After “American Idol”, Bennett at age 18 began recording and preparing for the release of her debut album, “Princess P” (a nickname given to her by Ryan Seacrest). Bennett appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Thursday, May 4, 2006. She got to spin the "Wheel of Consolation". She won a Lincoln Aviator, only to have someone come out dressed as Abraham Lincoln wearing aviator glasses. Bennett also appeared on "Total Request Live", "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", "Entertainment Tonight", "Live With Regis and Kelly", "On Air With Ryan Seacrest", WSTR-FM (on "The Steve & Vikki Morning Show"), and the Today Show, among others.