Podcast appearances and mentions of Kris Allen

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Another fun mix of 2000s hits! Artists include Pink, Daughtry, Nelly, Nelly Furtado, Pussycat Dolls, Michelle Branch, Bon Jovi, Kris Allen and more!

The long-awaited new season of American Idol was now underway, and as always, our family life began to revolve around watching the bi-weekly and sometimes tri-weekly episodes.  This particular season included a young singer from Conway, Arkansas, named Kris Allen.  Hannah spotted him in the first episode ... after all, he was from Arkansas, he was talented, and he was super cute!  Naturally, he became her instant favorite.  The next time the show aired, I said something about watching for the guy from Arkansas ... and Hannah said, "There's a guy from Arkansas?"  It was one of the most jarring indications yet that she was slipping away from us.  Every episode she was able to watch that season included the exciting discovery all over again that there was a guy from Arkansas in the competition, and he was really doing well.Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share our family's experiences as our teenage daughter Hannah battled glioblastoma brain cancer from February 2008 through February 2009.  My desire is to process through the events of those twelve months with the perspective that 16 years has brought … and point listeners to hope in Jesus along the way.I would love to hear your thoughts on the show. Click here to send me a message!** IMPORTANT** - All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry. We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting! Click HERE to visit our website and learn about our free While We're Waiting Weekends for bereaved parentsClick HERE to learn more about our network of While We're Waiting support groups all across the country. Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channelClick HERE to follow our public Facebook pageClick HERE to follow us on Instagram Click HERE to follow us on Twitter Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation to the While We're Waiting ministryContact Jill by email at: jill@whilewerewaiting.org

11/21/24: Dan Crowley, Ex Ed, Daily Hampshire Gazette & Gfld Recorder: big stories & your voice in the paper & on-line. Michael McSherry, Sr. Pastor, Edwards Church: politics & Jesus. Carol Rose, Ex Dir ACLU of Mass: time to fight back – we can. “All that Jazz” with Jon Anz & saxophonist Kris Allen – live in studio – Wow!

11/21/24: Dan Crowley, Ex Ed, Daily Hampshire Gazette & Gfld Recorder: big stories & your voice in the paper & on-line. Michael McSherry, Sr. Pastor, Edwards Church: politics & Jesus. Carol Rose, Ex Dir ACLU of Mass: time to fight back – we can. “All that Jazz” with Jon Anz & saxophonist Kris Allen – live in studio – Wow!

11/21/24: Dan Crowley, Ex Ed, Daily Hampshire Gazette & Gfld Recorder: big stories & your voice in the paper & on-line. Michael McSherry, Sr. Pastor, Edwards Church: politics & Jesus. Carol Rose, Ex Dir ACLU of Mass: time to fight back – we can. “All that Jazz” with Jon Anz & saxophonist Kris Allen – live in studio – Wow!

11/21/24: Dan Crowley, Ex Ed, Daily Hampshire Gazette & Gfld Recorder: big stories & your voice in the paper & on-line. Michael McSherry, Sr. Pastor, Edwards Church: politics & Jesus. Carol Rose, Ex Dir ACLU of Mass: time to fight back – we can. “All that Jazz” with Jon Anz & saxophonist Kris Allen – live in studio – Wow!

Walker Burroughs is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and piano player based in Nashville Tennessee. Best known as a top 8 finalist on American Idol, he toured nationally as the keyboard player in Bobby Bones' band, and is presently playing shows with fellow Idol alum, season 8 winner Kris Allen. Walker is currently sponsored by Yomega Yo-Yos. Get full access to The Morse Code at korby.substack.com/subscribe

Yvette talks with Arkansas-born musician Kris Allen who in 2019 celebrated the 10th anniversary of his American Idol win by releasing “10,” an album of reimagined acoustic versions of some of his most beloved songs. In 2024, his album, “Pole Vaulter”, featured the imaginative songwriting and stunning vocals that put Kris on the map. Kris shares with Yvette some of the inspirations for his most introspective work.

Tamra and Dan interview the winner of American Idol Season 8... Kris Allen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kris Allen, the humble singer-songwriter from Arkansas, skyrocketed to fame after winning the eighth season of American Idol in 2009. Since then, he has crafted a career defined by authenticity, musical exploration, and personal growth.  Now, with a new album, Pole Vaulter, on the horizon and a show at Mill Valley's Sweetwater Music Hall just around the corner, Kris sat down with Backstage Sonoma's Steve Roby to discuss his journey, influences, and the creative process behind his latest project. Discovering His Sound: A Melting Pot of Influences Kris Allen's musical influences are as diverse as they are deep-rooted. “My parents were listening to a lot of The Eagles and Journey records,” Kris reminisces. “And then also nineties country was a deal... My first show was Reba McEntire, and my dad was obsessed with Garth Brooks.” Growing up in a household that cherished various genres meant that Kris had a broad musical palette from an early age. As he ventured into his musical discoveries, Kris found himself drawn to the grooves of R&B and the power of early hip-hop. “When I first started finding my own music, it was artists like Michael Jackson, or  Boyz II Men, that sort of thing,” he shares.  This eclectic mix of influences—from country and classic rock to R&B and even early hip-hop—has been a defining factor in the evolution of Kris's sound. Read more: https://www.backstagesonoma.com/

