Kris Allen

Born

1985-06-21

Birthplace

Jacksonville, Arkansas, USA

Biography

Kristopher Neil Allen is an American singer, songwriter, and the winner of the eighth season of American Idol. Prior to Idol, he self-released a 2007 album, 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.