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We are so proud of you! Stay true to yourself and keep the faith.
Love from Little Rock!
Lisa
Little Rock
You are a KICK AWESOME!!!!
Mary from Mayflower
You are absoutly amazing. You inspire me and i'm sure everyone in this town. You have been the greatest role model and I look up to you. I absoutly love what your doing and you inspire me to be more than I am at this moment. KRIS ALLEN IS KICK AWESOME:)
Heather Addison
Conway, Arkansas
Kris, you are truly an inspiration to so many of your fans! Keep up the incredible vocals!!
Stacey
Cabot, AR
Kris, you are amazing!!! i am so glad that you made it to the top two on American Idol!I knew you would! Congratulations on your sucess! I will defintly vote for you next week!
Sarah
Benton
Kris, You are truly amazing. God has given you an amazing talent. Continue to shine for the whole world to see :)
Heather Johnston
Bee Branch
Kris, I have been a fan since auditions. I am so proud that you made it to the finals, CONGRATULATIONS, and God Bless You. You have made us proud to be Arkansans.
Teresa
Russellville, AR
You are truly kick awesome. My school, Ruth Doyle Intermediate, is cheering you on to the finals. Thanks for being an incredible role model for our youth!
Becca
Conway
You have made it so far and I know your family is so very proud of you. In case you didn't know, the whole state is proud of you and the way you have represented us all! You are already our Idol, and soon you will be America's Idol as well. God Bless You!
Robin Glover
Morrilton
Chris, you have many fans in Conway and we are all so very proud of you, not just because you represent Arkansas, but because you are a wonderful person. I hope life treats you well and great things happen for you. Just keep being YOU!!!! Hope you and your wife have a wonderful life together!
Mistey
Conway
Congratulations Rock Star! We are so proud of you! We would love for you to come to Cabot!
Tanya
Cabot
You are amazing! God bless you!
Dewayne
Harrison
HEY KRIS YAYY IM SO GLAD U MADE IT I HOPE U WIN!!!!! I LOVE YOU!!!! YOUR SOOOOOO KEWL AND YOU SING REALLY GOOD GOOOOOOOO KRIS!!!!!!!!
Cheryl
Monticello
I Love you kris you can beat Adam, it's in you!! ily! your in my prayers!
Kendra
Conway
Watched you all season you are AWESOME. I wish you all the luck in the world.
Carolyn
Conway
Please stay grounded, Good Luck and GOD bless.
Rhonda
Cabot
We are so proud of you! Stay true to yourself and keep the faith. Love from Little Rock!
Lisa
Little Rock
You're an inspiration. God Bless you as you begin your wonderful career !!!!
Carol
Vilonia
You are a big inpiration to me.You have came a long way. I am a big fan.Just know you are our hometown hero! We are all proud of you! Your are kick AWESOME!!!!
Kelsey
Conway
hey man.u made us proud.the city n nation is routine for u.u gt this.new life church misses u.and great performance.heartless was amazing.like randy say better than the original.
Camaran
Conway
Congrats Kris you have done a great job i have a three year old son Jacob that wants to be just like you he said so it is great to have an Arkansas boy on top god bless and good luck
Amanda
Pine Bluff
omg u r like the best singer in da world idk wat simon thinks.ur cute 2 but i cryed my eyes out when he sait u r donna be in da finalle 2.but im ok now im only 13 but u r awsome and i had a dream last nite about u and i woke up with the flu.but its werth it ill let u go now I LOVE U
Brina
Little Rock
Kris, you are so amazing. i love you! everytime i see you i smile! i'm a huge fan! i got to see you at the parade and the concert after that. it was amazing! i'm praying for you! YOU ARE VERY VERY KICK AWESOME!!! :) P.S. you are so cute and your wife is very pretty! :)
Morgan
Benton
Oh my gosh this is so cool. I could be messaging the next american idol winner! :) I watch you on tv every chance I get. You are amazing! <3 I hope you win!! Im rooting for you
Alley
Little Rock
Hey Kris, just wanted to let you know I have been voting for only you since the show started. I usually vote over 300 times! But you are a wonderful singer and deserve the title! My little girl is only 9 months old and everytime I put your music on no matter how upset and crying she is she will stop and listen. She even tries to dance in front of the TV when you perform on Tuesdays! We love you, support you 100%, and can't wait to buy your first CD. You are our idol no matter what happens! Good luck!
