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He finished first on American Idol.

Therefore, Kris Allen will be the first artist from that show's eighth season to release an album; his self-titled CD will be available on November 17.

Is the singer nervous about it? A bit. But he says talking to past contestants has helped ease the pressure.

"David Cook has done his thing for a year and he's been very successful at it," Allen told E! News. "Chris Daughtry is obviously very, very successful with what he's done. They've both stayed really grounded and really cool. I've talked to them a little bit."

What did they say to the burgeoning star?

"They tell me: sleep when you can!"

Allen, of course, will always be linked to runner-up Adam Lambert.

Asked how often he keeps in touch with his former rival, Kris said: "We see each other every once in awhile and we text all the time."

So, can Allen tell us how Lambert is handling his break-up with Drake LaBry?

"He's doing good. He's obviously not completely happy about it, but I think it was just something that needed to happen."

Will you purchase Allen's self-titled debut album?

We love Adam Lambert, but the guy has to give Kris Allen a break.

First, he received more publicity than Allen after American Idol, even though the latter actually won.

Then, he set a release date for his new album (November 23) just a few days after Allen's hits stores (November 17).

Now, Lambert has the nerve to start dating Ferras Alqaisi and really steal the spotlight from Kris. For shame!

Fortunately, Kris isn't going down without a fight! Or at least a music video. Check out the official video for "Live Like We're Dying" after the jump.

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We're just weeks away from the debut album from Kris Allen.

But fans don't need to wait until November 17 to listen to a few new singles by the American Idol champion.

Over the weekend, the Arkansas native debuted a trio of songs at a Miami Dolphins  tailgate party. The first, filmed below, is titled "Written All Over My Face."

Has this piqued your interest?

Follow the jump to watch Allen perform two more hits, each of which wil be featured on his forthcoming CD.

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Music fans are in for a three-week treat, beginning on November 17.

On that date, Kris Allen releases his debut CD. A week later, Adam Lambert does the same; and fellow American Idol finalist Allison Iraheta completes the trifecta on December 1 with her debut album.

The trio of talented young singers recently gathered for a photo shoot and interview. This time, no naked women were involved with Lambert.

Allison, Kris and Adam really do seem like they get along, however. Click on each pic below for a larger version of it...

FOLLOW THIS ARTICLE'S JUMP TO WATCH AN INTERVIEW WITH ALL THREE SINGERS.

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Don't let this headline fool you: Kris Allen has not had sex with Britney Spears.

Instead, the American Idol champion has done something far cooler and far less disgusting: he performed a concert for the students of Ohio’s Seton High School because they raised $5,000 for breast-cancer research.

As part of his one-man show, Allen covered Britney's first hit, "... Baby One More Time" like only he can: with soul, passion and an acoustic guitar.

The performance was reminiscent of his incredible "Heartless" rendition during his run to the Idol crown this spring. We'll purchase Allen's debut album when it comes out on November 17 no matter what.

But wouldn't it be cool if it was filled with nothing but acoustic versions of known songs? Watch the video of Kris doing Britney below:

Which version of this single do you prefer? Britney's sexed-up pop smash? Or Allen's down-to-earth serenade?

Christmas has come early for David Archuleta fans.

First, they can purchase his latest album, Christmas From The Heart, starting today. Right now! Go! Go! We'll wait right here...

Second, the former American Idol runner-up has announced that he'll be touring this year in order to promote the CD. Let's hear more about it from the cute crooner himself:

In other American Idol news: Kris Allen releases his debut album on November 17.

Fans that are already downloading his first single off it, "Live Like We’re Dying," should be excited to check out the rumored CD cover for his self-titled debut.

View it after the jump.

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On November 17, Kris Allen's debut CD will go on sale.

It will go up against other newly-released albums that week from artists such as John Mayer, Shakira, and Leona Lewis. A week later, it's time for Adam Lambert to kick off his post-American Idol career.

But if Allen is afraid of the competition, he isn't showing it. Here are a few excerpts from his recent interview with Entertainment Weekly:

On album collaborators: I worked with Kevin Rudolf the last couple days. Me and Joe King [from The Fray] are getting back together and working on some stuff we already had written, which will be really cool. And I’m working with his producer [Mike Flynn] on that song, as well as one other track.

On working with Chris Daughtry: Chris is great. He reached out to me early on, during the show, I think during top-4 week. He gave me his number and was telling me if I needed anything to just give him a call. He was a really, really nice guy, and he kind of knew what I was going through, and was just kind of rooting for me. And now we have the same manager, so that makes it easy.

On the recording process: The production element of things has been surprising to me. Before this, I’ve always thought: “This song has guitar, piano, and drums in it.” And you almost kind of have to put that element of production into things to make them pop out. So that’s been fun for me, to work with that stuff, to hear it and just love it. For the most part, yes, the album is very guitar-driven and very piano-driven, but you throw in a little sound or effect, and it [enhances everything].

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We've got a double dose of American Idol talent and cuteness below.

First, David Archuleta performed "Contigo En La Distancia" at Friday night's ALMA Awards.

The former runner-up will release a Christmas album in October, as his career might be taking awhile to launch, but we still have little doubt it will be a massive success.

Said Archie of his performance: “It was my first performance on an awards ceremony, and my first time performing on TV in Spanish! I have to say I was pretty stinkin’ nervous... I’m definitely planning on doing more in Spanish, and I hope this will allow more opportunities."

Meanwhile, season eight champion Kris Allen is yet to title his debut CD, but he has announced its release date: November 17.

FOLLOW THIS ARTICLE'S JUMP TO LISTEN TO IT AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF BOTH THESE ARTISTS!

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Will Kris Allen be the next Carrie Underwood or the next Taylor Hicks?

That question will be answered on November 17, as the American Idol champion releases his debut album.

No word yet on the title of the CD yet, but Allen has been collaborating with songwriters Lindy Robbins and Toby Gad on the disc. Expect it to be comprised of the same soulful rock singles that won him the competition in May.

The rumor mill has been buzzing with talk that Adam Lambert will release his first CD around the same time as his friend and rival.

We'll immediately report when everyone's favorite runner-up announces the date his album goes on sale.

Who will move more copies of his debut album?