Kris Allen: Live at the Paste Studio

Kris Allen is best known by many as the winner of the eighth season of the recently concluded TV reality competition American Idol. Although he’s had an interest in music since he was very young, he didn’t decide to pursue the craft professionally until he was of college age. American Idol was going to be his last chance of becoming a professional musician, as he planned to finish his degree after getting eliminated from the show. Thankfully, much to Allen’s surprise, that day never came, and he won the competition. He recently came into our studio to record a session and blew our socks off with his pop/alt rock stylings. READ MORE AND WATCH THE LIVE PERFORMANCE HERE

American Idol - Auditions, TCA Events, Finale

American Idol - Auditions, TCA Events, Finale

As American Idol celebrates its final season, Kris Allen was invited back to help judge and report on the audition rounds. Kris attended the initial and celebrity judging rounds back in his hometown area of Little Rock, AR. The contestants and Kris both did Arkansas proud, as the city was featured in several audition episodes. The youthful-looking 2009 champ took exception to being called "sir" by the teen-aged hopefuls but was his usual congenial and charismatic self. 

Popdust - Album Review

Popdust - Album Review

Kris Allen is recklessly reflective and emotive on his new album, Letting You In—a title befitting of one of American Idol‘s most expressive and charming storytellers. He beckons you into his den of easy-listening jams and glistening melodies with deliberate slyness, and as you venture through a meager 10 tracks, you get the sense you are experiencing new layers of Allen’s spirit. READ MORE