Kris Allen Hey Jude Portland Oregon, July 5th American Idol Live

[RosaLui]

And that, my friends, is how you scream when your voice is not naturally tailored for classic rock vocals.

*cough*See,Gokey?*cough*

[RosaLui]

You can tell when someone has a huge amount of respect and love for the artist they're covering. :) Kris does a great job with this.

[clayeyes]

I usually don't like anyone else singing a Beatle song, but Kris did a really nice job on this one.

Bravo Kris! I am a Danny Gokey fan, but Kris was my second choice that year.

[grhelga]

Thank you for posting it greet!

[jaxxxprincessfull]

see? adam can scream and KRIS TOO! KRIS CAN PLAY THE PIANO adam cant! kris can play guitar and adam cant! kris can play ukelele and adam cant! kris can play viola and adam cant! KRIS TRULY DESERVE THE IDOL CROWN

[mikyfdh]

wow ur truly disgusting, comparing an alt. rock person to a heavy metal rock person is pointless, and not only did you do just that but compared them by how many instruments they can play, why dont i just learn every single instrument and then automatically win AI?

[Fishqueen1972]

@mikyfdh Adam is not heavy metal. Try Madonna/Lady Gaga/Pink or Katy Perry.

[IronMaiden9110]

its not about who can play the most instruments! obviously you are a retard who talks and they dont even know what you are talking about because thats not what american idol is about!! wow kris did some crazy scream thing that anyone could do! at least when adam screams it sounds good!! and they arent even involved in the same music genre so there is no way that you can compare them!!!! why dont you just never comment on youtube ever again??? get your facts straight b4 you open your mouth too!!!

[joedirt11002]

do they televise the idol tours?im oretty sure they dont,but they should

[ellismusic1393]

normally i'm against ANYBODY covering the beatles, especially an american idol. but kris does this justice. <3

[MizzGoodBar16]

I love that he gets the song is about emotion...

someone could just sing the song, but he adds emotion.

[vocaltalent1]

Great music, wether soft(Kris) or rocking vocals(Allison), SELLS. Music is music is music. With any of them, if they make memorable songs, they'll sell. If not, they wont. Kris can be better than any AI.

[TheCarasnyder]

i love this!

when i went i didnt get to see it cause i left early so i could meet em oh well

[notlupus13]

i just saw american idol live last night in pittsburg and kris was effin amazing.

I LOVE YOU KRIS!!

[laurlaur888]

haha... i saw them in pittsburgH too! lol, a little late to reply,,, but these vids nvr get old

[csereix]

I'll be seeing you and all the American Idols Live in Cleve. tomorrow night. Can't wait!

[BBdaWolfy]

Kris

I realize the video was homemade, but your style, enthusiasm and interpretation of this song was terrific! thanks, it was fun to listen.

[Laurenxoxx24]

at the end, them all singing 2gether was AMAZING!

[FurKitty99]

This is the type of music Kris should pursue. He seems like an amazing guy, but I must admit I was never crazy about his vocals, except I absolutely loved Come Together and now this. I'm sensing a theme hahaha

[jjluo]

I just cannot hear what he is singing about besides a few words. The beatles sang it so clear that I heard every word in the song. Kris needs some serious training.

[bhebuntan]

tell kriss not to sing this song , he's awful and terrible singer, it's just embarrasing, don't get upset krisses fans , i am not Adams fan either, kriss can't just sing... Sorry!!!

[fsaqib]

what an awesome performnce.loved his vocals all over again.

[csereix]

great cover, Kris!

[ElvenProdigy]

I am a diehard Beatles fan, and I was impressed by what he did with the song. People might say that this was an unoriginal cover - well duh, you don't just go and change up a Beatles song just like that. "Hey Jude" is an epic song just the way it is, he didn't need to do any vocal acrobatics just to prove a point. His voice sounded clear and his phrasing was stellar. And I love that he did the scream during the "Better better better" build-up. Well done, Mr. Allen.

