Posts Tagged ‘Kris Allen’
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Idol Winner Kris Allen
After shocking almost everyone — including himself — by winning the season 8 of American Idol last week, Kris Allen told reporters, “I’m not a man of many words.” We noticed! PEOPLE caught up with Idol’s dark horse from Conway, Ark., Saturday, and finally got [Read More]
Kara strips – as American Idol gets champ
AMERICAN Idol judge Kara DioGuardi stripped down to her bikini at the show’s final last night – and the new champ was revealed. The celeb-filled audience was stunned when Kris Allen, 23 from Arkansas, was crowned the winner instead of favourite Adam Lambert, [Read More]
Kara DioGuardi co-writes ‘American Idol’ winner’s single
Kara DioGuardi — the now and possibly future judge of “American Idol” — has co-written the winner’s first single. The song, entitled “No Boundaries,” was written with Cathy Dennis and Mitch Allan. Before her season-long [Read More]
How Allen ascended from meek audition to ‘Idol’
Not much has changed about Kris Allen since his mostly forgettable “American Idol” audition. Well, except for the winning-it-all part. When the 23-year-old college student from Conway, Ark., first auditioned with Leon Russell’s “A Song for You” [Read More]
Adam Lambert vs. Kris Allen: Who Will Be America’s New ‘Idol?’
They say it’s all about the singing. But there’s much more than just talent to talk about as Adam Lambert and Kris Allen step up to the stage for tonight’s season eight finale of “American Idol.” Tuesday night, Lambert showed off his vocal [Read More]
Idol Danny Gokey expected his elimination
He gained a following with his soulful singing and snazzy glasses, but ousted “American Idol” contestant Danny Gokey said on Thursday he foresaw his elimination from the competition’s top three. Gokey, who sported different pairs of stylish eyeglasses [Read More]
Looking to the future with the American Idol Top Seven
For two of the kids of Season Seven, the Idol journey will end next week. For all it will end before the end of May. As we finished our dinner in the Red Room, we discussed what lies ahead for each and how they are looking forward to the road from here. “I don’t [Read More]
‘American Idol’ selects 3 more finalists
“American Idol” has selected three more finalists. Lil Rounds, the smooth 23-year-old mother of three from Memphis; Scott MacIntyre, the soulful 23-year-old piano player from Scottsdale; and Jorge Nunez, the charming 20-year-old college student from Carolina, [Read More]
Idol’ Finalist Kris Allen Admits Simon Helped Him
Prior to Wednesday night’s show, Kris Allen had flown mostly under the “American Idol” radar. But the 23-year-old made a big impression with his cover of Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror,” grabbing a seat in the top 12 (alongside Adam [Read More]
Kris Allen
Kris Allen is in the top 36 contestants on FOX’s “American Idol 8.” Kris Allen auditioned in Louisville, Kentucky. Kris Allen sang “A Song For You” by Leon Russell for his audition. The judges put Kris Allen through to Hollywood. Kris Allen is [Read More]