Felicia
Rison
Way to go Kris. We have watched you the whole way. Hope you make it to the top. Good luck in all that you do////You were GREAT...
Larry
London, AR
I want to commeyou on how well you have done this season...You have touched the hearts of so many people...I am so proud that you have made it this far. Arkansas Loves you...and my little town of Rison Loves you also!!...Go Kris!!...You are Kick Awesome!!
Salinea
Rison
Kris you are soooooooo kick awesome. It was a honor to be able to go see you in Little rock when you came home. I thank your wife and family for letting you share your wonderful talent with all of us-You are our american idol.
Julie and Destiny
Jacksonville
I am 3 years old...and I love to hear you sing.
Lauren
Rison
You are the best!!! 'Kris Auseme' All the way!!! Some nights I vote for you over 100 times just to make sure you stay in the game!!! I am 14 and I can't wait until you get your first album!! I begged my mom to let me go see you when you come home!! But I had An FBLA trip that day... :( I only live like 40 miles away... I wish I could of meet you before you became a big *star* i Hope you stay in touch with all of us small people in Arkansas. I hope to take after your foot steps when I turn 16. Maybe I will get as far as you. You should come sing at our school!!! I even had a dream about you last night.... Sorry if that's weird!!! Well I hope I get to see you in Concert one day!!! Keep up the good work..... I love you Kris..... And tell your wife I said Hi!! And tell your dad that his proudness of you made my mom cry!! If you will please!!! Love ~Leaetta~
Newport
Senior citizens love Kris!
Indian Rock Village
Fairfield Bay
Kris I am so proud of you. I was in Conway at Simon Park last Friday to see you. I was happy I came all the way from Batesville. It was well worth it. I hope you win American Idol because you deserve it. Good luck to you in what ever you do. We love you here in Batesville, Ar.
Rhonda Aldrich :)
Batesville
You are a nice looking young man with a great voice and you have made your parents proud. Keep up the good work,you are going places.
Betty
Alexander
Kris, My husand, Robbie, was your baseball coach for the Jacksonville Fire Dept. Phillies. We just wanted to let you know that we are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. You have really grown from that shy boy on the baseball field. We have been burning up the voting lines for you and will continue to do so. Congratulations and Good luck!!
Angela Roark
Lonoke
I am 9 years old. Thank you for making the finals ! I use to live in Conway. I voted for you the other night many times. Good luck and win it. My whole class voted for you except stephen-he doesn't watch the show. Can you give me some candy if you win?
Sam
Morrilton
1. you rock my socks 2. i would eat ice for lunch any day 3. My mother votes for u ALOT one time she voted 7100 times for you!!!! 4. YOUR AWESOME!!!!!
Julie
Sherwood
We are very proud of you Kris,God Bless you and your family.
Brenda
Judsonia
Hey Kris. My name is Allen Christopher. That's crazy! GO KRiSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Allen
Russellville
Dear Kris, Let me start by saying congratulations!! I was there amongst the thousands of people who zealeously awaited your arrival downtown last friday. I took my 2 year old son Eric with me to hear you sing and be part of your 'kick awesome' experience with American Idol. I was hot, thristy, and getting tired of standing in the middle of a street to hear & see you, but for some reason Eric was on his best behavior. We cheered and clapped and sang along with you when you began to sing I'm starting with the man in the mirror. With all that said, it was sooooo worth it. You have a natural born gift of music that no one other than the Man Up Stairs could have given you. I'm so thrilled to have been a part of your fame. And now.... I can mark national t.v. off my bucket list of things I want to do! You are truely awesome in every way. God Bless You & Your Family & Good Luck Next Week!!!
