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“American Idol” Winner Kris Allen Sets Debut Album

6/8/09, 2:19 pm EST

Photo: Vasquez/Getty

Just weeks after being crowned this season’s American Idol, Kris Allen has inked a deal with 19 Entertainment, which will release his debut album through Jive Records this fall. “As exciting as the last few months have been, I’m really looking forward to what is next,” Allen said in a statement. “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!” Allen will join other AI all-stars Jordin Sparks and David Archuleta under the Jive banner, perhaps hinting at the target audience AI hopes Allen will appeal to after Idol.

Before Allen can hit the studio, however, he’ll hit the road with the rest of the American Idol Season Eight finalists for a tour starting July 5th in Portland, Oregon. Since the tour concludes September 15th, it’s likely Allen will also try to sneak in some studio time in order to make the LP’s estimated late autumn release date. Allen’s post-Idol coronation song “No Boundaries” is currently Number 23 on the Hot 100 Singles Chart.

“Kris won the hearts of millions of Americans with his soulful voice, good looks and gracious demeanor,” AI creator Simon Fuller said in the statement. “However it is his passion for music and love of performing that will make sure Kris stands the test of time and makes American Idol proud.” Allen may soon be joined by a familiar face over at Jive as Idol bible MJ’s Big Blog reports that Season Eight’s fourth-place finisher Alison Iraheta is rumored to have been signed to Jive as well.

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I hate AI | 6/8/2009, 3:38 pm EST

American Idol keeps pumping out no talent nerds each and every year. Never watched and never will. It sucks

cmirror | 6/8/2009, 4:32 pm EST

Kris Allen won so many people over during the weeks by just being who he was and humbling himself unlike Adam and Gokey who both were very cocky and thought they had the title in hand. Good for him. Rolling Stone give this man the cover he deserves and stop catering to the number two man.

Kris Allen won fair and square and deserves the respect that should come with his win. Every year the media plays off the loser and disses the winner. Step above that Rolling Stone and give this man his props….I will be looking for that great cover story in your mag on him even though he doesn’t have a closet to come out of.

remynluv2 | 6/8/2009, 4:35 pm EST

The best thing about this guy was he did not realize how awesome his sound was. Every time he sung it made me feel good. Adam yelled to much and that got old and the Goke dude soul singing got annoying after awhile.

Would like to see more on Kris Allen, his life and his family.

deano | 6/8/2009, 4:41 pm EST

Rock is dead.

Wootsauce | 6/8/2009, 4:58 pm EST

I am like soooooooooooooooooo excited! I mean4RLOMG! His music is going to totally change music 4EVR! He is such a genius! I got so excited when I heard the news that a little bit pee came out, LIKEMOG4RL!

contactme | 6/8/2009, 5:00 pm EST

The saddest thing to me is that this guy is so good and the media and AI have dissed him so that many people think he should not have won the title. With no publicity or respect this man sung his way to a win. Al the judges were shocked and even he himself was because they had tore him down (especially Simon) all season. But did anyone notice that Adam Lambert wasn’t shocked, he knew the guy was good and his talent was real and that he should have won.

Good for him and good luck to him. I will buy his music in a heart beat and wouldn’t even look in the direction of Adam Lambert music. It just isn’t my style.

Anonymous | 6/8/2009, 5:03 pm EST

good luck, kris. i hope the cd does well.

Boo | 6/8/2009, 5:08 pm EST

contactme,

terrific that you support and like kris. he’s great. the best thing for him to looked at seperate from adam. they’re nice guys and good friends, butevery comment supporting one does not need to lead to dissing of the other. fan wars don’t equal song sales.

love ya, kris!

smileychic101 | 6/8/2009, 5:08 pm EST

I am so happy for Kris and maybe Allison! I am so glad that he signed I will buy all of his C.D.’s, Allison’s C.D.’s and Danny’s C.D.’s

SR | 6/8/2009, 5:11 pm EST

Hey, no Adam bashing. Out of everyone at American Idol, he’s been the most supportive of Kris’ win and the most complimentary towards him as a person. Adam doesn’t have to be your musical preference, but Kris fans should appreciate that. I’m personally looking forward to Kris’ album. I just hope it’s not too soft-rock…

idlecookie | 6/8/2009, 5:47 pm EST

I wouldn’t refer anyone to MJ’s BigBlog. She deletes posts which she disagrees with, supports religious bashing, and bans posters who dare try to rationally disagree with her.

HidewayLover | 6/8/2009, 6:15 pm EST

We all look forward to Mr. Kris Allen’s new CD, and with his handsome face and beautiful wife, I would love a DVD Concert. Blueray if ya dont mind. By the way if you want to increase readship, place Kris Allens face on your cover and watch your magazine sold out.

bored | 6/8/2009, 7:12 pm EST

Average looking guy with a sub-par voice. Didn’t expect to hear him sing the NA at the NBA playoff, it was pretty blah and he seemed petrified.

