• Kris tried out for American Idol because his brother was trying out too and wanted Kris to come with him.

• Kris has been playing guitar, writing music, and singing since he was 13.

• Kris has one less rib from getting surgery.

• To relax, Kris enjoys reading.

• If Paul McCartney were a celebrity judge on American Idol, Kris would freak out.

• Kris thinks a rock week on American Idol would be the most challenging for him.

• If Kris had to pick a stage name it would be K-Sizzle.

• Kris auditioned for American Idol Season 8 in Louisville, Kentucky. He sang “A Song For You” by Leon Russell, and his audition number was 25439.

• Kris was hit in the head with a salsa jar while walking down the road, one time.

• Favorite singers: Kelly Clarkson, Jamie Cullum, Stevie Wonder

• Favorite quote: “We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible.” – Vince Lombardi

• Kris dreamed of being a Major League Baseball player when he was younger.

• Has taken part in missionary trips to Spain, Morocco, Thailand, Mozambique and South Africa.