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Kris Allen

Birth Name:

Kristopher Neil Allen

Birth Place:

Jacksonville, Arizona, United States

Profession

Singer, reality cast member

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American Idol

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Fri, Apr 13, 2018

Kris Allen, Wife Welcome a Baby Boy

American Idol winner Kris Allen is a dad! Allen and his wife, Katy O'Connell, welcomed a baby boy named Oliver on Tuesday. "Happy Day!!!! My little stud was born today. Oliver is here people!" Allen, 28, tweeted Tuesday night.

Wed, Jul 31, 2013

Kris Allen Undergoing Second Surgery for Wrist Injury

American Idol Season 8 winner Kris Allen is undergoing surgery again to repair an injury stemming from a January car accident. "My wrist has not...

Sat, May 18, 2013

Kris Allen, Pregnant Wife Injured in Car Accident

It wasn't a very good start to the new year for Kris Allen. The American Idol winner broke his arm after he, his pregnant wife, and their dog were involved in a head-on car accident on New Year's Day, according to his mother, Kimberly.

Wed, Jan 2, 2013

Idol's Danny Gokey Is Engaged

American Idol alum Danny Gokey, who famously lost his wife shortly before his Season 8 audition three years ago, is engaged to his girlfriend, Leyicet Peralta.The pair plans to wed late ...

Tue, Dec 27, 2011