Unless you've been without electricity for an extended period of time, or abducted by aliens, you know who Kris Allen is. If that was your fate, then I'll be happy to share with you the fact that he was the Season 8 winner of American Idol, and singer of the hit song "Live Like We're Dying." 
Kris was here yesterday as part of a USO tour of Europe, and the concert was free for military and their families. He and his band showed up at the kids' school, and put on a great show for us. 
Even though the venue was pretty small, they went all out. This must be what people are talking about when they say someone rocked the house down. The seats (and the audience) were literally vibrating with the music. I don't think the kids noticed much, though. They were too busy dancing around and singing along with the band.
One of the things that impressed me the most, was that not only is he a talented musician and singer, but he seems to be a really nice guy. He interacted with the audience, thanked the military members for their service, and joked around a lot with the kids.
He even read each and every sign that the screaming girls had made for him. He said that if they could take the time to make those signs, then the least he could do was read them out loud. That was a big hit! A big THANK YOU! to Kris and the USO for putting on this show for us. You guys rock! Literally!
He even read each and every sign that the screaming girls had made for him. He said that if they could take the time to make those signs, then the least he could do was read them out loud. That was a big hit! A big THANK YOU! to Kris and the USO for putting on this show for us. You guys rock! Literally!