Anonymous | 6/8/2009, 7:42 pm EST

hidewaylover, I’m pretty sure they would lose readership if they placed his mug on the front.

dale | 6/8/2009, 8:18 pm EST

Congrats to Kris.Jive is a great lavel.Labelmate David Archuleta’s song Zero Gravity is surprising.Am buying on iTunes tonight.

good for him | 6/8/2009, 8:19 pm EST

good for me!
buy Zero gravity by Archie tomorrow on Itunes. Thanks!

Jet | 6/8/2009, 8:27 pm EST

Hey Kris fans, doesn’t matter if he’s in the front page or not, Kris never cared about those things. Let’s just wait for his album CD and buy, seriously I can only play his AI songs for so many times, I need his new CD. Glad that his NB version and Heartless made it to the Top 20 BB charts two weeks ago and is still in the Top 40 inspite of all the negative press. Oh, and I downloaded a few from his pre-AI self-made album, they’re also great!

Nick Jerome | 6/8/2009, 8:38 pm EST

Kris is a major talent. There is something about his interpretation, and his intimacy with the listeners. I can’t describe what makes him so powerful, and I don’t know how to define an artist, but I know one when I see one. Rolling Stone should give him the over he deserves.

Anonymous | 6/8/2009, 9:16 pm EST

idlecookie,

i respectfully disagree with you about mjsblog. it’s quite good. she has rules, which are in place to prevent fan wars. lots of good stuff about kris and other idol constestants, both past and present.

WOOWEE! | 6/8/2009, 9:23 pm EST

I am so excited that I wish I had less ribs, then I would really get down!

dlt | 6/8/2009, 9:38 pm EST

Jive Records.
Makes sense

al bundy | 6/8/2009, 9:56 pm EST

you got that right deano.

relyec | 6/8/2009, 10:06 pm EST

Big KRADAM fan. Good to hear some news on Kris! Would love to see more interviews with both of them or maybe a SNL appearance together!! Can hardly wait for the music.

Pamela | 6/8/2009, 10:22 pm EST

Great news about Kris! Can’t wait to see him on tour and to buy more of his music!

Carl | 6/8/2009, 10:25 pm EST

Please! Adam blew Kris out of the stratosphere! the rest of the World thinks we are a Bunch of tone-deaf idiots crowning Kris American Idol. Scratching their heads, Adam has TALENT! think about it!

Misty | 6/8/2009, 11:07 pm EST

So when is Adam’s offcial RCA announcement coming out? He’s joining David Cook, Chris Daughtry and Kelly Clarkson on that label. Hopefully RCA will release its statement this week.

Cile | 6/8/2009, 11:13 pm EST

Desmond Child, Ferras and Lauren Christy are all writing for Adam. They tweeted about several songwriting sessions (including one where Adam particpated) over the weekend. Adam told reporters on the red carpet at the Young Hollywood Awards that he has just been signed by RCA. Not sure when the official announcement will be made by the company. They probably had to wait until after the Kris/Jive announcement was made to announce Adam’s. Should be soon.

adamrulz | 6/8/2009, 11:45 pm EST

Well, good for Kris I guess but we all know the big news of the week will be when Adam’s deal is announced. Kris was the “winner” so he had to be signed, but Adam is the one that Idol is really supporting, and rightfully so based on his talent and star quality.

teegee | 6/8/2009, 11:53 pm EST

To AdamRulz:

19E is supporting BOTH Kris and Adam. Kris has gotten a ton of publicity since his win. And David Hodges (formerly of Evenescence) has tweeted that he is currently writing with Kris.

Marie | 6/9/2009, 12:34 am EST

Allison Iraheta is being signed by Jive, too. So Jive will be putting out both Kris and Allison’s albums.
Adam is signed by RCA.
Don’t know if any of the others will be signed.
There were rumors before the show ended that someone would sign Danny Gokey but those rumors have never materialized. If he signed with a 19 Label that would leave him with Artista most likely.

kim | 6/9/2009, 12:40 am EST

there’s something really cool about this kid and his music. i like his vocals, the tone, the nuances. i loved neil young and a hundred singer/songwriters who didn’t need bombastic vocals to touch people. i grew up with “classic” rock and because of that i find people saying adam lambert will be the next freddie mercury just feels so wrong to me on so many levels. plant, mercury, daltry cannot be replicated.

i guess, rolling stone sold its soul a long time ago to turn a profit. lady gaga on the cover?? perhaps it’s no longer profitable to embrace the true rockers — and when i say true rockers, that does not for me include lambert. oh, well, he’ll make a pretty coverboy, but like sam harris, he’ll eventually return to old broadway.

