Paris Bennett audition

[@ephitania]

9 years later and I'm still coming back to hear this beautiful voice. she is truly blessed.

[@FreshAir79]

+ephitania I know right... same here

[@lifeofneacy3891]

ephitania She has a voice from her grandmother Ann Nesby from the sound of blackness

[@ephitania]

@@lifeofneacy3891 I know...I love Ann Nesby. Sounds of Blackness, Disco, Solo Gospel. She even wrote for Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight.

[@Evonda]

2020 and I'm still coming back

[@sophiamclemore7953]

Me too❤️

[@bruceleeroy8302]

It's amazing how humble she is about it too. You often see people with absolutely no talent walk out of there like they got the shaft. Yet, someone as great as Paris acts so surprised that she got through when she blew away the judges.

[@heema_9451]

I noticed that too...

[@makelovenotwar9941]

And also those tears of joy was a sign of relief from accepting the possibility that she might be told NO in spite of her talent and pedigree.

[@chrisbrinkley8921]

Yes! Randy..her grandmother is an icon Queen Ann Nesby..

[@annielfc]

Came back in 2021 to get the goosebumps...again! Her voice is amazing!

[@CreativelyPhoenix]

And 2024 😊

[@tryork3898]

Wow, the Billie Holiday tune was all simply amazing!!

[@Twistedpeppermint99]

Amaaazing! I remember watching this the first time it was aired on TV. I was floored! I remember Randy saying "wow" repeatedly, after her Billie Holiday song..I was wishing she could have sang the entire song. Just a lovely girl. So humble and sweet.

[@stonedog238]

A 17 year old singing Billie Holiday... That's rare in itself

[@krystalharwood1807]

its dixie chicks

[@Jstwatching]

Krystal Harwood watch the whole video...the second song is Billie.

[@krystalharwood1807]

ok@ JM3

[@krystalharwood1807]

well when I was about 11 I used to be able to imitate Barbara Streisand to a tea

[@hac2011]

Her voice is so rich and resonant! She even overwhelms the microphones around 2:12.

[@Twistedpeppermint99]

I have been binge watching all of these awesome American Idol auditions, from days of old. God, I miss these talented young people. Paris Bennett was one of the best vocalists under age 20, that was dynamic!

[@Shakester71]

I loved this girl from the first moment I saw her. Here is this girl with all the connections in the music business. She has a great voice and a phone call could have set her on a career, but she chose to do it on her own. Gotta respect that.

[@H.so.]

Still one of my all time favorite contestants on the show ever!

[@womenofthewell2438]

This is like watching Michele’ her talking and singing voice are alter egos that secretly work together in support of her. She’s amazing

[@quitopolodown9745]

God she gave chills............................beautiful raw voice...very rare

[@tryork3898]

she gave me chills too!

[@CupidKBear]

2020 and I still come here to be blessed with her voice....

[@geekoftheweek27]

Always loved her jazzy audition SO much.

[@noblesiner]

So beautiful and humble and sweet and Brilliantly talented with a rich musical lineage. It's a shame she didn't go on to do more in the world of music.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

She make me think of Chrisette Michelle but talk like Fantasia. If I was Paris I wouldn't have said who I was related too. It seem like they never make it when people find out who they are related too or that they had a recording contract in the past.

[@terrillmaxwell3862]

Lateshia Childs perfect analogy

[@joycecunningham8785]

She didn't, randy did

[@lekijolo5584]

Chills, Paris Bennett could blow. I love her grandmother as well. My goodness! I wish she would come out with another album but this time make it AC/Easy listening she would sound amazing.

[@SoapCentral671]

All these years later still gives me chills!

[@achiepalaago]

How the hell didn't she win? Best audition i've ever seen. Period.

[@Lil08103]

her song selection, if i recall, wasnt the best. but yes this is definitely a top 10 audition of any of the competitions

[@makelovenotwar9941]

The Final 5 was diverse and so strong: Taylor, Katharine, Elliott, Chris, Paris. It all boiled down to fan votes.

[@koshka02]

@@makelovenotwar9941 Taylor was not that good though... Paris or Chris should have won

[@otondreus1032]

@@koshka02 Chris and Paris were robbed!

[@bruceleeroy8302]

Season 5 had a very strong class, especially the top 6.