This time we felt like exploring the interplay of basketball and jazz, focusing in particular on a great jazz advocate like Kareem Abdul Jabbar [pictured], on the soundtrack of the HBO series "The Winning Time", on an oneiric game played with a basketball fish, and on Stanley Clarke's tribute to this sport, to which he devoted as many hours as he did to the study of the bass, while growing up in Philly. The playlist features Nicholas Britell, Robert Glasper; Jeff Beal; Poncho Sanchez, Tito Puente; Steve Lacy, Don Cherry; Freddie Hubbard; Kris Allen; The Jazz Passengers; and Stanley Clarke. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/19064879/Mondo-Jazz (up to "Basketball") Happy listening!

Senie Hunt, a self-taught singer-songwriter and percussive guitarist, adopted from Sierra Leone to the United States. He brought his profound love for West African rhythms and percussion to his new home. Having endured the hardships of Sierra Leone's Diamond wars during his early childhood, Senie sought solace in the enchanting beats of the djembe drum, allowing him to creatively process his traumas.Upon arriving in America, Senie's father introduced him to the guitar, igniting a wave of experimentation where he skillfully merged traditional guitar styles with a captivating percussive groove, a testament to his West African heritage. Drawing inspiration from esteemed musicians like Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, The Allman Brothers, as well as later influences such as Michael Hedges, Tommy Emmanuel, and Andy McKee.With a mesmerizing approach and unique style, Senie captivates audiences with his live looping, crafting performances that are a captivating blend of eclecticism, power, and artistic finesse.Recognized for his mastery of the guitar, Senie was honored with the Innovators award at the GSM Music Awards. Additionally, his remarkable talent earned him nominations for Best Male Performer of the Year in 2021 and the Rising Star award in 2022 at the esteemed New England Music Awards. His career highlights includes being the opening act for renowned artists such as Richard Thompson, The Levin Brothers, Brooks Young, Daby Touré, Kris Allen, Robert Randolph, The Wailers, and Recycled Percussions.https://www.facebook.com/seniehuntmusic/https://www.instagram.com/seniehuntmusic/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvO9LRVRoFtzUYFop6HQUwHost - Trey MitchellIG - treymitchellphotographyIG - feeding_the_senses_unsensoredFB - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074368084848Sponsorship Information  -  ftsunashville@gmail.comTheme Song - The Wanshttps://www.thewansmusic.com/https://www.facebook.com/thewansmusic/https://www.instagram.com/thewans/?hl=en

You may have wondered, rightfully so, why The Action Catalyst doesn't have it's own upbeat 80s ballad yet. Well, wonder no more...T.A.C. is the place to be, Ignite inspiration, spark creativity, Top leaders bulldoze through complacency. Produced by Southwestern Family of Companies.With Adam Outland, and host supreme in Stephanie Maas, yeah she's a boss. With the biggest guests, yeah we've got 'em all, let's hear a role call!Chip Gaines, Adam Grant, Kris Allen, Stephen Covey, Cal Newport, Dean Koontz, Dave Ramsey, Stedman Graham, governors, senators, Olympians, and more,Creating impact is what they're here for.In and out in 30 minutes or less, it's no wonder we've been named as the best. Subscribe and listen anywhere that you like, Always growing, there's no end in sight.T.A.C. is the place to be!

Please Welcome our Special Guest's Karen Pedroza and Kris Allen

Please Welcome our Special Guest's Karen Pedroza and Kris Allen

Dans ‘Like a boat', Ben Lanz joue avec les genres de musique, passant les sons de son trombone et d'autres instruments par un synthétiseur modulaire pour créer un monde sonore qui est loin des notes d'origine. [En anglais] La pièce est sur le programme d'Infuse, que présente le monde sonique de Ben Lanz et Kris Allen le mardi 23 janvier 2024 à 21h à La Fine Gueule, 21, rue du docteur Leray 75013 Paris. Concert : www.facebook.com/events/3788957231363330 Ben Lanz : www.benjaminlanz.com Kris Allen : www.soundslikekrisallen.com (Réalisation et montage : Sarah Elzas)

Ballard is the name of the new album credited to LANZ & Kris Allen. Lanz is Benjamin Lanz, the trombonist and composer who plays with The National and Beirut and numerous other bands. Kris Allen is a sax player, bandleader and educator. But when you put them together, it's like Brian Eno and Sun Ra went to a My Bloody Valentine show, through perhaps a krautrock or post-rock filter. The result is a trippy batch of instrumentals built from highly processed electroacoustic sounds, sometimes maddeningly catchy and other times ambient and cool. LANZ & Kris Allen play some of this music, in-studio. Ballard by LANZ & Kris Allen

