Kris did a radio interview with Y98 prior to his performance at Six Flags in St. Louis, MO on July 7, 2010. Thanks to Y98 for the photos.

Something tells me “American Idol” season 8 winner Kris Allen hated posing for a Tribune photo shoot more than anything on Friday. Maybe it was the bored expression on his face during the shoot in the John Hancock building — or maybe it was the fact that he said “I hate this more than anything.”

Either way, it looked like the “Live Like We’re Dying” singer was dying for the photo shoot to end.

“I like interviews more than photos,” admitted Allen before playing a free outdoor show in the John Hancock Center Plaza. “In an interview, you just talk.”

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American Idol season 8 winner Kris Allen is in town for a performance tonight at 7:40 p.m. as part of the Old St. Pat’s World’s Largest Block Party (other performers this weekend include Barenaked Ladies tonight and White Rabbit and Spoon tomorrow night). But prior to that, Allen hit up the plaza outside the John Hancock tower for an afternoon performance for a throng of fans who sweated and swooned for the crooner and Tony was there.

Source: Chicagoist.com

View photos at the gallery here.

Kris did a interview with Stir Cove that was posted via twitpic.

A message to Chick-fil-A from @krisallen and see what’s so great about the bottom bunk on the bus.

Today, the United Nations Foundation announced that “American Idol” viewers, with the help of Season 8 Winner Kris Allen, raised over $250,000 for the people of Haiti.

During the Top 24 results show on February 25th, “Idol” aired footage of Kris’ trip to the earthquake ravaged country and Kris performed The Beatles’ “Let It Be.” The performance was then put on iTunes and all proceeds went to the UN’s recovery efforts. The money raised will be used to purchase energy efficient street lights and pregnancy health kits that will help thousands of Haitian women and young girls who reside in temporary camps.

“Throughout my entire life, I have volunteered as much time as possible to help those in need,” said Allen. “Getting involved with the UN’s relief efforts in Haiti gave me a chance to give back on a large scale. I can’t thank my fans enough for supporting such a worthy cause.”

Source: ainow.org

Arkansas native and 2009 American Idol winner Kris Allen took Aaron Nolan on a tour of his tour bus, before his concert Monday in Fayetteville.

Watch the video at NWAhomepage.com.

A new concert has been announced for a show in State College, PA.

September 2 – The State Theater – State College, PA.

The State Theater is located at:
130 West College Avenue
State College, PA 16801

For more info and tod buy your tickets go HERE.

Kris was in Chicago July 8th and did a Free Lunchtime concert at the John Hancock Center. Watch the entire show below!

Sometimes having the hometown advantage pays off. This weekend, it did for Heifer.

Sunday morning, Kris Allen and his dad Neil stopped by Heifer International’s headquarters in Little Rock, AR, for a quiet visit with a couple of staff members. We gave him the large card (12″ X 18″) full of the well-wishes of generous fans who gave to Heifer in honor of Kris’s birthday.

Kris examined the card thoroughly, perusing the names inside. After a few minutes, he turned it over and in surprise said, “Woah. There are names on the back, too!” Yep, nearly 500 in all, I confirmed. And donations to the tune of over $26,000. The fans have spoken!

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Kris did a interview on Movies & Music on the Reelz Channel that aired last week. Watch this interview below!