Amanda | 6/9/2009, 12:41 am EST

Jive will have its hands full producing and promoting both Kris and Allison. Allison seems to fit the Jive mold better. The 2 former AI people in their stable are Jordin Sparks and David Archuleta…teenagers.
Glad Adam is alone on RCA. He’ll get the label’s full focus. Cool about Desmond, too. He’s written iconic songs like “Living on a Prayer”.

JAN LYNN | 6/9/2009, 12:47 am EST

WHOEVER THE POST WAS BY THAT STATED
ADAM WAS COCKY AND THOUGHT HE WON
OBVIOUSLY DOESN’T RECOGNIZE A STAR.
ADAM IS A GREAT ENTERTAINER AND A
VERY HUMBLE GENTLEMAN. THE MEDIA,
JUDGES, MOST OF AMERICA TOLD ADAM
HE WAS GOING TO WIN BECAUSE THEY
HAVE THE INSIGHT AND ABILITY TO
RECOGNIZE A STAR. YOU MAY NOT
LIKE ADAM FOR WHATEVER REASON BUT DON’T STATE LIES. HE HAS WORKED
VERY HARD AND DESERVES EVERY BIT
OF RECOGNITION HE RECEIVES. HE
WILL ALWAYS BE THE AMERICAN IDOL
WINNER IN MY EYES AND MILLION MORE.
ROCK ON ADAM.

JAN LYNN | 6/9/2009, 12:48 am EST

WHOEVER THE POST WAS BY THAT STATED
ADAM WAS COCKY AND THOUGHT HE WON
OBVIOUSLY DOESN’T RECOGNIZE A STAR.
ADAM IS A GREAT ENTERTAINER AND A
VERY HUMBLE GENTLEMAN. THE MEDIA,
JUDGES, MOST OF AMERICA TOLD ADAM
HE WAS GOING TO WIN BECAUSE THEY
HAVE THE INSIGHT AND ABILITY TO
RECOGNIZE A STAR. YOU MAY NOT
LIKE ADAM FOR WHATEVER REASON BUT DON’T STATE LIES. HE HAS WORKED
VERY HARD AND DESERVES EVERY BIT
OF RECOGNITION HE RECEIVES. HE
WILL ALWAYS BE THE AMERICAN IDOL
WINNER IN MY EYES AND MILLION MORE.
ROCK ON ADAM.

JAN LYNN | 6/9/2009, 12:48 am EST

WHOEVER THE POST WAS BY THAT STATED
ADAM WAS COCKY AND THOUGHT HE WON
OBVIOUSLY DOESN’T RECOGNIZE A STAR.
ADAM IS A GREAT ENTERTAINER AND A
VERY HUMBLE GENTLEMAN. THE MEDIA,
JUDGES, MOST OF AMERICA TOLD ADAM
HE WAS GOING TO WIN BECAUSE THEY
HAVE THE INSIGHT AND ABILITY TO
RECOGNIZE A STAR. YOU MAY NOT
LIKE ADAM FOR WHATEVER REASON BUT DON’T STATE LIES. HE HAS WORKED
VERY HARD AND DESERVES EVERY BIT
OF RECOGNITION HE RECEIVES. HE
WILL ALWAYS BE THE AMERICAN IDOL
WINNER IN MY EYES AND MILLION MORE.
ROCK ON ADAM.

Boo | 6/9/2009, 1:36 am EST

It’s great so many out there support Adam Lambert, but this is an article about Kris Allen. He’s a great guy and Adam’s friend. Allow the man to get some props. KRADAM!

Denny | 6/9/2009, 2:03 am EST

Base on the fact that this article has been posted a full day and there are only 30 comments total, I think Kris’ fans need to accept the fact that the reality TV show is over for the season. This is the real world now and we should be thankful that Rolling Stone posted this obligatory press release. I’ve never seen such a strong sense of entitlement from such a small number of fans. It’s rather embarrassing. Kris seems like such a great guy. I’ll bet he was thrilled to be mentioned by Rolling Stone. Too bad some of his fans are unsatisfied and bitter. That’s not going to help Kris in the real world.

Violet | 6/9/2009, 3:41 am EST

Peeps – don’t start fan wars this year. I am a big Archuleta fan and fan wars are not fun and are no good for either Idol. Praise your fave, don’t make contentious remarks. You will all be happier.

I am glad Alison got a contract. She was one of my faves. Her I Can’t Make You Love Me was gorgeous.

BTW – Archuleta’s Fan pack is up on iTunes now.

sylvia kiky | 6/9/2009, 5:08 am EST

AM SO PROUD OF KRIS ALLEN THOUGH I DID NOT EXPECT LIL ROUNDS OUT OF THE COMPETITION SHW HAD A TALLENT.BUT I GUESS KRISS ALLEN WAS JUST OK AND DESERVES TO WIN THE COMPETITION

dlt | 6/9/2009, 6:50 am EST

No artists on AI, no fire. What you (we) get are safe, corporate prospects–disposable items.

