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Season 8 Winner: Kris Allen

Season 8 Winner: Kris Allen Season 8 winner Kris Allen gets hug happy! Colton, Phillip and Joshua hang out with Season 8 winner Kris Allen before the Top 7 redux results show. Elise poses with Season 8 winner Kris Allen before his performance of "The Vision Of Love" on the Top 7 redux results show. Season 8 winner Kris Allen looked at home on the American Idol stage when he returned to perform his new single "The Vision Of Love" at the Top 7 redux results show.
Kris Allen performed his new single "The Vision Of Love" at the Top 7 results show. Season 8 winner Kris Allen performs his new hit single, "The Vision Of Love" at the Top 7 redux results show. Kris Allen started his live performance of "The Vision Of Love" playing a piano that revolved on a platform on stage. Kris Allen performs his new single "The Vision Of Love" at the Top 7 redux results show. Kris Allen performs "The Vision Of Love" at the Top 7 redux results show.
Ryan Seacrest interviews Season 8 winner, Kris Allen, who will perform at the Top 7 results show. Katy and Kris Allen could sit back and relax at the Season 10 finale. An American Idol Reunion! Season 9's Andrew Garcia and Katie Stevens chatted with Season 8 Idol Kris Allen and Judge Randy Jackson. Season 8 winner Kris Allen was in the audience with his wife Katy. Since being crowned the American Idol at the Season 8 finale, Kris released an album, toured around the U.S. and the world, visited Haiti, and much more.
The reigning American Idol, at least for the next hour and fifty minutes, took the stage to sing his latest single, "The Truth." By the end of the night, he would pass the invisible crown off to either Crystal Bowersox or Lee DeWyze. The reigning American Idol, Kris Allen, was there to sing his new single, "The Truth," and pass the Idol title off to the Season 9 winner. It was just a year ago that Kris Allen was crowned the American Idol. Kris Allen has had a wonderful year since becoming Season 8's American Idol. Kris Allen gave his best model look.
One year ago, Kris Allen was named the American Idol. Kris Allen sang "Let It Be" as footage from his trip to Haiti played in the background. Reigning American Idol Kris Allen came to the show to talk about his recent trip to Haiti and performed an emotional "Let It Be." Kris sounded great and the song was so raw and emotional. I don't know how he did it; I had a lump in my throat and I was just watching it all on TV. Kris Allen had just returned from Haiti and shared some footage from his trip. American Idol Kris Allen returned to the show to kick off Idol Gives Back for Haiti.
I became a little distracted during Kris' performance by his hair and eyebrows. His hair was long and standing on ends, his eyebrows seemed dark, and he had a little mustache growing in, yet he still looked good. After my moment of checking him out, I continued to choke back tears. American Idol winner Kris Allen visited Ellen after he was named the Season 8 champ.<br>Photo Credit: Michael Rozman/Warner Bros Kris looked happy to perform on Ellen's show.<br>Photo Credit: Michael Rozman/Warner Bros Ellen and reigning American Idol Kris Allen gave each other props.<br>Photo Credit: Michael Rozman/Warner Bros Kris looked at home performing for the FOX audience.
Kris Allen performs a song from his new self-titled CD on SYTYCD. Kris owned the stage when he performed his single. Kris received a warm reaction from the studio audience. Kris rocked out to "Live Like We're Dying" and showed off his guitar skills. Kris performed his heart out at the SYTYCD results show.
Kris Allen thinks he can dance! The winner's self-titled album includes the single "Live Like We're Dying." Kris was feeling the music during his live results show performance. The studio audience was feeling the music. Kris Allen performed on the very stage that made him a star. You can buy his new CD now!
The Idol champ looked comfortable performing on live TV. Kris Allen boogied on the So You Think You Can Dance stage. Kris Allen sang and strummed while singing "Live Like We're Dying" off his self-titled album, which is now available for purchase. Kris and his band looked like they were having a good time on the SYTYCD stage. Kris rocked out to "Live Like We're Dying," his popular new track off the album "Kris Allen."
