Kris Allen Wins an Upset on American Idol

Kris Allen shows his shock as it's announced that he won Season 8 of American Idol.
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Kris Allen Wins an Upset on American Idol

Kris Allen, the 23-year-old guitar playing college student, came out on top in Season 8 of "American Idol."

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