Is Jive Records a real label?

Kathy | 6/9/2009, 8:00 am EST

I cannot wait to buy Kris Allen’s CD. I voted for him for music. I like a real musician who just like to play music. I voted for him because he is the cd I would listen to every day. Adam is also marvelous. There will be days when I would love to listen to his stuff. But for him I am more likely to buy a few singles on iTunes rather than a whole album. Kris proved his brilliance with Heartless. I am excited for Allison as well. She deserved to be signed.I too am sick of these crazy fan wars. These people prove it was never just about music for them. Adam is a fantastic artist but mark my words… the portion of his fans who are bitter are going to ruin his career and turn him into a pariah after the first CD is come and gone. Shame. there is room in the music world for both. But the Adam crazies are starting to make the Claymates look almost sane.

Lucy | 6/9/2009, 9:58 am EST

I can’t help but laugh at the attitude of fans of the Arkansas Idol. Particularly when they say that Kris wouldn’t care about being on the cover anyway. Yeah, that’s right. He doesn’t want fame. That’s why he entered the most watched show on American TV.

Face it. Very few people outside of Arkansas are interested in Kris. The voting percentage outside of Arkansas could have told you that.

Oh and Denny, that is the reason for the lack of comments on this article. Lack of interest in who it’s about.

Jools | 6/9/2009, 10:03 am EST

KIM, so you feel you are in a position to tell Rolling Stone, a large part of the music media and several stars and legends in the industry that they are wrong about Adam while you eulogise about a glorified busker who not even the guests who performed in the finale, including those who dueted with him could bring themselves to comment on other than to say he didn’t deserve to win.

Ellen | 6/9/2009, 10:07 am EST

You have to laugh.

Jeeeez, at least Jordin Sparks, David Archuleta and Allison Iraheta were/are 17 years of age.

This guy is just about to turn 24 and fancies himself as the next Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Damian Rice type and he ends up on Jive.

Poor guy. The worst is yet to come.

Alicia | 6/9/2009, 11:25 am EST

I love Kris’ fans trying to sound all knowledgeable when they wouldn’t know talent if it smacked them in the face.

Marianne | 6/9/2009, 11:31 am EST

Quote C Miller: ” Every year the media plays off the loser and disses the winner. ”

What a load of BS! Are you trying to tell me that last year the media were bigging up David Archuleta instead of David Cook? And that is just one example.

They are doing that this year, as are many people in the music business, because the result was ridiculous. It wouldn’t be so absurd if Adam weren’t so exceptional talent and Kris were at least one of the better of the rest in competition but to have a one of a kind talent beaten by a contestant barely worthy of the top 10 is almost the stuff you couldn’t make up.

Josh | 6/9/2009, 11:59 am EST

I would have rather seen Adam win but Kris seems like a good guy. I wish him the best.

Angelle | 6/9/2009, 12:21 pm EST

Boo, well said but unfortunately it is Kris’s fans enviously bringing up the subject of Adam getting the cover and it is Kris’s fans who don’t appear to be able to let their immature criticisms gom (remynluv2) despite the fact that the contestant they were supporting – the least talented in the last 8 and less talented than a contestant who went out in 11th place – won.

They really don’t do Kris any favours. As if the poor guy doesn’t have enough of an uphill struggle as it is.

Marianne, did you mean cmirror? LOL!

Barbarella | 6/9/2009, 12:23 pm EST

cmirror, take a seat, make yourself comfortable and wait patiently. It’s going to be a long wait before Rolling Stone give Prince Boring of Snoresville a cover.

TONY MONTANA | 6/9/2009, 1:01 pm EST

this guy SUCKS!
his talant is average at best and the only reason why he won is because people thought adam was gay.
who gives a fu#!.
was this show about talant or sexuality?
american idol sucks and this so called idol is no better than the local top karaoke singer!
frddie mercury was gay and could sing the crap out of anybody so what sexuality have to do with it.
again, if you can’t see how average and mediocre this idol is then you have little knowledge in music.
i predict his album will do well for a short time then will fall off the charts.

astrogal | 6/9/2009, 1:18 pm EST

Jive is great for promoting its artistes. Jive’s target audience isn’t just teens, lol. It just so happens that the only other idols Jive has signed are teens. I’m so happy for Kris!! He’s going to do well. As always, people are going to underestimate him and he’s going to astonish them by defying all expectations of him to fail. Go Pocket Idol!!

MarCanadaForAdam | 6/9/2009, 1:30 pm EST

WELL EVERYBODY: I DON’T GIVE A HOOT ABOUT KRIS RIGHT NOW BECAUSE OF RS’s ADAM COVER! KRIS CAN HAVE THE “TITLE” BECAUSE ADAM IS WHERE IT’S AT! AT LEAST IDOL IS PROMOTING ADAM NOW BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO – ADAM IS JUST TOO TALENTED FOR ANYONE TO IGNORE. He’s the hottest thing going, and trust me his RS issue will sell out and be a collector’s item!

