Thursday, 3 June, 2010 7:51
by pat
A year ago Kris Allen was a struggling musician living in Conway, Ark. Today he is signed to a major record label with his first album about to be released. His collaborators include members of The Fray, Train, The Script and Switchfoot as well as musicians who have written and produced for Maroon 5, Natasha Bedingfield, Fergie, Beyoncé, James Morrison, Duffy, Lily Allen, Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, Carolina Liar, the Veronicas, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent. That’s the way things are these days for Kris Allen, winner of the eighth season of “American Idol.”
It’s been an incredible journey for the 24-year-old who came very close to giving up on having a music career. “I was going to return to college and get a decent job so my wife and I could have a comfortable life together, which would have been fine,” Allen said. “But things worked out a different way, and I’m really happy!”
Allen has just put the finishing touches on his debut album (simply called “Kris Allen”) for 19 Recordings/Jive, which is set for release on November 17. Fans can already get a taste of the record’s pop-rock sound with his strong first single, “Live Like We’re Dying.”
On June 9, Kris Allen will bring his talent to the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. Prices are $18-28 and can be purchased at all TicketMaster locations, via phone 1-800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
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