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According to PR Newswire, Kris Allen has officially signed with Jive Records.

The following is an excerpt from the press release:

NEW YORK, June 8 /PRNewswire/ — It was announced today that 19 Recordings has signed Kris Allen, and his recordings have been licensed to Jive Records.

“As exciting as the last few months have been, I’m really looking forward to what is next,” says Kris Allen. “I’m very grateful to be working with Simon Fuller and his team at 19 Entertainment, along with Barry Weiss and Jive Records on my debut album. Everyone’s been asking me what it’s going to sound like. It will be very similar to what you heard from me on the show — definitely in the pop/rock genre. I can’t wait to get started!”

Jive Records has also signed previous American idol runner ups David Archuleta and Jordin Sparks.

Jive is also home to Pop/R&B acts like Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and the Backstreet Boys.

Arkansas native David Hodges, formerly of Evanescence, wrote with Kris Allen yesterday according to his twitter. Hodges has worked with other Idol contestants such as Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry, David Archuleta, and Blake Lewis.

Kris’s new album is expected to be released in the Fall 2009.

June 3, 2009 – Michael Slezak of Entertainment Weekly conducts his Idolatry interview with American Idol winner Kris Allen. Kris discusses his journey through American Idol and how he was shocked everytime he made it through another round. He tells the story of how Idol producers made him and his wife wear matching aprons to be shown in their video package. They didn’t want to wear them, but the producers insisted it would be good TV. Kris also discusses his “Renegade” duet with Danny Gokey and other interesting anecdotes  from the show.

Watch the Kris Allen Idolatry video and interview

If you would like to find out how to hire Kris Allen for a speaking engagement, appearance, endorsement, autograph signing or special event, request Kris Allen booking agent information from PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency. PFP is a top celebrity booking agent for American Idols, entertainers, sports stars and celebrities.

Kris Allen shouted the famous words “I’m Going to Disney World!” immediately after being crowned the newest American Idol in the show’s star-studded season finale on May 20, 2009 in Los Angeles.

Disney camera crews captured Allen’s celebratory pronouncement on the Nokia Theatre stage mere moments after American Idol host Ryan Seacrest announced the champion’s name to millions of viewers watching worldwide.

Not only does the newly crowned Idol shout “I’m Going to Disney World!” at the spot’s conclusion, Allen’s voice also is featured throughout the ad as he performs the iconic song, “When You Wish Upon A Star.”

And with the same immediacy that has made the Disney spot one of the most beloved commercials of all-time, the newest “I’m Going to Disney World!” commercial aired on television within hours of the American Idol finale.

Starring in a role usually occupied by sports stars – including Super Bowl heroes and World Series champs – Allen is the second singer to ever star in the Disney commercial in its 20 plus-year history. (2008 American Idol champion, David Cook, was the first.)

The American Idol champion’s role in the newest “I’m Going to Disney World” commercial celebrates “The American Idol Experience,” the new American Idol-themed attraction that had a February 2009 grand opening Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Kris Allen and his wife Katy spent the day at Disney World in Orlando, where he arrived via motorcade down the park’s main street, Hollywood Boulevard. As he was cheered on by hundreds of fans, Kris performed “Heartless” for a crowd in front of the American Idol Experience attraction.

For more photos from today’s events, visit the Orlando Sentinel photo gallery. And don’t miss our videos of Kris Allen’s performance of “Heartless” and question-and-answer session with fans.

Watch Kris Allen video at the Idol Experience where he offers advice to 3 contestants

Kris Allen Press Conference at Disney World

If you would like to find out how to hire Kris Allen for a speaking engagement, appearance, endorsement, autograph signing or special event, request Kris Allen booking agent information from PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency or call 800.966.1380..

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Did Kris Allen win American Idol unfairly with help from AT&T? The story broke in the The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette last week, but gained steam this week when picked up by the New York Times. The Times wrote May 27:

Representatives of AT&T helped fans of Mr. Allen at the two Arkansas events by providing instructions on how to send 10 or more text messages at the press of a single button, known as power texts. Power texts have an exponentially greater effect on voting than do single text messages or calls to the show’s toll-free phone lines. The efforts appear to run afoul of “American Idol” voting rules in two ways. The show broadcasts an on-screen statement at the end of each episode warning that blocks of votes cast using “technical enhancements” that unfairly influence the outcome of voting can be thrown out.

And the show regularly states that text voting is open only to AT&T subscribers and is subject to normal rates.