Cat | 6/9/2009, 1:31 pm EST

If Kris was unattractive or overweight, I don’t think he would have won.

Ms | 6/9/2009, 2:46 pm EST

When was Kelly Clarkson on the cover of Rolling Stones? Good Luck trying to find one. I guess Kris must be as good as Kelly for not getting a cover~~ LMAO

If Adam Lambert was not in season eight Kris wouldn’t even get a fraction of this bashing. A lot of this is coming from Adam’s disappointed fans.

The show is over. At some point people are going to have to stop comparing these two and let them stand as individuals.

Adam and Kris are friends and they are both HAPPY with the outcome. I feel bad for Adam having friends that rip into his friends like this. That must really suc*

Good Luck Kris!

Ms | 6/9/2009, 3:04 pm EST

**Correcting last typo-
I feel bad for Adam having fans that rip into his friends like this. That must really suc*

Other non-AI musicians signed to Jive – Pink, Usher, Justin Timberlake, R.Kelly, Chris Brown, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears among many more…

dlt | 6/9/2009, 3:44 pm EST

Rolling Stone used to be about rock & roll. It’s morphing into something

finally-123 | 6/9/2009, 4:03 pm EST

This uprise about Adam VS Kris is ridiculas. How would each of you grumbling feel, if you really strove hard and achieved your goal, BUT! People were saying you didn’t deserve it.. the other person did .. Answer that one.
Before the finale, on the red carpet the man who over see’s the contestants song choices was interviewed … when asked, he predicted Kris would win, reason being “Kris is a musician”. When the vocal coach was interviewed, she related that she would tell everyone not to disregard Kris, She calls him “Quiet Fire”.
Adam can star in the remake of “Tommy’ and Kris will be the music star that he is..
Kris came, he saw, he conquered..
The people have spoken
Period
End of discussion.

finally-123 | 6/9/2009, 4:04 pm EST

This uprise about Adam VS Kris is ridiculas. How would each of you grumbling feel, if you really strove hard and achieved your goal, BUT! People were saying you didn’t deserve it.. the other person did .. Answer that one.
Before the finale, on the red carpet the man who over see’s the contestants song choices was interviewed … when asked, he predicted Kris would win, reason being “Kris is a musician”. When the vocal coach was interviewed, she related that she would tell everyone not to disregard Kris, She calls him “Quiet Fire”.
Adam can star in the remake of “Tommy’ and Kris will be the music star that he is..
Kris came, he saw, he conquered..
The people have spoken
Period
End of discussion.

Sharon | 6/9/2009, 5:43 pm EST

I think both Kris & Adam will do very well for themselves, they both have proven themselves to their fans. The reason Kris won was that more people related to his music than they did Adam’s. But Adam will still do very well. You all are trying to compare apples & oranges. Both of these guys are very talented and will have their own followers,but they each have a different sound and music that they love, so you really can not compare them. I wish the best for both,and whichever one won or didn’t win deserves the title and the respect due to any hard working singer.

mila | 6/9/2009, 6:55 pm EST

omg he’s so freaking cute… can’t wait to buy ur album.

dazz | 6/9/2009, 10:47 pm EST

good going for kris…hanging around with mickey mouse in disney ..and singing at walmart meetings..isnt gonna cut it….
hope he shows them that he can sing with the bigs dogs….
competition is tough…lambert packs a huge punch….record sales etc. will once again show in the end….

Liz | 6/9/2009, 10:50 pm EST

I WATCHED ALL OF THE IDOL SHOWS THIS SEASON AND AGREE THAT ADAM HAS A TALENTED VOICE, BUT KRIS IS MUSICALLY TALENTED. HE PLAYS INSTRUMENTS, SINGS, AND WHEN HE CHANGES A SONG, IT SOUNDS GOOD, NOT LIKE SOMEONE SCREECHING! BOTH SINGERS DESERVED TO BE AT THE TOP AND I DON’T KNOW WHY ANYONE IS COMPLAINING, THEY ARE BOTH WINNERS, BUT ADAM CAN GO ON TO DO WHATEVER TYPE OF MUSIC HE WANTS WHILE KRIS WILL BE UNDER CONTRACT WITH IDOL AND MUST SING WHATEVER THEY WANT…WHICH IS THE BETTER PLACE TO BE?

AdamIsGay | 6/9/2009, 10:52 pm EST

Yes, Adam fans, your idol is in the cover of Rolling Stones, not for his music but for his sexuality. Yeah, be proud. Jeepers.

