ROCKFORD — Fans who rushed out for tickets and lined up early for Paris Bennett’s homecoming got more than promised from her appearance Saturday at the Coronado Theatre.
The “American Idol” finalist sang more than organizers publicized she would, danced more than she sang, and broke some good news in a question-and-answer session.
“I’ll be coming out with a jazz Christmas album,” said the 17-year-old Rockford native, who first wowed “American Idol” judges, critics and a national TV audience in February, when she nailed the jazz standard “Take Five.”
The crowd of more than 2,000 broke out in applause about the pending release. They were even more excited when she said she’d welcome an invitation to sing at On The Waterfront.
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