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Is Kris Allen a winner of American Idol?

  • Yes

  • No

  • He was a runner-up

  • He was in the top 5

Answer

Kris Allen was the winner of American Idol's eighth season in 2009. He was a 23-year-old singer from Conway, Arkansas, who beat out runner-up Adam Lambert in the finale. Allen's win was considered a surprise by many, as Lambert was the front-runner going into the finale. However, Allen's more traditional style of music appealed to a wider audience, and he was able to win over the judges and the voters.
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