[rorodot2006]

I love this song and it was awesome live. He sounds great. Go Kris and Adam!

[kodalicious77]

What! He sreamed, which sounded good. Haha.

[mrneils559]

hahaha i was like dat too i was shock that he sreamed but it sound great

[star42489]

yeah the scream did sound good

[randomjuff]

shockingly, he didn't ruin this song for me. pretty good.

[jim2738426]

ur name is epic fail

[csereix]

Though Adam is my favorite, Kris did a GREAT job on one of my all time favorite songs. Good luck to Kris, Adam and all the top Idol 2009 performers.

[kris4music]

My heart is melting!

Kris is my fave!

[OfficialTheresaCrall]

Was that him screaming at 2:12? Oh my, Adam has shown him the way. The audience looked awesome! I LOVE KRIS ALLEN SO MUCH! This was an awesome video! I love how everyone came out at the end. Awesome performance!

[kodalicious77]

I know right? Adam is an inspiration to all.

[mrc926]

Adorable

[hpoukish]

Kris was always my favorite. I am so happy he won. He deserved the title and did a fantastic job on this classic Beatles song.

[cynthiab12]

I love himmmmm so much!

[katia04]

When I first saw the Adam performances I was like, poor Kris, musta been hard to follow him up. BUT it turns out (judging by this vid) that it was just like the AI finale; Kris' singing "Kiss a Girl" was just as good as Adam's "Kiss" performance, just in a different way. Kris creates intimacy and relatabillity (is that a word?) and Adam creates a spectacle. Just two different styles, but both incredible. I'll be buying both their albums, definitely.

[mikerton]

Awesome Kradam support! ^^ I admit I do prefer Adam but both are amazing performers and I love their friendship together! :)

[adamisamazing92]

thats exactly how I feel. Adam was and is definatly my fav but Kris is really amazing too. I love them both and hope they both have great success in both of their future careers. I can't wait to buy their cds and hope they stay friends. It's really great to see to guy who are that comfortable with who they are. love them both so much and miss seeing them on my tv every week

[LOUXStudios]

honestly adam wasnt that good live. you had to be a die hard glambert fan to enjoy it.

[kodalicious77]

Im a die hard glambert fan. Loved it.

[xentafy]

Just remember he and Adam are good friends and they have totally different styles and are not competing, Their fans should do the same. Both are awesome!!

[xentafy]

Kris did a great job with this song. It isn't easy to pull off a Beatles tune but he did a really nice job.

[sannlatham]

You've just gotta love this guy!

[BestScreenameEver]

I can't stop watching this. Kris is adorable and an awesome singer/musician. And his stage presence has improved so much!! Maybe Adam taught him some lessons ;] But seriously, my tour is in August, and I can't WAIT to see this live. I know I'm gonna cry.

[Speedygonzoz]

Not bad, yo. I was impressed.

[Southests]

This is sooo good, Kris is so much better than Adam.

[logisist]

He did a great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait to see Kris perform in Little Rock. Maybe we will get to see Katy too.

[DancerViaGoats]

I love this song. I love this man. Greatest thing everrrr.

[goldieliu]

marvelous!

marvelous!

marvelous!

Wooooooooooooooooow

[MsSkittlesofdoom]

I agree, if you aren't a Kris I don't even know why you are watching this video. Leave your senseless comparisons somewhere else.

Both Kris and Adam are completely different music styles. So drop the spite and move on.

And this performance of Hey Jude was AMAZING. Love, love, love Kris.

[reinharv]

To all Adam fans. If you don't like Kris, why are you here? The same thing happened last year when David Cook won, some of the fanatic Archuleta fans were all over Cook's YT Tour performances.  Nasty comments left everywhere. There is room in the music business for a lot of people. Kris did a fantastic job.

[tonks1988]

I agree w/ you I'm an Adam fan because he has this old school rock style and he's versatile but I do recognize that Kris did a great job with the song. Besides they have different styles, there is no reason to compare them. Is like comparing Celine Dion and Madonna, XD. Both are amazing singers and both deserve what the have now.