And what are you guys doing in here? Still bitter I would guess. And comments in a blog don’t translate to album sales. Just look at the BB Charts and see who’s been ahead since the AI finals. Kris is not interesting? Did you read how Adam praised him on the RS? Adam got distracted by Kris. If you can’t believe Kris’ fans, then surely you can believe Adam.

tony soprano | 6/9/2009, 11:06 pm EST

Hell f#$%@^&g yeah just what the world needs is another f*%@#&*@%g jason mraz or f@#!$%&*g john mayer, Disney mother$%@#&%s. Go Adam your in a level all your own.

tony soprano | 6/9/2009, 11:13 pm EST

Just what the world needs another f%#$@$%g jason mraz,john mayer clone. Ive worked in radio the last 7 years and I can guarantee you that adam will be relevant 10 years from now and kris will be another(oh yeah i kinda remember that guy)dude. Go Adam

LetsGoRetro | 6/10/2009, 12:54 am EST

Let me say this once and for all..Kris will never go anywhere if he stick to the Pop/Rock sound, so will Adam..What Adam needs to do is channel his inner devil glam-rock image and convert it into his music..i guarantee you he will be a mega-star just like Michael Jackson was in the 80’s..He got the voice, the style and the personality..GO ADAM!!!

Madge | 6/10/2009, 1:28 am EST

Adam’s RCA deal was announced today. Here’s what the 19 Entertainment and RCA had to say about him:
“To find a talent as exceptional as Adam is a rare and special event. I’m thrilled American Idol was the platform for the world to discover this brilliant young man. He’s unique and unforgetable and a certain star of tomorrow.”
“He is one of those rare future global stars.”

Matt | 6/10/2009, 1:54 am EST

Actually, for whoever is saying Adam Lambert was on Rolling Stones just because of his sexuality – erm, Wrong. They had it planned for him to be on the cover way before the interview where he answered questions about his sexual orientation. I respect Kris and will probably buy his album as well. Yes, talent-wise I think Adam was WAY beyond that of Kris’, but we are past comparison now. The show is over. They will both go their own ways.

Dunsa | 6/10/2009, 2:03 am EST

Why are some people so negative???

I love Adam, he’s been my #1 since day one but I really think some comments on Kris here are pretty harsh! I’m not sure if they are posted by Adam’s fans cause most of us “Glamberts” love Kris too!

Please get over it all the voting controvesy and stop bashing Kris around. Kris is also very talented but in a different way. The Idol competition is over now. They are going separate ways and so should we!

kris fan all the way | 6/10/2009, 2:32 am EST

I’m so happy for Kris. Jive seems like a good fit for him. I can’t wait to get his album. I’m sure it’s going to be really great. I voted for him all season and love his voice and style. He feels the music and really connects with it and that connection is heartfelt and his fans can feel it too. That’s why we love him and voted for him.
Adam is talented and a really nice guy and I wish him well but I’d rather listen to Kris on the radio and my ipod.

After reading the comments on this thread it just makes me sad. I don’t understand why the Adam fans feel they need to come over here to post about Adam on a “Kris” article. There are plenty of “Adam” articles for you to support your favorite on. Does it make you feel better to trash Kris? That’s just sad. Adam respects Kris and has said he thinks Kris is super talented and deserved to win. It’s too bad his fans don’t have as much class as he does. *sigh*

Anonymous | 6/10/2009, 5:10 am EST

South Africa just loves Kris Allen! He actually have talent and not just a screeching voice.

Lola | 6/10/2009, 5:14 am EST

I LOVE KRIS ALLEN!

Jenny | 6/10/2009, 5:25 am EST

Adam is great…but I still prefer Kris. He just seems more real, I guess I like real. I also love how Kris sings and interprets songs. He’s also cute (even Adam finds Kris attractive). I’ll certainly buy Kris’ album.

Ric | 6/10/2009, 5:45 am EST

I borrowed my wife’s laptop and found this article. I’m a James Taylor/Bob Dylan fan and I like soft music with good lyrics, that’s Allen. He makes good music. Reading all the comments here, I asked my wife if Adam Lambert is really a cover of Rolling Stones. She said it was a “coming out of the closet” issue for Adam. That’s really sad. Growing up, I remember Rolling Stones was all about music and rock&roll. Now it has become like a gossip magazine.

dlt | 6/10/2009, 7:18 am EST

Kris and AI’s host–can’t remember his name: the cat Simon wants to sodomize–are the Boys From Brazil

J.C. | 6/10/2009, 8:14 am EST

Allison is signed yes so happy I love this day!

Singapore's Kick Awesome:) | 6/10/2009, 9:52 am EST

I’m so happy for Kris and I hope that he can produce a damn good album that will blow people away. I like pop rock genre but I also want Kris to infuse some R&B or even hip hop music in his album. He got some black soul in him man! He also emanates some latina vibe in his music. Having shown so much versatility in his performances, I hope that he can take time to experiment with all these styles. I don’t want him to rush his album because loyal fans are willing to wait for a good quality album defintely.

