Kris Allen

Kristopher Neil Allen (born June 21, 1985) is an American musician, singer and songwriter from Conway, Arkansas, and the winner of the eighth season of American Idol.

American Idol
Hosts	Ryan Seacrest • Brian Dunkleman
Judges	Paula Abdul • Simon Cowell • Randy Jackson • Kara DioGuardi • Ellen DeGeneres • Jennifer Lopez • Steven Tyler • Mariah Carey • Nicki Minaj • Keith Urban • Harry Connick Jr. • Luke Bryan • Katy Perry • Lionel Richie
Winners	Kelly Clarkson • Ruben Studdard • Fantasia Barrino • Carrie Underwood • Taylor Hicks • Jordin Sparks • David Cook • Kris Allen • Lee DeWyze • Scotty McCreery • Phillip Phillips • Candice Glover • Caleb Johnson • Nick Fradiani • Trent Harmon • Maddie Poppe • Laine Hardy • Just Sam • Chayce Beckham • Noah Thompson
Runners-Up	Justin Guarini • Clay Aiken • Diana DeGarmo • Bo Bice • Katharine McPhee • Blake Lewis • David Archuleta • Adam Lambert • Crystal Bowersox • Lauren Alaina • Jessica Sanchez • Kree Harrison • Jena Irene • Clark Beckham • La'Porsha Renae • Caleb Lee Hutchinson • Alejandro Aranda • Arthur Gunn • Willie Spence • HunterGirl
Other Alumni	Nikki McKibbin • Josh Gracin • Jennifer Hudson • Elliott Yamin • Chris Daughtry • Kellie Pickler • Mandisa • Todrick Hall • Haley Reinhart • Colton Dixon • Angie Miller • Daniel Seavey • Gabby Barrett • Jeremy Rosado • Catie Turner • Monogem • Dexter Roberts • Frenchie Davis

Kris Allen

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