American Idol's Pia Toscano Opens Up About Plans For Future Album

Posted on Tue Apr 12th, 2011 11:50am PDT       By X17 Staff

Pia Toscano was recently booted from American Idol, but despite her shocking elimination, the gorgeous 22-year-old singer is ready to take the music industry by storm.

Ms. Toscano was all smiles while recently visiting MTV Studios in New York. As for her upcoming album, the stunning brunette tells Us:

"I'd like to do a pop album with an R&B influence. I definitely want to have those big ballads with the uptempo hits as well."

We can't wait to hear what the songstress whips up in the studio! Pia also opens up about her elimination off Idol. Read what she had to say ... after the jump.

"I was in the bubble [during Idol], so I didn't realize I had so much support," the singer says, counting judge Jennifer Lopez as one of her biggest cheerleaders. "The first thing she said to me when she got on stage [Thursday] night was 'I've had so many doors slammed in my face and don't you ever give up. I'm here for you if you need me.' Just having her support is amazing because she's someone I've looked up my whole life."

SEE THE GALLERY Pia Toscano Smiles Outside Of MTV Studios