Kris Allen

Kris Allen

Keynote Speaker: Winner of the Eighth Season of "American Idol"

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Kris Allen Biography

Kris Allen is a recording artist who won American Idol.

Allen attended the University of Central Arkansas for college, where he majored in business. Faith plays a large part in Allen's life, and led the aspiring musician to become a worship leader for New Life Church in Arkansas at both the Conway and Greater Little Rock campuses, and on campus at University of Central Arkansas with Chi Alpha Campus Ministries. Music also remained an important part in his life, and in 2007 he produced his own album entitled Brand New Shoes.

Allen stepped into the spotlight in 2009, when he became a finalist on the eighth season of the reality competition American Idol. He, along with fellow performers Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert, have avoided the bottom three positions on the show, which often lead to elimination.

On the final episode of the season, Allen faced off against rocker Adam Lambert, who was favored to win the vote. At the end of the night, however, Allen took the title as the next American Idol. He also became the first married contestant to win the competition.

During the finale of the show, Allen performed the song "Kiss a Girl" with country music star Keith Urban. He then sang a duet with finalist Adam Lambert: "We Are the Champions" by Queen. Following his big win, Allen says he is already at work on a new single entitled "No Boundaries."

He is married to his high school sweetheart, Katy O'Connell, who was also a former homecoming queen at the University of Arkansas.

Kristopher Neil Allen now lives in Conway, Arkansas.

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Kris Allen Videos

Kris Allen - The Vision Of Love - YouTube
Kris Allen - Live Like We're Dying - YouTube

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What topics does Kris Allen speak about?

Kris Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.

Who is the agent for Kris Allen?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kris Allen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kris Allen for your next private or corporate function.

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Kris Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kris Allen for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Kris Allen can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Billy Bob Thornton, Collin Raye and Chris Carmack. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kris Allen for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Kris Allen Videos

Kris Allen - The Vision Of Love - YouTube
Kris Allen - Live Like We're Dying - YouTube

Kris Allen News

  • How do I book Kris Allen to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kris Allen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Kris Allen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kris Allen or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Kris Allen for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Kris Allen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kris Allen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Kris Allen speak about?

    Kris Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.
  • Who is the agent for Kris Allen?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kris Allen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kris Allen for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kris Allen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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