Michelle & Eric
Conway
kris, WAY TO GO! I picked you from day one. You do Arkansas PROUD. Bring it all home!
Kurt
Little Rock
Kris, We have never watched American Idol before but we have been watching you. Our prayer is that you keep God first and foremost in your life and not forget it is He who has so blessed you. We are proud of how you have presented yourself and how you have represented Arkansas. We want to continue to be able to say that of you. You and your family are in our prayers.
Harlod and Pat
Sparkman
Hey Kris. My name is Allen Christopher. That's crazy! GO KIRSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chris
Russellville
Kris congratualtions on being in the final. People that I talked to today was going to show Simon that Arkansas was behind You. I believe that Simon was surprised. Congratulation again.
Debbie
Benton
Kris, You've heard this a million times, but Conway is so proud of you! And so am I. Thank you so much for expressing your beautiful talent and sharing it with all of us. The way you have conducted yourself these many weeks has shown what an amazing person you are. We are behind you and your family 100%! Good luck and we love you! You're already Conway's Idol. :))
Monica
Conway
Dear Kris, Let me start by saying congratulations!! I was there amongst the thousands of people who zealeously awaited your arrival downtown last friday. I took my 2 year old son Eric with me to hear you sing and be part of your 'kick awesome' experience with American Idol. I was hot, thristy, and getting tired of standing in the middle of a street to hear & see you, but for some reason Eric was on his best behavior. We cheered and clapped and sang along with you when you began to sing I'm starting with the man in the mirror. With all that said, it was sooooo worth it. You have a natural born gift of music that no one other than the Man Up Stairs could have given you. I'm so thrilled to have been a part of your fame. And now.... I can mark national t.v. off my bucket list of things I want to do! You are truely awesome in every way.
Michelle
Conway
WAY TO GO! I picked you from day one. You do Arkansas PROUD. Bring it all home!
Kurt
Little Rock
I am as proud of you as if you were one of my own sons. Way to go Kris! I will be busy Tuesday night calling your number to vote for you!!!!
Kathy
Stuttgart
OMG...I LOVE YOU KRIS..I AM YOUR SUPER DUPER #1 FAN...I REALLY HOPE YOU WIN..ACTUALLY I KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO WIN....YAY...LOVE YOU
Kyra
Little Rock
OHH MY GOSH, YOU ARE SO AWESOME!!! I was at your concert in Little Rock with a sign that has Kris Rocks! and a smiley face with gold sparkles on the teeth. I hope you win. I will vote for you as much as I can!!
Whitney
Hot Springs
There is one reason why you are in the finals: the voters like your voice, music, and talent. I am one of those people. Congratulations to you, your family, and friends. The rest....is icing.
Gail
Stuttgart
When you sing your voice is so... AMAZING!!You are my Hero.Kris, you are so kind to others.Kris, you are seriously one of the best male singers that I have ever known!!I admire you so much.
Spencer
Maumelle
Hey Kris! I remember when I first saw you at Chi Alpha and thought you were amazing then, but now I see you on American Idol and you are truly one talented man! Good luck with your upcoming albums and superstardom! Just remember to come back to Conway and perform for us again! God bless you!
Lindsey
Conway
Our Family Moved to Illinois in Dec 08 from Benton Arkansas, we were so homesick and depressed, Season 8 Idol helped us so much, seeing you brought a piece of home to us...You are wonderful, and we are so proud to have you represent Arkansas! i know it wont be long and i will hear you on the radio and i am so excited about that! i have a request...some day i would love to hear you sing FFH's song , Lord Move or move me...go listen to it, its your song....you would sing it beautifully and would spread a very powerful message to so many people! just think about it! your great, we all love you and are so proud of you! My 10 year old daughter cried because we couldnt drive to Arkansas for your homecomming BUT!! we are working on geting Tickets to the summer tour! We cant wait! God Bless!