Fox and “Idol” producers 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia released a statement Wednesday saying Allen is indeed the winner:

“Fox and the producers of ‘American Idol’ are absolutely certain that the results of this competition are fair, accurate and verified. Kris Allen is, without a doubt, the American Idol. We have an independent third-party monitoring procedure in place to ensure the integrity of the voting process. In no way did any individuals unfairly influence the outcome of the competition.”

Also, AT&T released this statement:

“Last week, countless parties were held in homes, bars, and other public places across America to watch the ‘American Idol’ finale. In Arkansas, a few local AT&T employees were invited to attend two local watch parties organized by the community. Caught up in the enthusiasm of rooting for their hometown contestant, they brought a small number of demo phones with them and provided texting tutorials to those who were interested. Going forward, we will make sure our employees understand our sponsorship celebrates the competition, not individual contestants. That said, it’s quite a leap to suggest that a few individuals could have impacted the final results.”

Please people. This has been going on probably every Idol season since At &T allowed bulk texting. Fans have always found innovative ways to vote enmass for their favorites. The popular fan site KrisAllenNation has been publishing tutorials on how to vote for weeks. They were totally organized and played by the rules.

Adam Lambert is satisfied with the results and is ready to move on. I hope his fans can move on as well. Adam is a superstar and is loved by many including me. I will follow his career and look forward to what he prepares to do in the future. A rumored tour with Queen would be incredible. The opportunitys that lay before him will be many. Adam, the way you handled yourself throughtout the whole Idol process was amazing. You are a true professional and indeed a class act. We wish you continued success.

Jonathan Wexler is a top booking agent for PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency. If you would like to book a celebrity for your next event, call 800.966.1380

Last night on the Nokia Stage in front of 7000 celebrities and fans, Kris Allen the shy, humble boy next door from Conway, AR, was crowned the winner of Americian Idol Season 8. With close to 100 million votes in, the fans made their choice. When the winner was announced, Kris was in shock! But so were the judges and Adam Lambert’s fans who were in the audience. They all expected Adam Lambert to win. After all, he did deserve it. After stellar perfomances week after week and with last night’s perfomances with “KISS and “Queen”, there is no denying that Adam Lamert is an International Superstar. WOW Adam, you could be the front man for Queen. I never thought anyone could ever replace Freddy Mercury, but you are the one that could. We would love to see that happen. You are the greatest artist and performer to ever grace the American Idol stage. You will have an extraordinary career.

Now let’s look at the statistics. The contest wasn’t even close. AT&T reports about 38 million American Idol votes came from Arkansas last night TV host, Billy Bush of Access Hollywood, tweeted: Source at the top says Votes were NOT close on idol. IE Kris blew out Adam Lambert.

Watch video announcing the winner of American Idol Season 8

On the KrisAllenNation website, Kris’s fans were well organized giving step by step instructions on how to get out the vote. They had a grass roots organization pledging to vote 1000-6000 times a night, using power texting strategies, and offering a step by step tutorial on how to power vote for Kris. It looks like it paid off. Maybe they can help out with the next presidential election.

KrisAllenNation states … “Kris’s victory is profound for a nearly endless list of reasons. From twenty-seven seconds of total airtime for the first two months of the show, to surviving an absurdly talented Group 2, to defying all odds and critical predictions week after week, you have won.  Your success has not been because of shallow fandom, producer manipulation, back-story, or gimmicks.  Instead, you have succeeded for who you are, a raw and amazingly beautiful person. Your love for music and for people has shone through the glow of our television sets each week, connecting with millions of people, in spite of what the powers that be had planned for you.  Thank you for your honesty, your compassion, AND your humility.  It’s been refreshing to reconnect with a normal guy, a good guy, who simply loves what he does.  We are so proud to have given you the opportunity to do what you love as long as you wish, and hopefully continue to change lives along the way. And to all the fans, who have bloody fingers and huge phone bills, thank you.  This site shows what people can achieve when they organize for something greater than themselves – it’s not about advertising, or profits, or hate for others.  This site has been about one thing, spreading Kris’s gift to all that wish to receive it.  You couldn’t have given your time and dedication to a more deserving person or family.  KrisAllenation, you are amazing.”

Congratulations to Kris Allen, the winner of American Idol Season 8! You deserved it!

Kris’s version of the winner’s song, “No Boundaries” will be released through iTunes, and a first peek from AOL music should be available today.