Kris Allen

Bio

Name: Kris Allen
Date of Birth: 6/21/1986
Birth Place: Conway, Ark.

 

Kris Allen's road to stardom wasn't easy — especially opposite the powerhouse Adam Lambert! In 2008, Kris tried out for American Idol and while judge Simon Cowell wasn't impressed at his initial audition, Kris made it through to become the eighth season's underdog. It was his accoustice guitar cover of Kanye West's "Heartless" that earned the quiet crooner a spot in the top two and ultimately helped him beat front-runner Adam Lambert that spring when Kris was crowned the winner. Kris released his debut album that fall to record-breaking sales — but not in the way he had hoped. The 80,000 copies it sold the first week made it the lowest debut sales for any Idol winner.

 

Latest News

  • Kris Allen April 30 
    Kris Allen tried to bring some new music to his fans last night in Santa Monica, Calif., but that all came to an end when the police got involved. The American Idol winner Tweeted his fans early in the day yesterday that he was planning a surprise concert and that details would soon be revealed.
  • Colton Dixon on American Idol 
    The audience was told right from the beginning of American Idol last night that it would be a shocking elimination and boy was he right! But unfortunately, as Randy Jackson pointed out that there were no more second chances, as the judges' save was used last week on Jessica Sanchez.
  • Kris Allen 
    Fans of American Idol winner Kris Allen have been waiting patiently, since his self-titled debut album came out in 2009 and rose up the charts with his hit "Live Like We're Dying," to get their hands on his follow-up album. That time is almost here, as Kris' second album Thank ...
  • Kris Allen 
    American Idol winner Kris Allen has finally revealed details about his long-awaited sophomore album, the follow-up to his self-titled debut. After rushing out the first record, this time around, Kris wanted to take his time — and that he did, co-writing every song on the new album, ...
  • 'American Idol' Winner Kris Allen Reveals Details About ... 
    American Idol winner Kris Allen has been working on his sophomore album throughout the past year and has finally revealed details about its release.
  • 'American Idol' Recap: Savannah Smiles With a Ryan ... 
    Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez are back for the 11th season of American Idol. It's time for more theatrics, screeching voices, powerhouse vocals and the next big star. Are you ready?
  • 'American Idol' Winners' Best Performances from Kelly ... 
    American Idol is back tonight for its 11th season! Can you believe it has been 10 seasons already? Before the new season kicks off with another round of wacky singers, amazing voices and plenty of drama, let's take a look back at best performances from each of the 10 winners. OK! NEWS: ...
  • American Idol's Danny Gokey Is Engaged! 
    It was a very Merry Christmas indeed for American Idol star Danny Gokey. The third-place finisher from Season 8 of the reality show proposed to his girlfriend, Leyicet Peralta. No one can forget the tragic story that Danny shared on American Idol, when he revealed that just three weeks ...
  • David Cook Talks About His New Album 'This Loud Morning' ... 
    It's been a long wait. A year-and-a-half to be exact. But that wait is over. The sophomore album from David Cook, winner of Season 7 of American Idol, is out today and This Loud Morning is well worth the wait. To celebrate his big day, the singer performed his single "The Last ...
  • Kris Allen Says 'Idol' Theme Song Still Makes Him Nervous 
    American Idol season 8 winner Kris Allen didn't hold back last night before the finale. The Idol alum says he was rooting for Lauren! Plus, he said it's fun being there because he's not the one performing and to this day, the theme song makes him a little nervous!   OK! ...