From a Singapore fan

thatsallfolks | 6/10/2009, 11:27 am EST

I am a big fan of both Kris and Adam. Their styles are so different, I don’t know why people feel the need to compare them, then try and tear down the one guy just to build up the other. But to all the Adam fans who feel some sick need to bask Kris let me ask you this. If no one likes Kris’ music, then why are his singles charting higher than Adam’s right now? Obviously lots of people like his music (just as lots of people like Adam’s music) — and no, they aren’t all from Arkansas (I downloaded lots of Kris’ and Adam’s stuff off itunes, and I’ve never even been to Arkansas)!

Kris and Adam are really good friends who support each other. Why do some of their fans feel the need to act like childish idiots and spout hatred.

If you don’t like Kris, fine. Don’t buy his CD, don’t go to his concerts. No one is forcing you to do any of that. But how about just shutting up, already? Sam thing goes for the ones bashing Adam — just shut up!

liveandletlive | 6/10/2009, 1:01 pm EST

Kris is the artist that you listen to when you are relaxing in the bathtub or slowly stretching after a workout. Adam is the artist you listen to when you are working out and want your blood pumping…very different. I have downloaded a couple of Kris’ songs and everything I can find of Adam’s (and a few of Allison’s and Matt’s) Kris and Adam both were original on some songs and closely followed others. Just as a point for those who say Kris was a genious with Kanye’s “Heartless”…..go listen to The Fray on Youtube….not so original after all, he just did not credit them, whereas Adam usually credited the people whose renditions he followed. Not to say that Kris was not good, just not original on that song. I wish Kris and Adam and Allison and Matt and Danny etc. much success. If music was all the same it would be boring and we would lose interest. I listen to and enjoy a little bit of everything but generally listen to what speaks to me and to compliment my current mood or to coax me into a certain mood, not so much who the artist is.

dlt | 6/10/2009, 3:56 pm EST

Kris (and Adam) will put you to sleep. You bet

FrazzledHaloz | 6/10/2009, 4:29 pm EST

I liked both of these guys. But I loved Kris the most on the end. I can’t wait to see what he comes up with.

Izzyfan | 6/10/2009, 5:12 pm EST

Adam came in second – I don’t care.

I am through with this whole debacle.

The last time I let myself get carried away and caught up by something that is way too popular the wrong guy was elected.

I will leave all this behind me now – happy trails and I do hope for all your sakes that the two you are so adamant about defending appreciate the time an energy you are spending.

Mary | 6/10/2009, 5:24 pm EST

“There are no longer any rules in terms of where the world’s next superstars may come from,” says Barry Weiss, Chairman & CEO, RCA/JIVE Label Group, in the statement. “We are thrilled to be getting involved with Adam Lambert as we all at RCA Records believe he is one of those rare, future global stars.”

Nice!!!!!

Chrissy | 6/10/2009, 10:03 pm EST

Congratulations Kris. I’m sorry that a few of Adam’s fans continue to make negative comments, we are trying to put a stop to this in the forum but some people just can’ accept Kris’s Win gracefully. I’m a huge Adam fan but also love Kris and respect their friendship. I know Adam is thrilled for Kris and so should all of us. Please stop the bashing it helps no one. Believe me the majority of Adam’s fans would not diss Kris!!!!! I look forward to both their albums and following their careers for years to come.

beth | 6/11/2009, 1:39 pm EST

God bless America and Kris Allen!
I would never buy Adams records. He doesn’t sing he screeeeeeeeeeeeches!

to be announced | 6/12/2009, 3:24 am EST

anyone who watches/watched that show is an ass mongrol

jho | 6/12/2009, 3:28 am EST

kris is great when he come,s to choose songs and he got personallity and i did’nt say i dont like adam he sings good as well but he looks wierd once he open he,s mouth i dont know he just look weird

Texas | 6/12/2009, 9:21 pm EST

Kris will be one of the most successful winners AI has had. I think he will be equally as successful as Carrie and Kelly.

nancy from suriname | 6/12/2009, 10:43 pm EST

here in mij country we also follow all the seasons
Chris from day one i really like your style and you are so yourself and not doing like other artist. that is really good and i am really glad that u win the idol because you deserve it cause u are creative and you are an artist and most of all handsome. You deserve it and not adam because he is anouing and creepie. i wish u a good luck in your further carier and succes love from me.
bye

Singapore Listening | 6/14/2009, 7:47 pm EST

This is great news: Kris Allen is getting a great deal of airtime on the radio with his music – I hope there will be at least one gospel pop/rock anthem in the debut album. Kris also needs to do something new – like do one release FREE online via the internet to “rock” the world.

selective mindset | 6/15/2009, 3:04 am EST

I love the way Kris Allen’s mouth looks when he sings!!! It’s super super sexy!!

