Date of Birth

21 December 1985, Jacksonville, Arkansas, USA

Birth Name

Kristopher Neil Allen

Height

5' 7" (1.7 m)

Mini Biography

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.

Trivia

• When he was 13, he taught himself how to play the guitar, piano, viola and the ukulele.
• Favorite male artist is Jamie Cullum.
• Business Major at the University of Central Arkansas at Conway.
• Self-released an album in 2006, entitled "Brand New Shoes".
• Roommate on "American Idol" was Adam Lambert.
• Is the first married American Idol winner.
• When asked by a reporter what the one thing he would change about himself would be, he replied "I want man chest hair," rather than the few patchy hairs he actually has.
• Brother Daniel tried out for Idol with him.
• Has a younger brother name Daniel.
• Winner of 2009 American Idol. [May 2009]
• Voted into the Top 7 of Season 8 of American Idol. [April 2009]
• Became a father for the 1st time at age 28 when his wife Katy O'Connell gave birth to their son Oliver Neil Allen on July 30, 2013.
• Became a father for the 2nd time at age 30 when his wife Katy O'Connell gave birth to their daughter Rose Elizabeth Allen on June 18, 2016.
• Became a father for the 3rd time at age 34 when his wife Katy O'Connell gave birth to their son Marlo James Francis Allen on July 31, 2019.

Trademarks:

• Soulful vocals and guitar playing