April
Utica, Illinois
Congrats making it to the final two! We are rooting for you.I know this is nuts, but enjoy the ride.You make AR. proud. Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Connie
Little Rock
Kris, You are an AMAZING singer, SO CUTE, and a sweet heart. Words can't describe how amazing you are. My dream is to sing with you some day. I LOVE YOU!!!
Candace
Hot Springs
We are so proud of you. I have a three year old daughter that is in love with you. She has pics of you and her very own Kris ALlen shirt..She said 'Mom all i want is Kris Allen to come to my Birthday party'.. I think it is the cutest thing.. U have so many fans already, and Idol isn't even over.. Good Luck in all you do. No matter what you will have a big future a head of you. Remember always keep God first in everything you do.. Way to go KRIS!!!!!
Shannon
Rison
Just remember people are cruel sometimes, so don't read any blogs or forums about yourselft. Just stay true to your self and who really matters - your family. Fame is okay but family will lift higher than anything or anyone. so don't listen to anyone but God and the guidance of your wife and family. We are proud of you!!!
The Hall Family
Greenbriar
Kris...You make Arkansas proud!!..You are great so no matter what happens don't stop believing in yourself because you are a idol!!
Phyllis
Batesville
You make us proud!! May all your dreams come true!! Hold on tight, it's going to be a wild ride from now on!!
Elizabeth
Little Rock
God Bless You, Kris! You have made all of Arkansas so very proud! We are a family from Maumelle, and we are some of your #1 Fans! It is so wonderful to have a young man of such great character representing our state. If the world had more young people, with the values you stand for, it would be an even more beautiful place. Thank you for being the kind of 'American Idol' finalist that people can look up to. Good luck next week. American Idol winner or runner-up, you are always a winner in the eyes of everyone who loves you! Blessings and prayers to you, your beautiful wife, Katy,and your parents and brother.
Candy
Maumelle
Kris -- Congratulations!! You are an inspiration, and I have watched and voted for you weekly. It was so exciting to see you at AT&T-Shackleford during your hometown visit. The Lord has truly blessed you with talent and a beautiful voice ..... just remember to give Him ALL the glory and praise. Good Luck ---- We all love and support you here in Arkansas.
Carla
Benton
Kris, your really amazing, very talented and down to earth. Hope you never changed...stay humble and God Bless. Were proud of you and were here to support you all the way.
Leah
Cebu
Hey, Kris! I really love you and when I found out that you where goimg to the season finalie I screamed! I have always loved you and I wish you the best! I think that it is so cool that we finally have an American Idol from Arkansas! I love every song that you sing and I really hope you win!! I especially loved it when you sung Heartless last night! That is my favorite song and you made it even better!! LOVE YA!
Meaghen
Fayetteville
We are so PROUD of YOU! GOD has truly BLESSED YOU! Keep up the good work and the GOD will continue to work through YOU! YOU ARE GREAT!
The Freemans
Rison
Congratulations Kris! You deserved it! You are an awesome musician and I look forward to hear what you have in store for all your fans!! Congratulations again!!
Kristina
Little Rock
I am so happy for you! You deserved to win. In a field full of talent, you stood out with your style, abilities and humble attitude. Much happiness to you & your wife. Continue to seek God's counsel, stay true to yourself & enjoy this time.
Cyndy
North Little Rock
Congratulations Kris. Ocala FL supports you 110% and very well done! I know you will be very busy for quite some time, so when you get a chance, maybe you could take a picture with Krystal in Conway. She graduated the weekend you came back and we were there for it, but were driving in from FL when you were having your welcome home. Heard you on 94.1. Take care The Berrys, formerly of Shannon Hills, Jacksonville and Gravel Ridge.
Carl
Belleview, FL
HI KRIS! I love you so much and I cant wait till you come out with a new C.D! You deffinetly diserved to win and I am so proud of you! You showed the whole wide world that good talent can come from Arkansas! You gave Arkansas hope! I hope that you eventually have a concert so I can see you! I also cant belive that you and me were born in the same town! And I am so excited that you are from Arkansas and that I get the chance to live in the same state as an AMERICAN IDOL!! I LOVE YOU CONGRATS!
