American Idol Winner Kris Allen at the Kate November 16

Press release

OLD SAYBROOK, CT - The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, “the Kate”, welcomes American Idol season eight winner, Kris Allen, on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.

Arkansas native Kris Allen followed up his American Idol win with the chart topping singles “No Boundaries” and “Heartless.” In 2019, he celebrated the 10th anniversary of his big Idol moment by releasing “10,” an album of reimagined acoustic versions of some of his most beloved songs of the previous decade, including fan-favorite “Waves” and his platinum-selling single “Live Like We’re Dying.”

Kris then released “Don’t Stop Dancing,” launching a new era of music for the Arkansas-born musician and paving the way for his upcoming 2024 album, “Pole Vaulter”. His newest single “Guinevere” features the imaginative songwriting and stunning vocals that put Kris on the map while setting the tone for his most introspective work to date. From a song about the joys of long-term love to the antidote for intrusive thoughts, “Pole Vaulter” covers a spectrum of emotion and experience from the seasoned storyteller Kris has become. When not making music and playing it live across the world, Kris lives in Nashville with his wife Katy and three kids.

For information and tickets, visit www.thekate.org or call 860-510-0453.