It's a girl for 'Idol' singer Paris Bennett

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It's a girl for 'Idol' singer Paris Bennett

In a March 9, 2006, file photo American Idol, season five contestant, Paris Bennett, 17, of Fayetteville, Ga., arrives to a finalist party at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles. Bennet gave birth to a daughter named Egypt on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. (AP Photo/Branimir Kvartuc)

By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Oct 7, 2008 at 7:33 AM EST

Story Updated: Oct 7, 2008 at 10:14 AM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former "American Idol" contestant Paris Bennett has given birth to a daughter named Egypt.

Bennett was in labor for five hours before her 5-pound, 15-ounce baby was born Monday.

The first-time mother is reportedly doing well.

In a news release, the 20-year-old says she's "so excited to finally see my little angel." Bennett adds, "Man, does she have lungs on her. I guess she's gearing up to be the next American Idol."

Bennett is scheduled to release her first Christmas CD, "A Royal Christmas," on October 14th.

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