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Kris Allen (Kristopher Neil Allen) was born on 21 June, 1985 in Jacksonville, Arkansas, U.S., is an American singer-songwriter from Arkansas. Discover Kris Allen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 38 years old?

Popular As Kristopher Neil Allen
Occupation Singer songwriter
Age 38 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 21 June 1985
Birthday 21 June
Birthplace Jacksonville, Arkansas, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Kris Allen Height, Weight & Measurements

At 38 years old, Kris Allen height is 1.73 m .

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Height 1.73 m
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Who Is Kris Allen's Wife?

His wife is Katy O'Connell (m. September 26, 2008)

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Wife Katy O'Connell (m. September 26, 2008)
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Kris Allen Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kris Allen worth at the age of 38 years old? Kris Allen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Songwriter. He is from United States. We have estimated Kris Allen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Songwriter

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1985

Kristopher Neil Allen (born June 21, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, and the winner of the eighth season of American Idol.

2007

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.

In 2007, Allen wrote and self-produced an album entitled Brand New Shoes with college friends and bandmates Michael Holmes (drums) and Chase Erwin (bass).

The album's title makes reference to Allen's days as a shoe salesman, and only 600 copies of the album were produced, most of which were given to family and friends.

Allen auditioned for the eighth season of American Idol in Louisville, Kentucky, with his brother Daniel, who did not make it to Hollywood.

In the early stages of the season, he was among the finalists (along with Allison Iraheta) that received the least amount of screen time.

Only several seconds of his first audition (and neither of his Hollywood Week solo performances) were shown, although his group performance with White Chocolate (including fellow finalist Matt Giraud) was aired in its entirety.

The judges also asked him to participate in an un-aired sing-off with another contestant before they allowed him to enter the semifinals round.

Throughout the competition, Allen received many compliments for his folk-inspired interpretations of modern pop songs.

He played several instruments during his performances, including the acoustic guitar, the electric guitar, the keyboard, and the piano.

His performance of "To Make You Feel My Love" as part of the Top 11 earned praise from the judges, with Simon Cowell commenting, "I am genuinely beginning to think you have a shot of doing well in this competition."

In the finals, he performed his own arrangement of "Ain't No Sunshine" on a keyboard, with a few musicians on stage, which earned praise from the judges.

Cowell lauded it as Allen's "best performance so far."

On the first Top 7 night, Allen chose to sing the Oscar-winning song "Falling Slowly" from the indie film Once.

While Randy Jackson described it as "pitchy from note one", Kara DioGuardi declared it "one of your best moments ever."

Due to time constraints, Paula Abdul and Cowell did not comment, but on the following night's results show, Cowell stated "Kris, you were brilliant."

Allen subsequently received a signed record and other gifts from the original artists, Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.

2009

Allen's post-Idol self-titled album was released on November 17, 2009, by Jive Records.

The album debuted at number 11 on the U.S. Billboard 200.

The album's lead single, "Live Like We're Dying", was released on September 21, 2009, and peaked at number 18 in the U.S. with combined sales of over 1.7 million.

2012

Allen's second major-label album Thank You Camellia was released on May 22, 2012, and the lead single "The Vision of Love" was released March 26, 2012.

2016

Allen released his fifth studio album, Letting You In, on March 18, 2016.

Allen was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas, to Kimberly (née Wood) and Neil Allen.

He is the elder of two sons; his younger brother, Daniel, is a college cheerleading coach.

Allen's interest in music began very early.

He began playing the viola in elementary school and went on to play the instrument in the Mills University Studies High School orchestra, eventually winning a spot in the Arkansas all-state orchestra.

Additionally, he taught himself to play the guitar at age 13, and also plays the piano.

His musical influences, as stated in his Idol confessionals, include the Beatles, Jamie Cullum, Jason Mraz, Pat Monahan, John Mayer and Michael Jackson.

Allen played publicly for several years before trying out for Idol, even opening for earlier Idol contestant Sean Michel on multiple occasions.

He has described his decision to audition for American Idol as a "last hurrah" before giving up his pursuit of a music career.

After high school, Allen moved to Conway, Arkansas, to attend the University of Central Arkansas, where he was a business major and a member of Chi Alpha campus ministries.

During college, he participated in Christian missionary work around the world, including in Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, South Africa, Spain and Thailand.

Allen also served as a worship leader for New Life Church in Conway and Little Rock, AR, as well as for the Chi Alpha campus ministry.

He dropped out of college in the middle of his junior year to pursue music professionally, performing in local bars and working as a shoe salesman to make ends meet.

Allen planned to go back to college to finish his degree and "get a real job", but instead was persuaded to audition for American Idol along with his brother Daniel and his friend Cale Mills.

Kris stated that "If I had not made it through in American Idol, I would have gone back to college and gotten my business degree."

Allen realized during college that he wanted to play music professionally and began trying to write music.

He played his first gig at a local venue in downtown Conway during his sophomore year, and he went on to drop out of college in the middle of his junior year to follow his dream of becoming a professional musician.

He worked as a shoe salesman at a sporting goods store during the day to make ends meet and continued playing gigs in Little Rock and Fayetteville at night.