It’s the third and final day of Kris-mas here at EW.com. Yes, folks, after the acoustic performance of Kris Allen’s third single, “Alright With Me,” that we posted Wednesday, and the reggae rendition of “No Boundaries” that we premiered yesterday, tonight we’ve got a brief but jaunty interview with the American Idol season 8 champ. Press play below as Kris discusses the writing and recording process for “Alright With Me,” his excitement over getting a chance to release it to radio, and his thoughts on creating a TMZ-worthy scandal to promote it. And for all my Idol news and musings, follow me on Twitter @EWMichaelSlezak.
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Haha. I love Kris!
Love me some Kris. I am SO happy not one mention of his second runner up in AI was mentioned! Woohoo…….Love this interview….too short….MORE MORE MORE PLEASE!!!
his reaction to kardashian was perfect! ha! what a good kind guy, very sweet. hows his wife? anyone know?
I know, he’s so sweet! Katy was with him in NY… they are so cute together!!
They are gross. Well, he’s not gross. But she is.
Great interview! Love the new single too. Always good to see Kris talking about his music making process.
WHO EFFIN CARES ABOUT THE WIFE? SHE’S BRINGING HIM DOWN! OFF WITH HER HEAD!
lol, jealous much?
ilove him and AWM
Loved this interview and the acoustic music was incredible. Love everything that Kris strips down(that sounded all kinds of dirty but I was referring to the music
Can’t wait to see Kris in Vegas next month with Lifehouse. Thanks, Slezak!!!!
Smart touring package concept as Kris Allen’s laid back pop songs blend perfectly to Lifehouse’s own melodic rock songs.
I went to the Philly show last week. I’ve been a Lifehouse fan for many many years. Kris was AMAZING. Besides songs from his CD he sang “Man in the Mirror” and “Come Together” Kris has really grown as a showman and sounded really great!
Awwww – I want more. Come on – there must be more right? Most presh thing ever.
I am so excited for Alright With Me too. I L.O.V.E that song! So happy for Kris! Go AWM!!!
More, more, more! (Baby, Baby, please)
What scandal? Hmmm, let me think…..being locked out of your hotel room naked? TMZ why didn’t you get the footage?
IKR? That’s worthy of TMZ and Us Weekly right there!
Bcuz it never happened! It was a made up scandal
At least get the footage for us…lol
@sunny, I thought of the same thing. Guess he left that story to MTV. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1650376/20101019/allen_kris_american_idol_.jhtml
So funny! You gotta watch the video. I’m surprised TMZ didn’t report it first, haha.
Is there more?
unfortunately, this is the last of this week’s Kris-mas trilogy. Slezak warned that it was a “brief” video, but good to see nonetheless!
“Kris-mas?” I LOVE that!
this was such an adorable interview.
this guy is sweet, charming, humble, funny and so talented. he is incredible and deserves far more success.
the Kardashians thing was funny as well. Michael Sleazak is a really good interviewer because he’s a total fanboy and for that reasons, his questions are actually funny and interesting.
and for that reason his questions are actually funny, interesting and completely natural.*
I loved this interview so much!
Thanks for all the great Kris vids, Michael! You and Jim have spoiled us! What are we gonna do next week??
I know, great week to be a Kris fan for sure!!!
Thanks for the video Slezak! Love Kris Allen, love the new single…wish it had come out in may or june though and i could have listened to that on the radio instead of katy perry!
Michael, that was very sweet, but we are greedy and we were hopping for ur long multi part vids with Kris .. We miss those & u together guys
thanks for interviewing sweet Kris! always humble
The look on his face after Slezak mentions Keeping Up with the Kardashians is priceless! LOL