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American Idol Alumni makes Atlantis Live Debut
By Arnette Wilson
Apr 19, 2010 - 5:36:47 PM

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Nassau, Bahamas - Boyish good looks coupled with amazing chops have made Kris Allen an overnight ‘superstar’. The Season 8 winner of the FOX Network’s hit reality show American Idol shined on the Atlantis Live stage at his Saturday, April 17th performance.

The 24 year old Arkansas native is the latest American Idol Alumni to grace the Atlantis Live stage; following in the footsteps of winners Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Jordin Sparks.

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Atlantis, Paradise Island’s 25,000 sq ft. Grand Ballroom was transformed into an expansive yet still totally intimate concert hall to accommodate Kris’ band, big voice, and a growing appeal with teen, Idol, and adult fans.

The same signature acoustic guitar playing, unassuming, yet uber-talented Kris that audiences grew to love and eventually vote for as the winner of 2009’s American Idol was in rare form. Still armed with the guitar and dressed in a plain t-shirt and jeans- that only he could still make appear cool and sexy- the star delivered a sensational set that left the entire audience drooling for more.

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The 24 year old, who has been making waves since his run on American Idol and subsequent win, burst on stage with an acoustic interpretation of the Kanye West hit, ‘Heartless’ that helped cement him as a real contender on Idol and that debuted at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 2009.

From the very first song, Kris blew the audience away and at the same time secured him a legion of screaming teen girls who stayed stage side for the entire performance.

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The artist’s performance provided a mix of great music with loads of laughs as Kris humored and charmed the audience while ably flying through the set with a mix of several covers that won him acclaim and eventually the title ‘American Idol’ and original songs such as “Live Like We’re Dying” that is currently blazing up the charts since its release last year.

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Kris is the latest music talent to debut on Atlantis Live which continues to attract up and coming and big names in the music business. Atlantis Live will continue to introduce great acts in its 2010 series. Next to perform are Grammy-winner Sheryl Crow, teen pop/R&B sensation Justin Bieber, and current female country music superstar Taylor Swift. For more concert details, visit www.atlantis.com


Photos by Tim Aylen


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