[@uncommonsense9711]

Now, in January 2018, I"M JUST NOW HEARING OF THIS BEAUTIFUL VOICE! A Facebook video surfaced of her singing laying on the floor. O.M.G.! If you haven't seen it, GO WATCH IT!!! Then someone explained her story and I HAD to come find her Idol video. thanks for posting it.

[@LottLottie]

I've never forgotten her since I saw her on TV for the first time. Just seeing that clip again made me so happy when I heard her sing Take Five, but she made me tear up when she cried so much afterwards... Love you Paris! From Lottie Sydney Australia

[@bccstat]

She's not broke, her grandmother is Ann Nesby, big time gospel singer, she was just truly Thankful!

[@ComicRelief31]

I wanted her to win that season so bad

[@osahju914]

still can't get over that noise paula made after "take five"

[@strawberry2233]

this season had a lot of talent, she was amazing!

[@salad1976]

She was awesome!!!

[@wchelsea64]

Her understanding of jazz is genius level…you can tell she’s studied the greats

[@MrJaiboi90]

July 2024. I still find myself singing this version. Just unique and beautiful

[@provocativewoman2586]

The 2nd song literally gave me goosebumps!

[@rawc44]

the control in her voice on the take 5 joint. good god, are you kidding me & 17 years old. Best audition EVER

[@officialmaurice1]

I haven't watched American Idol since she was voted off.

[@3864267]

officialmaurice1 still waiting on her Jazz album

[@yespls6260]

Me too! I was really young when I was watching American Idol during this season, and I cried so much when Paris (and also Mandisa) was voted off because I loved her and was rooting for her. I didn't enjoy watching Idol as much after that because it kind of showed me that the people who are really good and deserve to win are unjustly rejected for petty reasons.

[@TaRonThomasTv]

Figures. She’s not the picture of what music is and it’s unfortunate. I remember writing music for a particular record label. I’m not going to call it’s name. However, they were harsh about skin color and appearance. It’s absolutely ridiculous because she’s great.

[@SimplisticallyDigital]

Lovely Voice!

[@littlefreco9]

LOVE THIS!! her speaking voice is so different from her singing voice. GAWD I love it! AMAZING!

[@KayHamptonLife]

2022 with it she’s amazing 😍

[@MrFireLT]

She blew Take Five away. I would love for her to perform the entire song.

[@ambiencelight7640]

Overwhelmed with Joy♥️Paris Bennet!.. that Billie Holiday song "awesome" audition for American Idol👏👏👏👏

[@koalagirl529]

I was so little during this season. I loved Paris. I would call so many times to vote for her, and I remember crying when she got eliminated. She is a great singer.

[@tjtrucking1467]

I fell in love with her voice the first time I heard it years ago on American Idol when she was a teenager

[@gregwodzynski941]

One of the sweetest people ever

[@tajmabruno]

Such a beautiful voice

[@laruefichtner]

One of the favourite part of watching this season was seeing Paris and her family. Movesme to tears.

[@khissmyputtytat]

Jesus Christ billy Holliday gives me chills

[@TheGamersGuide819]

Take 5 was fire!!

[@cantfind]

beautiful silky jazzy voice!! great.

[@brendaalfonso9236]

The judges made the right choice Paris has an amazing voice

[@Ghoulfriend92]

She was one of my faves I loved her voice and her personality.

[@Tonysings]

I ABSOLUTELY love this young lady's gift. If Paris were to make a Jazz album, it would be a huge success. She EFFORTLESSLY recreated a classic by Billie holiday! Do ya thing lil sis! AWESOME...............................

[@Erin073]

just met her yesterday. sweetest girl in the world!

[@Xoooperr]

this is so fricking amazing wow

[@jkidd1965]

This child is amazing!!! She certainly got her grandmothers chops and more. Go Paris Bennett!!

[@roguepit]

AMAZING VOICE......her voice (talking) is soooooo cute & sweet!

[@ARocSTL]

Still one of the best Idol auditions. Easitop 10 imo.

[@Brutus0710]

Jazz. This girl needs to perform jazz. What were her producers thinking?

[@daffodilsfield]

the second song was wonderful! so much soul!

[@loverloveist]

She just sits on the ground and gets hit with the door "YES LORD YES, THANKYOU GOD "

[@guavajuicefan1266]

chills coming through the roof

[@CharlesFreshly]

She absolutely killed that Billie Holiday song...

