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Kris Allen

Kris Allen
Personal information
Birth nameKristopher Neil Allen
OriginConway, Arkansas, United States
GenresPop rock, alternative rock, acoustic rock, CCM
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, viola, piano, keyboards
Years active2007 � present
LabelsJive/19 Recordings
Websitewww.KrisAllenOfficial.com/

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Kristopher Neil "Kris" Allen (born June 21, 1985) is an American 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 Jive Records. The album debuted at #11 on the U.S. Billboard 200. The album's lead single, "Live Like We're Dying", was released on September 21, 2009, and has so far peaked at #18 in the U.S. The album's second single, "The Truth", was released on May 11, 2010, the song featured Pat Monahan of the rock band Train on vocals. The third single is confirmed to be "Alright With Me", written by Allen and Joe King.

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Music video by Kris Allen performing Live Like We're Dying. (C) 2009 19 Recordings Limited
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American Idol winner Kris Allen visited Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at Walt Disney World on May 29, 2009 and performed the song "Heartless" in front of The American Idol Experience attraction. Visit www.attractionsmagazine.com for more photos and videos of Kris Allen at Walt Disney World. Video shot by Ricky Brigante.
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2.22 min. | 4.79 user rating		 American Idol, Kris Allen performing "Heartless" on Ellen. No copyright infringement intended!
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3.58 min. | 4.21 user rating		 Kris Allen's live performance of Heartless!!! amazing!
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Lee DeWyze's debut album sells only 39000 units in first week - Reality TV World Tweet this news
Reality TV World---...- Idol champ -- a distinction that was previously held by eighth-season winner -Kris Allen-, whose self-titled debut sold 80000 copies and dropped at No. ... - Date : Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:23:35 GMT+00:00
'American Idol': Lee DeWyze's debut less than half that of Kris Allen - Examiner.com Tweet this news
Examiner.com--That isn't to say that the winners are not good (both Lee and -Kris Allen- have enjoyable albums) -- they just don't stand out in the crowd. ... - Date : Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:33:16 GMT+00:00
Kris Allen Debuts Fan-Dedicated Video for 'Alright with Me' - AceShowbiz Tweet this news
AceShowbiz--This 'Thank You to the Fans' music video gives a closer look at -Kris Allen- when performing in front of fans, working in studio and hanging out with his ... - Date : Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:45:32 GMT+00:00
'American Idol:' Kris Allen concert in Denver a big success (video) - Examiner.com Tweet this news
Examiner.com--American Idol winner -Kris Allen- had a great show in Denver, Colorado last night. The Denver show was the latest in Allen's tour as opening act for Lifehouse ... - Date : Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:48:16 GMT+00:00
'American Idol:' Kris Allen performs new song at Portland concert (video) - Examiner.com Tweet this news
Examiner.com--Last night -Kris Allen- performed a new song, called “Leave You Alone” at his concert in Portland, OR. Video of the performance can be seen to the left. ... - Date : Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:49:32 GMT+00:00
'American Idol:' Kris Allen performs and interviews in San Francisco (video) - Examiner.com Tweet this news
Examiner.com--Last night -Kris Allen- performed in San Francisco as part of his current tour and also took a few minutes to chat with this reporter. ... - Date : Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:42:51 GMT+00:00
Kris Allen moves beyond 'Idol' - Memphis Commercial Appeal Tweet this news
Memphis Commercial Appeal--Despite having lived almost his whole life just a few hours away in Conway, Ark., -Kris Allen- has spent only a few unremarkable, ... - Date : Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:05:32 GMT+00:00
VV BROWN ANNOUNCES FALL TOUR DATES - Altsounds.com Tweet this news
Altsounds.com--Hot off her Summer tour with Maroon 5, -Kris Allen-, and Owl City, one of 2010's best new artists VV Brown announces additional headlining tour dates for the ... - Date : Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:41:38 GMT+00:00
Kris Allen's post-'Idol' debut shows personality, variety - The Daily Athenaeum Tweet this news
The Daily Athenaeum---Kris Allen- will headline tonight as part of FallFest in addition to performances by Ludacris and Maroon 5. Allen's latest self-titled album is a compilation ... - Date : Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:48:59 GMT+00:00
Pop party: Maroon 5, Kris Allen perform in Miami tonight - Sun-Sentinel Tweet this news
Sun-Sentinel--This show kicks off -Kris Allen's- dates opening for the quintet. The Season Eight American Idol winner has released two albums, but is still mainly known as ... - Date : Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:06:45 GMT+00:00

Track listing
All songs written and composed by Kris Allen
NoTitleLength
1Brand New Shoes5:17
2Beautiful Moon3:19
3Real World3:41
4Be My Lady4:34
5I Was Played3:45
6Running4:10
7Wastin' Time3:20
8Lovely5:05
9On Our Way4:09
10Wipe It Away5:05
11Land of Smiles3:58

