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On , Kris Allen was declared the winner of the eighth season of American Idol, becoming the first married contestant to claim the title, as well as the sixth winner from the show's inception.
On , Kris Allen was declared the winner of the eighth season of American Idol, becoming the first married contestant to claim the title, as well as the sixth winner from the show's inception.
Adam Lambert may be the most recognizable person from Season 8 of American Idol, but Kris Allen was actually the winner of that season. The singer was voted Americas favorite after.
Winning moment of American Idol 2009 Kris Allen in Season 8 Grand Finale.
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On , Kris Allen emerged as the victor of the eighth season of American Idol, making him the first married contestant to clinch the title. He also became the sixth winner.
Kristopher Neil Allen (born ) is an American singer-songwriter from Conway, Arkansas, and the winner of season 8 (2009) of American Idol. Prior to Idol, he self-released a 2007 album.
Kris Allen, born in Jacksonville, Arkansas, won "American Idol" Season 8 on , at age 23, with Adam Lambert as the runner-up. Other finalists included Danny Gokey, Allison.
In 2009, Kris Allen rose to fame as the winner of the eighth season of American Idol. His soulful voice, engaging stage presence, and ability to infuse his own style into songs impressed the judges.
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Kris Allen was announced the winner of the competition on , defeating runner-up Adam Lambert after nearly 100 million votes were cast. The eighth season saw numerous changes to the.
In a turn of events that viewers have variously found surprising, validating and frustrating, the underdog contestant Kris Allen was named the winner of American Idol on.
Arkansas student Kris Allen won the eighth season of American Idol, dealing an unexpected defeat to musical theatre actor Adam Lambert.
