In honor of Thanksgiving, I (with the invaluable help of our very own media ninja taks) have compiled all of the reviews of KRIS ALLEN worthy of your reading. Kris fans are used to making a feast from crumbs, but that’s unneccesary in this case. Critical reception for Kris’ debut album has been positive–at least [...]
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It is Right to Give Thanks and Praise to Kris Allen, the Album
Kris Talks About Recently Revealed Song Titles, Upcoming Tour
I was going to wait until part two is posted, but this thing is so lovely and exciting, that I can’t withhold it from you all. Lyndsey Parker brings us some more goods on Kris. This is the first part of a two-part interview. He discusses a few tracks that will be on the album, [...]
New Album and Single Covers Revealed
Kris’s camp has released new cover art for both the album and the “Live Like We’re Dying” single. After recovering from shortness of breath from participating in excessive amounts of flailing, the consensus among forum members is that they wholeheartedly approve. With such a beautiful subject, it’s no wonder these photos turned out so AMAZING. [...]
Kris Works with Grammy Nominated Songwriter Francis “Eg” White
Kris Allen’s latest tweet to get fans guessing as to who he’s working with in London? Riddle as to who I am working with – breakfast food. That’s all you get Twitter went nuts for a little while this afternoon while fans threw out guesses. Kris confirmed it shortly thereafter, to the person who guessed [...]
Slezak Finds Some Crumbs – Let’s Make a Feast
Michael Slezak and Kristen Baldwin can’t keep their snark contained to the five months a year American Idol season. As a new part of Entertainment Weekly’s Fall TV Central, they will be reviewing the laughable highlights of reality TV. Why is this news for Kris fans? Because on the premiere of Réalité, they share their [...]
Billboard Reviews “Live Like We’re Dying”
See Billboard’s review of “Live Like We’re Dying” in it’s entirety here. Billboard grants Kris a very positive review, pointing out that this song originally intended for release by another band is now going to be subscribed to Kris Allen’s name. Praising his delivery and vocals, Billboard concedes that “it seems Allen is still emboldened [...]
Single Reviews, News, and More
While KT members deliriously flailed in chat and Jim Cantiello and Michael Slezak sparred for the best hug, Kris Allen heard himself on the radio for the first time. ”Live Like We’re Dying” premiered shortly before 8:00 am EST on the Elvis Duran show on Z100. Throughout the day, feedback has been leaking out. And [...]
Listen to “Live Like We’re Dying” Debut
That 23 second youtube is about to be forced to retire. Check out Kris’ single debut on Z100, New York. It will be broadcast on the Elvis Duran show. This morning show is syndicated with other radio stations around the country. Check out the list that Lene and Emily complied here to see if there [...]
New Single Premiere!
According to EW’s Michael Slezak, Kris Allen’s new single “Live Like We’re Dying” will be premiering on Monday, September 21, at 7:40 a.m. EDT, on New York’s Z100 station!!! Tune in here! Here are some of the early positive reactions the single has garnered so far. 1. EW Michael Slezak’s review I can’t tell you [...]
September Single
Though Kris Allen and those around him have generally remained tight-lipped on album details, Kris confirmed a few details about his single in an interview with themorningcall.com. In one of his many press obligations before the Reading, PA tour stop of the Idols Live Tour, Kris apparently spilled a few details: