Biography
Kristopher Neil Allen was born on June 21, 1985 in Jacksonville, AR to Kim Allen and Neil Allen, a former musician. The future "Idol" winner's interest in music began at an early age; in elementary school, he played the viola, and then taught himself to play the guitar, piano and ukulele at age 13. After high school, Allen moved to Conway, AR to study business at the University of Central Arkansas, but he dropped out in his junior year to …
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Career Milestones
2007 | Wrote and self-produced his debut album Brand New Shoes with college friends |
2009 | Declared the winner of the eighth season of the FOX reality series "American Idol" |
2009 | Joined fellow Top 10 finalists for the "American Idols Live" |
2009 | Nominated for the 2009 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Male Reality/Variety Star |
2009 | Released his debut single "No Boundaries" on iTunes |
2009 | Signed a deal with Jive Records |