Kris Allen was born on June 21, 1985 in Jacksonville, Arkansas, USA as Kristopher Neil Allen. He is best known as the winner for the eighth season of American Idol. In 2007, he released a album titled Brand New Shoes. He has been married to Katy Allen since September 26, 2008. They have three children.

Kris Allen at an event for American Idol (2002)

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Kris Allen in So You Think You Can Dance (2005)

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