[cooljob9]

why do they open the stage trap while he's still singing!!! gosh that scary!

[feeldirie]

yah, that;s what i thought too..i was worried for him!

[Angelsbaby42]

good video work!!! ;-)

[Pink1965Tara]

he is adorable

[zedy87]

wow he is really coming out of his shell! he looks so confident , he's having a blast, and he sounds great too. and the scream, haha! kradam - 2, gokey - 0

[cooljob9]

@zedy87 .....ROFL on the scream score!

[xoabbieschneixo]

I LOVE KRIS SOOO MUCH!! hes sooo awesome!!

[ryanccfc1927]

Bloooobirdsssss

[harrywoo]

I LOVE HIMMMMMMMM

I'm so totally in love with him

[cooljob9]

Kris was amazing!!!!!!! Can't get enough :)

[radiorock123]

GORGEOUS........Wow.

[DavidFartuleta]

callete puta. chinga tu madre. This ain't Peruvian idol. Go listen to your pan flute music and eat your hamster, puta.

[DavidFartuleta]

y SANDRA MUENTE is una perra fea. Come una guinea pig puta panzona idiota. Peru apesta como mierda y no es nada. Llama mierda. Come mierda de llama puta.

[AdamLikesCarrie]

no matter what you say here, nobody knows what u r saying...haha...

[agentherapist]

I really feel bad for the people who can't appreciate good music like this one..just admit it people, he did an amazing job on this...and the rocker scream was perfect!!! go and listen to it if you beg to disagree...^___^ better..better...better!!!!

[MsSkittlesofdoom]

OMG THAT WAS AMAZING! Srsly brought chills to my skin. I love The Beatles and this was such a heartfelt and entertaining rendition of a classic crowd pleaser. Definitely one of the highlights to Kris' set.

[DavidFartuleta]

Kerry Kolsch are you still whining and crying about Adam losing. Damn OLD lady get over it. Now you are trolling Kris videos. Damn you really need to take your meds loser.

[Exxtrayo]

You're not a Beatles fan. You're an Adam fan. I guess your generation never thought you how to spell "nothing" which is exactly what Adam performance is compared to Kris.

[dancpavo]

Thanks for posting this and letting me relive it. This was an awesome show and Kris did an amazing job...even better in person!!! Hope ya'll can go see the show!

[forquan]

Kris ran on the stage with a guitar on his back and a microphone towards the audience was simply breath taking!

Woooooooooooow!

[forquan]

Kris's way to connect people is AMAZING!

I'm singing along with this video^^

[elmo2488]

kris. you rock.

[kayt41]

Damn that was awesome!!! I loves him

[lj5358]

hey old lady, go watch your broadway show! don't ruin the mood!

[oriontw]

Kris is awesome. I got goose bumps listening to Hey Jude. He is so sincere and honest, the mark of a true musician.

[MsSkittlesofdoom]

Amazing, I tear everytime I watch this

[Smartbee2007]

Yeah. :) I love him though!

[SEKfilms]

He is amazing.<3

Him and Adam are definately the best everrrr!!!!!!

[BananaLiz08]

Great! Beautiful! Loved it!

[pkh99]

I think Kris' heartless is his best performance. This one is good, but it's as good as heartless. But still, Kris is awesome!

[xkrzyicex]

kris was my inspiratiion to pick up the guitar xD U ROCK KRIS!

[sus0t0sus]

same here...

[kris4music]

Better..better...better...bett­er....better...

na na na na na na....

I'm singing along, sooooo happy.

[apetalxinxthexwind18]

tomorrow :D

[ae4d4]

wow, this is sooo cute! i love it! especially when the other idols come out. kris is awesome =D

[cooljob9]

CAn't love you more Kris!!!!!!!!1

[hedunlap]

Does Michael Jackson's estate make money from Kris singing this song?

[kris4music]

Kris makes Paul McCartneyproud; Kris makes American Idols proud!

Woooooooooow!

