Interesting Facts About American Idol Kris Allen

Fans can thank Kris Allen's brother for their new American Idol. It was Kris Allen's brother who made him audition to be on American Idol.

Kris Allen deals with stage fright by stretching.

Kelly Clarkson should be happy to hear that she is his favorite past American Idol. Likewise, Paula Abdul should be happy to hear that she is his favorite judge.

Interesting Facts About American Idol Kris Allen : Music Facts

The AI singer got to do a duet with Keith Urban during the season 8 finale. But he may have preferred to do a duet with a different singer. When asked which one person he would love to perform with, he said Paul McCartney.

Singing with country singer Keith Urban seemed like an interesting choice given that the AI winner does not seem that country. But perhaps he is a bigger country fan than first thought; country singer Reba McEntire was the first concert he ever attended and he calls Garth Brooks one of his musical influences. Have no fear country music haters, country music is not the direction he plans to take his album.

Kris Allen says "music takes him to another place" and he wants to make music that "moves people".

The AI winner's goal is to be respected in the music industry.

Interesting Facts About American Idol Kris Allen : Life Facts

The 23 year old most likely would not redo any moment in his life as he believes mistakes are a learning opportunity.

The American Idol winner might not redo anything in his life, but there is one thing he would like to change about himself: he wishes he had chest hair.

He got to meet one actor slash musician slash funny man during his stint on American Idol, Jamie Foxx. But the actor slash musician slash funny man who he really would like to meet in life is Will Smith.

Before winning American Idol, the singer was a worship leader at a Pentecostal church. A side interesting fact: Danny Gokey also attended a Pentecostal church.

Interesting Facts About American Idol Kris Allen : Best Moment Facts

When asked what his proudest moment in life was, he says it was marrying his wife.

The best moment of this past year, though, he says was singing with Adam Lambert and Queen during the finale. A little funny that he chose that as opposed to winning American Idol.

Sources:

Americanidol.com, Q&A, (www.americanidol.com)

Herrera, Monica. Kris Allen Just Wants Respect After Winning American Idol, (www.billboard.com).

Houstonbelief.com, Believe Out Loud, (www.chron.com).