Preceded by
David Cook		American Idol winner
2009		Succeeded by
Lee DeWyze

Overview : Performances/Results
Week Theme Song choice Original artist Performance order Result
Audition Auditioner's Choice "A Song for You" Leon Russell N/A Advanced
Hollywood First Solo "For Once in My Life" Stevie Wonder N/A Advanced
Hollywood Group Performance "I Want You Back" The Jackson 5 1 Advanced
Hollywood Second Solo "Everything" Michael Bublé N/A Advanced
Top 36/
Semi-Final 2		 Billboard Hot 100 Hits to Date "Man in the Mirror" Michael Jackson 6 Advanced
Top 13 Michael Jackson "Remember the Time" Michael Jackson 6 Safe
Top 11 Grand Ole Opry "Make You Feel My Love" Bob Dylan 3 Safe
Top 10 Motown "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" Marvin Gaye 2 Safe
Top 9 Top Downloads "Ain't No Sunshine" Bill Withers 9 Safe
Top 8 Year They Were Born "All She Wants to Do Is Dance" Don Henley 2 Safe
Top 7 Songs from the Cinema "Falling Slowly" � Once Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová 6 Safe
Top 7  Disco "She Works Hard for the Money" Donna Summer 2 Safe
Top 5 Rat Pack Standards "The Way You Look Tonight" Fred Astaire 1 Bottom 3
Top 4 Rock and Roll Duet
Solo		 "Renegade" with Danny Gokey
"Come Together"		 Styx
The Beatles		 3
4		 Safe 
Top 3 Judges' Choice 
Contestant's Choice		 "Apologize"
"Heartless"		 OneRepublic
Kanye West		 2
5		 Safe
Top 2 Contestant's Choice
Simon Fuller's Choice
Coronation Song		 "Ain't No Sunshine"
"What's Going On"
"No Boundaries"		 Bill Withers
Marvin Gaye
Kris Allen/Adam Lambert		 2
4
6		 Winner

Kris Allen (2009 � present) : Track listing
Year Title Type Song
2010 American Idol TV series episode: "Atlanta Auditions" "Before We Come Undone"
The Hills TV series episode 4: "This Is Goodbye" "Live Like We're Dying"
Dancing with the Stars TV series episode: "Week Four, Dances" "Live Like We're Dying"
Ford Motor Company TV ad "Written All Over My Face", "Alright With Me"
The Vampire Diaries TV series episode: "Kill or Be Killed" "I Need to Know"

Kris Allen (2009 � present) : Track listing
Year Presenter Award Result
2009 Teen Choice Awards Choice Male Reality/Variety Star  
Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10)  
2010 People's Choice Awards Break-Out Musical Artist  
2011 Billboard Music Awards Top Christian Song - "Live Like We're Dying"  

Kris Allen

Studio albumsBrand New Shoes * Kris Allen
Singles"No Boundaries" * "Live Like We're Dying" * "The Truth"
ToursAmerican Idols LIVE! Tour 2009
Other songs"Heartless" * "Let It Be"
Related articlesDiscography * American Idol (season 8)

American Idol

Seasons1 * 2 * 3 * 4 * 5 * 6 * 7 * 8 * 9 * 10
HostsRyan Seacrest * Brian Dunkleman (2002)
JudgesRandy Jackson * Paula Abdul (2002 �2009) * Simon Cowell (2002 �2010) * Kara DioGuardi (2009 �present) * Ellen DeGeneres (2010 �present)
WinnersKelly Clarkson * Ruben Studdard * Fantasia Barrino * Carrie Underwood * Taylor Hicks * Jordin Sparks * David Cook * Kris Allen * Lee DeWyze
Winners' singles"A Moment Like This" * "Flying Without Wings" * "I Believe" * "Inside Your Heaven" * "Do I Make You Proud" * "This Is My Now" * "The Time of My Life" * "No Boundaries" * "Beautiful Day"
Runners-upJustin Guarini * Clay Aiken * Diana DeGarmo * Bo Bice * Katharine McPhee * Blake Lewis * David Archuleta * Adam Lambert * Crystal Bowersox
Other alumniJosh Gracin * Jennifer Hudson * Elliott Yamin * Chris Daughtry * Kellie Pickler
Spin-offsFrom Justin to Kelly * Juniors * Christmas * Extra * Rewind
Related articlesUnderground * Compilation Series * Controversies * Discography * Hot 100 singles * Episodes * Idol series * Magazine * Top-selling alumni * Alumni awards and nominations * Video game * The American Idol Experience * Idol Gives Back

American Idol season 8

FinalistsKris Allen * Adam Lambert * Danny Gokey * Allison Iraheta * Matt Giraud * Anoop Desai * Lil Rounds * Scott MacIntyre * Megan Joy * Michael Sarver * Alexis Grace * Jorge Núñez * Jasmine Murray
Other sourcesEpisode list * Tour * "No Boundaries"



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