:) | 6/15/2009, 6:49 am EST

kris allen your just awesome :D

Susie | 6/15/2009, 7:28 am EST

I would never buy Kris’s album. I feel he won by “default”. He may be talented and a great buy, I’ll give you that, but he was neither the best singer on the show nor the most talented. GO ADAM!

sasha | 6/15/2009, 11:21 am EST

David Archuleta still reigns!! No one can match his voice and talent:)

deana | 6/16/2009, 6:56 am EST

Guys i think we have stop compare kris vs adam, they have very different style, one is calm n the other one is so energic. I am a very huge adam fans and i like kris 4 his humbble, both of them have respect for each other, they are friends too. So why dont we FANS do the same! Love u so much ADAM & good luck Kris

kris fann | 6/17/2009, 2:23 am EST

adam fans just neeed to except the fact that kris one and i been reading that kris onee by alot and that his single is selling more then adams ( no bouandaries) so stop with the contraversies and stop comparing them becuz there not in competition anymore people!

kris fan | 6/17/2009, 2:26 am EST

The only reason Adam is on the cover is because he is Gay. Not because of his music. Which doesn’t say a whole lot for Rolling Stone.

zach | 6/18/2009, 8:42 am EST

我喜欢KRISS AND ADAM ,当宣布结果时其实我都不知道我该为谁加油,因为两个人都是我喜 欢的,不管是声音还是其它的东西
祝福他们俩…

tash | 6/19/2009, 5:58 am EST

oh kris i jus love everything about you!! you voice sounds AMAZING!!! And damn you are one fine gentelman!!!!!

Amused | 6/23/2009, 2:17 pm EST

I love how some people really can’t spell. So badly that “won” becomes “one”. It just totally undermines the adoration you have for Kris. Even worse, when you see people typing “I love Chris” in the comments – dude, his name is said like a million times up there in that article.

I love both Kris and Adam, and I think in the end, it really didn’t matter who won. I love how humble Kris is, and that just makes him so much more awesome =)

Ming La | 6/24/2009, 10:16 am EST

这里的留言都是英语,我就是要中文,但我又不是说什么好,Kri s Allen其实也很帅的拉,我喜欢~~~bye~

kris and david fan | 7/13/2009, 12:08 am EST

hey u cant say that! there is lots of talent of that show!

fan-gal | 7/16/2009, 7:19 pm EST

yo kris u rock. i will definately buy your album! i cant wait!u really deserved to win!!!!!

fan-gal | 7/16/2009, 7:19 pm EST

yo kris u rock. i will definately buy your album! i cant wait!u really deserved to win!!!!!

comcom dotshowla | 10/1/2009, 12:09 am EST

When does his album come out?! I HAVE TO GET IT! I love kris allen

yeah right | 10/1/2009, 4:29 pm EST

Ok Kris Allen? If anyone still thinks he “won fair and square” I have some prime swamp land to sell you. Fact is he’s a nice enough kid but he’ll disappear faster than a bolder rolled into the Pacific. Adam is the real deal. He’s #1 on the presale on Amazon, where is Kris..50??? Kris’s single is tanking on iTunes.
Kris will never get a cover on RS because he simply is not good enough.

anonymous 1234 | 10/12/2009, 8:42 am EST

to tell you the truth,kris allen canot fight with adam lambert.adam already taking part in singing a soundtrak in the show 2012.(desprite his nice, unique voice)what i mean by canot fight is adam lambert can sing so much bloddy better than idiotic kris allen.adam lambert’s vocal technique is superb,wheres kris’s vocal technique is just so-so.but, i admit that adam screams but it is also counted as singing because its a technique called falsetto—a very hard technique which can only be mastered my boys.well,adam screams nice!!!!! anyway,byebye kris,hello adam!

kris allen hater | 10/12/2009, 8:45 am EST

i grant him —- ZERO TALENT!!!adam is so much better than him!!!

kris allen hater | 10/18/2009, 2:50 pm EST

I really dont mean what I said, You know Im just upset Adam lost to Kris Allen. You know Kris can sing anything and Adam being gay and all, I just feel sorry for him. Even if Adam does scream while singing its just cause he’s really a woman inside and trying to do opera. I do Love Kris Allen.

Natalie | 10/31/2009, 3:08 am EST

He’s not as good as David Cook !!

Emily | 11/3/2009, 12:17 pm EST

I think both are very talented…but I still stand by my initial feeling that Kris has more staying power than Adam. All of those Kris haters that think he is just going to disappear – I would like to know what they think now after his first single, “Live Like We’re Dying” released …especially in comparison to the otrocious Adam single “For Your Entertainment”. It is like a bad Britney Spears song – which is really hard to do!!

JediGirl | 11/7/2009, 9:43 am EST

I thot Lil Rounds was gunna kik sum butt! but if any1 else was gunna win, im happy its Kris :P

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