LOS ANGELES, CA  [Monday Oct.2.2006]  /Mix103FM.com/ -- Christina Aguilera has been known to go against the grain, and she has done so once again by defending heiress Paris Hilton.

Though many may oppose her stance, the singer admits she respects Paris for having the courage to pursue a career in music.

Aguilera says, "There are always going to be other records and other singers out there, and years from now I'm sure there'll be the next Christina Aguilera coming up. I welcome it. I think it's great that Paris goes for what she wants."

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