Meaghen
Fayetteville
I'm a nurse in Recovery room all of the other nurses and many of our patients were talking about voting for you Congratulations!! You represented God and are a very humble talented guy-Best of luck-always remember-Matt 6:33
Kathy
Hot Springs
HEY KRIS ALLEN 1ST OFF YOU ARE KICK AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM 10 YEARS OLD AND YOU HAVE BEEN MY NUMBER 1 FROM AUDITIONS TO NOW!! I LOVE YOU AND I AM SO GLAD YOU WON!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS AND HOPE TO SEE YA SOON!!! KICK AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Casey
Lonoke
Kris, you are simply amazing. You bring a message of hope today. Your smile, your humble heart, and your quiet confidence are really inspiring. I, as well as all of your other fans, am very proud of you. You did a great job just being yourself on the show, and as you can see it definitely paid off. You are amazing! I can't wait to see you on tour! Please come outside and meet fans before the shows while on tour!! It'll mean a lot to us! God bless you! Donnie
Elkvile, IL
WAY TO GO dark horse!!! WE are soo proud of you!! My family couldn't be happier for you and your family!! God Bless and stay true to yourself!! Take it all in!! ENJOY this!!!
Michelle
Conway
Music is a big part of my life. I sang in church, school choirs, and even majored in music at ATU. I started my family three years ago and have since quit singing. Watching you this season on American Idol has inspired me to start singing again. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing that passion back into my life. I am only 24, so I was definitely giving up on my love way too soon! Congratulations and thank you again for your music and amazing spirit! You deserve everything good that is to come!
Jetta
Clarksville
We would like to let you know how happy we are for you and your tremendous accomplishment. We love your voice and personality. You made it easy for our family to pull for you in this competition. We are normally not faithful followers of American Idol but did not miss an episode this season. We increased our text message plan to an unlimited package so we could put forth our maximum effort to help ensure your success in the competition. Congratulations, The Raeburn family
Vilonia
WOW! What an amazing journey! I know this is probably one in a million, so I'll try to keep it short. I am so proud of what you stand for and the strong faith that you keep so dear to you. You have been in my thoughts and prayers and so very thankful for where he has brought you. You are amazing and I can't wait to see what is around the next corner for you. CONGRADULATIONS! OUR AMERICAN IDOL 09' KICK AWESOME (LOL) P.S. My kids will be glad to have their mom back on Tuesday nights.
Angela
Russellville
Hi Kris! You did superbly great throughout the season. Congratulations! Lots of people from different countries really tried AND did vote for you, including here in the Philippines! Hope you can have a concert here too, like the 2 Davids who went here last week. Promise, you'll be surprised on audience turnout when you get here. You have lots of supporters here already, of course including me!!! Way to go Kris!!! Can't wait for your album. Please continue your music that we see in Season 8. You truly touched our & my heart. God Bless! <3
Lia
Manila, Philipines
Kris, Southern California loves you, too, and I spent 2 hours voting for you! Our prayers go with you and Katy and your family!
Vicki
Lake Forest, CA
Kris, Good work! We are your biggest fans here in Dubai. So great to see our homeboy win it all. We are from Conway and our kids live there now. We'll be there when the Idol tour comes to Alltel. Can't wait to buy your first CD.
Bill, Mary, & Claudia
Dubai
Yo, I hope that you will be able to read this. You've definitely inspired me and millions of other people with your achievements. Not a lot believed but you still kept going strong. You're voice is extraordinary and I can't wait to listen to more of your music! I hope for your success in the future and congratulations on winning the title! PS. Me and my family were jumping and screaming when Ryan said your name. So happy with the results!
Justin
Wycoff
WWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!! Go Kris!! U rock, u make Arkansas sooooo proud!! We are celebrating your win in CT:Intro!! You rock even more cause you get us out of class.
Whitney
Bryant
