In an American Idol shocker last night, Kris Allen beat out Adam Lambert to win season eight of the reality competition show!

Fun Facts about Kris:
- His favorite female artist is Kelly Clarkson
- Kris tried out for American Idol because "my brother made me."
- He combats stage fright by stretching.
- The first concert he went to was Reba McEntire.
- One thing Kris wishes he could change about himself? "I wish I had chest hair."

Congrats to the new American Idol, Kris Allen!

And check out our J-14 blog on Why Kris Allen Deserves to be the American Idol!

Photos: Courtesy of Fox