Kris Allen Reveals Album Cover – “Thank You Camellia” Arrives May 22 (PHOTO)

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Kris Allen reveals the album cover and announces the release date for his new album, Thank You Camellia, the follow-up to his self-titled 2009 debut.

The new album features songs all co-written by Kris along with producers and songwriters Tim Pagnotta (former lead singer of Sugarcult and producer of Neon Trees’ “Animal”), Curt Schneider (Augustana, Five for Fighting), Nasri and Adam Messinger, (Chris Brown, Justin Bieber), Kevin Kadish (Jason Mraz, Rob Thomas) and Boots Ottestad (Andy Grammar, Robbie Williams).

Kris was, according to a statement being issued today by his label RCA,  “integrally involved in the production aspect of the recording process.”

Via the The Hollywood Reporter

Here’s the press release.  Kris is launching  a worldwide remix contest for his  single “The Vision of Love” today. Check out krisallenofficial.com/remix for more details.

AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 8 WINNER KRIS ALLEN TO RELEASE BRAND NEW ALBUM  THANK YOU CAMELLIA MAY 22ND ON 19 RECORDINGS/RCA RECORDS  ALBUM PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW ON KRISALLENOFFICIAL.COM,  “THE VISION OF LOVE” ON SALE NOW AT ALL DIGITAL PROVIDERS KRIS TO PERFORMAT “LIVE IN THE VINEYARD” FESTIVAL ON APRIL 13TH IN NAPA, CA

 (March 29, 2012 – New York, NY) American Idol Season 8 Winner Kris Allen announces today the release of his second album entitled THANK YOU CAMELLIA, the follow-up to his self-titled debut released in 2009 after winning the American Idol title. THANK YOU CAMELLIA will be available in both standard and deluxe editions.

Kris’ lead single from THANK YOU CAMELLIA entitled “The Vision of Love” was just released this week at iTunes and all digital providers on 19/RCA Records, and his album pre-order launches today at www.krisallenofficial.com.  Co-written by Kris Allen with Nasri and Adam Messinger and produced by Nasri and Messinger (Chris Brown/Justin Bieber), “The Vision of Love” showcases Kris’ talent as a singer and songwriter.  Kris’ hit single from his debut album “Live Like We’re Dying” peaked at #3 at Hot AC and went Top 10 at Pop. Early radio response has also been strong for his new single “The Vision Of Love” with it debuting this week as “Most Added” at Hot AC with early support from stations in Denver, Las Vegas, San Diego, Portland and many more.

Kris Allen co-wrote every song on THANK YOU CAMELLIA and has been integrally involved in the production aspect of the recording process, as well. He is currently in the studio working with top-notch producers and co-writers including Tim Pagnotta (former lead singer of Sugarcult and producer of “Animal” by the Neon Trees); Curt Schneider (Augustana, Five for Fighting); Nasri & Adam Messinger, (Chris Brown/Justin Bieber); Kevin Kadish (Jason Mraz, Rob Thomas); Boots Ottestad (Andy Grammar, Robbie Williams); among others.

Kris Allen will be performing new material from his forthcoming album at the “Live in the Vineyard” festival on April 13th at the Uptown Theater, in Napa, CA along with Jason Mraz, Mayer Hawthorne, Mat Kearney, and more.  In the meantime, check out a behind the scenes video featured on USA Today’s site of Kris’ recent show in LA at The Mint. Click here to watch.

Kris is also launching a worldwide remix contest for his current single “The Vision of Love” today.  Check out krisallenofficial.com/remix for more details.

 Since skyrocketing to stardom as the winner of the 2009 season of American Idol, Kris Allen has enjoyed five singles on the Billboard charts.  His self-titled debut album featured his hit single “Live Like We’re Dying” which has a combined digital sales of over 1.7 million.  Since the release of his album he has toured with Keith Urban, Maroon 5, Barenaked Ladies, Lifehouse as well as headlining his own club tour.

 http://www.krisallenofficial.com/ph

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  • Anonymous

    Lyndsey Parker gives Kris’s sinlge TVOL & his TYC album cover a shoutout during her idol recap this week.(9:31 mark) 

    http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/reality-rocks/american-idol-day-top-9-results-dish-222848040.html

  • Anonymous

    I think that the sellouts at Walmart.com have a lot more to do with how many copies of the cd Walmart was willing to commit to, and not a lot to do with heavy demand.

    Well, RCA promo was thrilled to tweet that the CD sold out and was #1 in pop in 24 hours, at Walmart. Yet you managed to say it was not due to popularity or demand. That seems rather extreme. I mean – sources?

    I don’t believe in exaggerating accomplishments but I don’t believe in minimizing them either. As a fan I enjoy celebrating them when they happen. Just sayin’.

  • Anonymous

    I don’t believe in exaggerating accomplishments but I don’t believe in minimizing them either. As a fan I enjoy celebrating them when they happen. Just sayin’.

    I agree.  Realistically, I’d say the sellouts are because Walmart’s expectations were low, but if I go all Eeyore about it and focus on the low initial expectations, I’ll miss out on the fun of seeing Kris exceed those expectations by a mile.

  • http://twitter.com/shoriagirl Shoriagirl

    Like the cover – sophisticated without being pretentious.

  • Anonymous

    I am delighted to report that I grabbed the last copy of TVOL at Walmarts.  My
    girlfriend made me go ask if they had any more, but the clerk said, “No, some
    guy just bought 3 of them and there aren’t any more in back.”  The remix sounds great! The cd was in an end-cap for new releases. All the top releases were there and there were just 2 empty slots, the ones for Kris!

  • Anonymous

    It does seem like the physical single is selling pretty well.  There were only 3 left at my Walmart when I got mine (and they were also in an end-cap split across two slots).  Plus, it’s sold out on walmart.com again.  I think that’s the 6th time it’s sold out now?

  • Anonymous

    I got my Online TVOL from WM today. And I finally found one in store last Wednesday. I will start preordering the variety of the album tomorrow. I was waiting till April because my credit card will give back 5%. Heh.

  • Anonymous

    So will Kris sing the line “and if your plane fell out of the sky, who would you call with your last goodbye” from LLWD in his concert on the airplane?? That could be awkward!

    I’m totally fine with the album cover now. It has grown on me and now I think it’s pretty cool. And I still love the title, but Kris, tell us (eventually) what it means! Mysteries are meant to be solved (like what did the buck t-shirt mean??)! lol

  • Tera2

    Kris looks attractive and good in his outfit like a model.  The dog is unexpected but cute and amusing.  The cover gives off a vibe of an Indie artist to me though, which he’s not.  But same pose of him alone without the dog and a different background is what I see for mainstream pop-rock singer’s cover like him.  Anyway, I like his first CD and will check out the next.

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