sarah Vaughn, Billy Holiday, Etta James. I'm a little person with an old soul so I go way back, Aretha Franklin.

TeenMusic: So you are into heavy blues and torch stuff?

Paris: Yeah.. deep, deep jazz.

TeenMusic: Who do you wish you could spend a day in Vegas with?

Paris: Gladys Knight, just being in her presence is all I really want. I would do anything to hang out with Gladys Knight. She's my favorite.

TeenMusic: Is there someone you would love to sing with on an album or do a video with?

Paris: As a duet, I would love to have Al Jarreau. I did the finale with him. I'd love to have that song on my album as well. If I wanted someone to do a cameo on my video, Billie Holiday, like Natalie Cole did a duet with her dad.

TeenMusic: In the magic of modern video they could bring her image in there. Doesn't matter if the person has passed on anymore.

Paris: Yeah, that's my dream.

TeenMusic: Message to your fans?

Paris: Keep dreaming, be you.