'American Idol' Champ Kris Allen Is The 'Real Deal,' Mat Kearney Says

'He had a really strong sensibility,' singer/songwriter says of collaborating with Allen for major-label debut.By Jim Cantiello Mat Kearney Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — Mat Kearney's songs have been featured everywhere from "Grey's Anatomy" to a Bruce Springsteen-helmed charity CD. The next place the singer/songwriter hopes to hear his work is the major-label debut of "American Idol" winner Kris Allen. Kearney teamed up with Kris in early August to write a top-secret tune and is very...

Read full article Share article