[uptowngirl1225]

Great Job ! America got it right !! woooooohooooooooo

[helaena17]

This is so good Kris! Congrats! You pulled this off! It is so damn great! I got goosebumps and butterflies in stomach!

[Smartbee2007]

Kris Is amazing live!!! But I heard No Boundaries and it sucked. Not him but the song sucks. Omgosh the crowd is soooo cool!!!

[9dvorak]

The more I see/hear him, the better I like Kris! He's great in concert (except for the crappy No Boundaries song). Rock on, Kris! :D

[wakdolboyan]

wakdol

great job.fantastic,brilliant

[wakdolboyan]

wakdolboyan

u are just wanderful kris.i loved it

[musicluver987654321]

This is just beautiful. Almost made me cry:)

[madmax0r]

Too awesome for words, fantastic, BB Kris!

[karenloveskradam]

Kris is fab!!!!!!!! OMG, I love him!!!! :D

[sportstyler50]

KRIS ROCKS BABY!!!!!

[melirose89]

Awesome moment!!!

[Cinny72]

zomg that was AMAZING!!!!!!! he even totally pulled off that scream at the bridge. Kris Allen = KICK AWESOME. I have no other words, really :D

bonus points for cute Kradam interaction at the end! hee <3

[calajami]

Love him!

[Yssand]

He wanted to sing Hey Jude so bad, I'm happy for him, what a great moment, he was amazing...Keep on Rocking Kris!!!!

[Jmacsexy]

Kris is proving me wrong, he's actually pretty good.

[llezlad]

Thank you for uploading this video. What I love the most is how happy Kris is singing this song.

[Mzfrances71]

This was soooo good....everyone was singing it in the audience, and I got goosebumps!!

[Exxtrayo]

I didn't think anyone could pull this song off. But Kris did amazing. The scream was right on.

[freddieonhorseback]

I've changed my mind about waiting until Adam tours alone -- Kris really is outstanding too. And it's fun seeing the whole group together on stage. Great show!!!!!

[9dvorak]

Great, great, great!!!!! And the glowsticks in the audience are so cool! :D

[f12680wxyz]

love it

[Littlem99]

This was awesome. I love Kris and Adam. I can"t wait till they come to Indiana...

[kellyis1]

Kris can do no wrong

[piggywifey]

I am speechless. Kick awesome, Kris. Super.

Keep rocking!

[BrightLights28]

why do i think that was adam's scream in the background not kris' - lol

[babybelle32]

Had to add, I love the way that he commands the stage, especially towards then end of the song. His passion and excitement are contagious.

[babybelle32]

That crowd shot is amazing. Thanks for posting. I love the scream. Awesome.

[izuddin81]

yeah, the crowd shot was amazing indeed.. beautiful sight!!

[shining4moon]

Kris is so awesome!!!

luv this guy!

[xXxRenetaxXx]

That's a very beautiful song !

I love it !

[jonoave]

Wow, I never quite got into this song - but Kris did well on it. I liked how he amped it up, and even did a bit of a scream (definitely beats Gokey's!), and even worked the crowd! Kick awesome! thanks for posting this.

[venycal]

amazing :)

[jennastars]

he got to make the peeps oblige and take out anything that lights up. i'm impressed.

[syaz03]

OMG perfect song choiceee!!! <3

[assyle]

love love loveeee!

[helenbb0902]

OMG. Is that him at the end of "better, better, better" that ... like "rocker" screamed !? HOLY MOLY, the spicy side of Pocket Idol. LOVE it!

[StarHeartDuo]

haha, yes it is! It sounds amazing

[inacablecar]

Hot Pocket's voice perfectly fits for this song! <3

[inacablecar]

OMG OMG OMG!!!!

[therealMardonna]

Kris you slayed them!!!

[thesevenlines]

He sounds absolutely fantastic.

You were made for this, Pocket Idol.

[BeezyKid]

Kris singing Hey Jude = love

[DanitaSkipp]

OMG

*___________*

i want watch him liveeeeeeee