Kristopher Neil "Kris" Allen (born June 21, 1985) is an American musician and singer-songwriter from Conway, Arkansas, and the winner of the eighth season of American Idol. Prior to Idol, he self-released a 2007 album entitled Brand New Shoes. Allen's Idol coronation song, "No Boundaries" and his version of "Heartless" both charted within the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. Allen's post-Idol self-titled album was released on November 17, 2009, through 19 Recordings and Jive Records. The album debuted at number eleven on the U.S. Billboard 200. The album's lead single, "Live Like We're Dying", was released on September 21, 2009, and peaked at number eighteen in the U.S. with combined sales of over 1.7 million. Allen's second major-label album Thank You Camellia is scheduled to be released on May 22, 2012, and the lead single "The Vision of Love" was released March 26, 2012. Allen was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas, to Kimberly (née Wood) and Neil Allen. He is the elder of two sons; his younger brother, Daniel, is a college cheerleading coach. Allen's interest in music began very early. He began playing the viola in elementary school and went on to play the instrument in the Mills
"American Idol" champ Kris Allen is DEAD WRONG ... the show has life in it yet ... at least according to Season 5 champ Taylor Hicks -- and his own shining success is proof.As we reported, Kris… READ MORE >
Stick a fork in "American Idol" ... it's done -- at least according to former champ Kris Allen, who strongly insinuated the show has run its course.Kris -- who beat out Adam Lambert to win Season… READ MORE >
"American Idol" winner Kris Allen doesn't have to worry about anyone judging his body too harshly.The married 24-year-old showed off his buff and mostly smooth torso while on vacation in the… READ MORE >
Kris Allen didn't just open for Lady Antebellum last night at the Wiltern in L.A. ... he also opened his fly for the entire audience.After getting through his first set without any hardware… READ MORE >
That "angel pink mesh" thong on Kris Allen's wedding registry -- consider it a surprise from his wifey, because he had no idea it was even on there.The "American Idol" winner talked about the… READ MORE >
Sources at "American Idol" tell us the margin between Kris Allen and Adam Lambert "wasn't even close" -- and the biggest factor in Allen's win was Danny Gokey.Here's what we know. The "lion's… READ MORE >
Major controversy has erupted over the results of this year's "American Idol." AT&T has just admitted to giving Kris Allen fans in Arkansas -- his home state -- an unfair voting advantage ...… READ MORE >
In the shocking finale last night, Kris Allen beat out Adam Glambert for "American Idol" -- and according to Randy Jackson, "America gets it right every time, dawg."Just ask Taylor Hicks, Fantasia… READ MORE >
Here's adorably boring "American Idol" winner Kris Allen (left) -- and "Six Feet Under" and "Ugly Betty" star Freddy Rodriguez (right).Chances are, one of them will eventually be dropped by a… READ MORE >
In 2003 Ruben Studdard was crowned "American Idol" -- but six years later the Velvet Teddybear says the show that made millions off him and many other wannabeens wouldn't even fork over a few… READ MORE >
