Kris Allen's homecoming
July 5th, 2010 at 10:23 am
Kris Allen
Before “American Idol,” Kris Allen was just another singer-songwriter looking for a break — and sometimes, even a gig.
The Conway native had struggled to get shows, he told us by phone before a recent concert of his in California. He even got turned down a few times in Northwest Arkansas, he told me during an interview for a story that was printed on Friday in the What’s Up! section [note: subscription required].
Winning “American Idol,” a television show that had 30 million viewers on the night he was crowned the season champion, made him famous in a hurry.
After touring with fellow “Idol” contestants and releasing his major-label debut, Allen is back out on solo gigs with his band. He is performing both headlining shows — like the one he has tonight (July 5) at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville — and as a supporting act for groups such as the Barenaked Ladies.
Allen’s show tonight begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available at the venue and at www.firstacttickets.com.