[@TariaTariaTariaTaria]

her speaking voice is sooo soft but her singing voice is INCREDIBLE!!!!

[@bigal405]

Still gives me goosebumps ^^ Amazing

[@Andy224]

Unforgettable audition

[@CupidKBear]

2018 and I still watch this!!!!!!!!

[@addicted2supermodels]

I MISS SEASON 5!!! Paris along with Elliott, Katharine, Ace, Melissa, and Chris among a few others made season 5 the best season of AI ever. The talent pool was so incredibly deep....

[@cortneysima5389]

The best voice

[@awakenedlink37]

i absolutely ADORE this girl!!! she is so sweet and cute!!

[@EllliottHodges]

Officially the best audition I have ever seen for Idol or any talent show for that matter bar none! Her Take 5 is just incredible. I'm so glad they asked her to do that - it was bout 10x better than the 1st song she did. I think they thought she was going to win at this point, and she must have been favourite till they got to the final 20 and others started to emerge (Taylor, Katherine, Chris and Elliott). She is so much better than Chris tho - fo sure.

[@MoBetta11]

LMBO Paula's response @ 2:15 still crack me up haha! I always have to come back to this audition, simply A M A Z I N G ! ! !

[@JohnCollins-f5y]

I remember that audition and I was so disappointed when she didn't make it. She should have won that season!

[@MiladyToxic]

great singer, i love her attitude

[@olive1234567899]

Her voice is amazing!

[@collinsboy21]

One of the BEST a brillant voice.

[@waffleiron55]

wow. i can honestly say she is the best singer.. ever? wow

[@smooch9320]

Fantasia speaking voice and sounds so great

[@carrymore7952]

Chills phenomenal 😍 🙌 they hide me rolling paris had me sm3

[@smitavijayanitani]

god provides

[@maccamark01]

i love her reaction when she walks through the door. priceless....

[@meganyork1335]

I love that she was so composed in the room

[@diamondwhitelaw4710]

I knew this girl could sing when she sung on one of Tyler Perry's plays.

[@sunnysoprano]

Best audition ever on idol... hands down... that last part where she sang "just take 5".... eat that up....

[@theigbogoddess]

omg shes really good i remeber voting for her mandisa n chris

[@smitavijayanitani]

god is so amazing

[@Maya456781]

I love her country voice!

[@rgaither100]

This was the BEST season ever!!!! They all should have won except the winner!!!!

[@UltorCorps]

I remember bawling my eyes out when she was eliminated. My mom was laughing so hard at me 😂😭 I rooted for you!!!!!!

[@LarryBanks85]

Wow I remember this girl she was really confident and she can sing I am so glad she made it and now she doing real well in life did y'all see that her mother look like Pattie LaBelle lol?

[@asianagi4304]

Billie holiday was a vibe

[@RegineNoelle23]

I still remember this... Years later.

[@5TheKid]

Baby is bad! She can really blow! Hopefully her talents will take her places. The industry is really missing this type of raw talent!

[@smitavijayanitani]

god is good

[@LaReina62]

Man, did you see Simmon's reaction when she first spoke, he juged her before he heard her! Love her! She killed it!

[@KennethTookesII]

Paris killed the audition!!

[@asianagi4304]

Wow still til today I remember this audition

[@MerlePolius]

Paris voice is just so amazing. Have anyone watch the Tyler Perry play, Aunt Bam's house? She killed that song . Keep singing Paris. God has blessed you with that talent.

[@honeydipchina]

Amazing I love her.

[@BeeJones]

I was on Instagram and someone had shared present video of this beautiful voice. I tapped on the name of the person singing and it read "Paris Bennett". I started wondering who she was because she looked so familiar. Then 💥BAM💥 it hit me!!! The little girl that I voted for on American Idol but didn't win (should have)!!! ❤❤

[@JAY2BFRANK]

amazgly talented young woman so much soul!

[@krystalharwood1807]

a tiny Thank U and a huge singing voice

[@yaboi156]

I love to hear her sing “FEVER”

[@henrym6758]

She was so adorable here omg

[@dovelydiva]

Paul at 2:16 got me cracking up....Paris did rock this audition!!

[@Danielle-ls1ms]

Ryan don’t know no better, I see. God bless him.