Kris performed for millions of FOX viewers just like old times! Kris Allen performs a song from his new self-titled CD on So You Think You Can Dance. The reigning American Idol sang his first hit single, "Live Like We're Dying." Kris performed with the members of his band. Look who the 10th Idol is in this picture - Carrie Underwood!
The Idols visited the Graceland grave site.Elvis, Elvis Presley and Graceland are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.? All rights reserved. The Idols, tour staff, and family gathered outside the Graceland mansion.Elvis, Elvis Presley and Graceland are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.? All rights reserved. The Idols checked out Elvis' pad.Elvis, Elvis Presley and Graceland are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.? All rights reserved. Kris, Lil, and Adam dazzled in Elvis sunglasses.Elvis, Elvis Presley and Graceland are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.? All rights reserved. The Idols channeled their inner Elvis at the Graceland mansion.Elvis, Elvis Presley and Graceland are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.? All rights reserved.
The Top 10 posed outside Elvis' mansion in Graceland, and look at which 2 Idols gave an Elvis lip to the camera.Elvis, Elvis Presley and Graceland are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.? All rights reserved. Kris Allen is a cover guy! Kris Allen stood on the lawn of Graceland.Elvis, Elvis Presley and Graceland are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.? All rights reserved. Fans met their Idols at the Season 8 tour meet and greet. The American Idol looked cool as he signed autographs for his fans.
Matt Giraud and Kris Allen hung out before the next tour show. Kris Allen posed for a picture with fans. The crowd gave the Idols a standing ovation as they left the stage. The Top 2 Idols belted it out at the center of the stage. The tour finale brought the Idols back on stage as one big, happy group!
Kris Allen put his guitar down and took a seat at the piano for "Ain't No Sunshine." Kris rocked out with an electric guitar...and 10,000 fans! American Idol Kris Allen played his trusty guitar as he sang. "Don't Stop Believin'" was the motto of the tour, and the Idols made Randy Jackson proud with their Journey tribute. Kris got the audience involved with his performance.
The American Idol looked happy...even before finding out that he won! The first married American Idol winner walked down the hallway with his wife. Host Ryan Seacrest posed with the two men of the hour. Adam and Kris posed with Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood! Kris and Adam walked down the hallway on finale performance night.
The finale was full of commotion. The American Idol winner still looked shocked by the whirlwind evening. The Idol staff posed with the American Idol. Kris Allen shared a smile and a hug with Rickey Minor. Kris Allen looked unbreakable before the show as he posed with a staff member.
The final 2 weren't taking themselves too seriously. Were Kris and Anoop comparing pant sizes or giving each other a hip check? The final two take the long walk down the hall. I spy two tough guys clad in white. Michael Sarver gave Top 2 finalist Kris Allen a handshake when they passed in the hallway.
Kris Allen and Adam Lambert looked nervous before taking the stage for the finale. Kris Allen sang the 2009 Idol coronation song, "No Boundaries," which was co-written by Kara DioGuardi. After the performance, he was joined by his Idol pals and his wife, Katy. A great end to a great season! Kris and Katy took in the moment together. Kris Allen is the first married American Idol to win. It was an all-star night with great special guests, surprises and of course - a new American Idol!
It was an all-star night with great special guests, surprises and of course - a new American Idol! The Top 13 celebrated Kris' victory with him. It was an all-star night with great special guests, surprises and of course - a new American Idol! It was an all-star night with great special guests, surprises and of course - a new American Idol! It was an all-star night with great special guests, surprises and of course - a new American Idol!
It was an all-star night with great special guests, surprises and of course - a new American Idol! It was an all-star night with great special guests, surprises and of course - a new American Idol! It was an all-star night with great special guests, surprises and of course - a new American Idol! It was an all-star night with great special guests, surprises and of course - a new American Idol! It was an all-star night with great special guests, surprises and of course - a new American Idol!

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