On this week's My Turning Point Haley Reinhart and Kris Allen join Steve Baltin for a conversation about their new collaboration, a cover of the LSD song 'Thunderclouds,' as well as their shared sensibilities, their friendship and being the "rebels" of 'American Idol.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unexpected returns, B-sides that sound as good as the A-sides, tributes to rock and folk heroes, Impulse! signing another key band of today's scene, Colorfield Records establishing itself even more as the label to follow... this and more on this week's edition of Mondo Jazz! Greg Joseph; Daniel Villareal; Anthony Wilson; Irreversible Entanglements; Darcy James Argue; Joni Mitchell; Vicente Archer, Gerald Clayton, Bill Stewart; Kris Allen. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/17756229/Mondo-Jazz (up to "Blood Count"). Photo Credit: Nina Westervelt. Happy listening!

The show OPEN... gyms... Oliver Anthony... Taylor Swift... and Kris Allen!

Kris Allen, singer/songwriter and the winner of American Idol Season 8, shares how every round of the show came as a genuine surprise to him, and the relief of winning, not because of the victory, but because it was finally over.Hear Kris's full interview in Episode 213 of The Action Catalyst.

Hi Friends,Today we are talking about one of the core parts to living an organized life…Calendars.Joining me today is the creator and founder of Artful Agenda, Katy Allen. Katy is wife to American Idol champion Kris Allen and a mom of 3 kiddos. After a life-long love affair with paper planners, Katy was looking for a solution to blend the convenience of a digital planner with the customization and style of a paper planner. I invited Katy on the show to share what makes Artful Agenda different from other traditional calendars like Google Cal or iCal.During our conversation we talked about:Her inspiration for Artful AgendaTime Blocking & PrioritiesBeing diagnosed with ADHD as an adult How she designed the app to help her (and others) be more productive Since recording our interview, I personally downloaded Artful Agenda on my laptop and iphone and have been using it everyday. I absolutely love how it seamlessly integrates with my existing calendars, and has the added functionality of allowing me to create my “top 3” priority list on the same screen. I've also had fun playing around with the different backgrounds, colors & fonts to make it more personalized.***If you are interested in trying Artful Agenda out for yourself Katy is offering a special promo code exclusive to TOL listeners. Visit artfulagenda.com and enter promo code TOL23 at checkout to receive 20% off!XOXO-LaurieP.S. Make sure to check out the links below for everything we talked about in this episode.CONNECT WITH KATYWEBSITE INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/artfulagenda/KATY'S RECOMMENDATIONS Procrastinate on Purpose ADHD for Smartass Women PodcastMake sure to check out our 2022 Reading List on Goodreads which has all of the book recommendations from previous guests!

Born out of a life-long love affair with paper planners, Artful Agenda was founded in 2018 by Katy Allen, a mother, wife to America Idol champion Kris Allen, and creative entrepreneur, as a solution to family scheduling conflicts. Gone are the days of keeping up with both a paper planner and a digital calendar. Artful Agenda gives you flexibility that you cannot find with paper planners without sacrificing style. You can make calendar changes without needing whiteout, change your planner's aesthetic as often as you would like, get push notification reminders, set repeating tasks, and rollover incomplete tasks with the simple push of a button.Artful Agenda is a smart and stylish digital calendar inspired by popular paper planners but created with the digital functionality to be accessed anywhere you are. Artful Agenda is the only aesthetically focused digital calendar on the market that is compatible with Google, iCloud, and Outlook. Artful Agenda is available as a web app for desktop or through the Apple App Store and Android Google Play Store. In this week's episode with Katy, we discuss:How Katy's naiveté became her biggest strength when having the idea to move forward with building her appHow to build a large and engaged online communityHow to leverage closed Facebook groupsBuilding a brand and App from scratchHow to leverage connections to grow your business and new ventureWhy listening to your customers and what they want from you is SO importantKaty's number one tip for being a successful entrepreneurLife as a 'Mompreneur' and how Katy navigates being a busy mother of 3 young children and wife of a successful touring musicianKaty's second app creation venture, and how she navigates going into business with a friendLearn more about #ArtfulAgenda and try the app FREE for two weeks here:https://artfulagenda.comFollow Katy on Instagram HEREFollow Artful Agenda on Instagram HEREAbout Renaissance Marketing Group: Renaissance Marketing Group is a full-service social media marketing agency based in Nashville. The Renaissance team is made up of a talented group of passionate creatives and marketers, committed to the success of their clients and passionate about helping business owners succeed. Founded in December 2014, the female-founded company delivers proven social media marketing results. Their services include social media management, content creation, paid digital advertising, email and SMS Text marketing, influencer marketing, graphic design, branding, professional photography and videography, TikTok and Reels creation, digital marketing strategy, podcast production, and more. Renaissance is committed to influencing optimal revenue and online growth, while exceeding their client's expectations. In 2021, Renaissance announced the launch of their nonprofit, The Mona Lisa Foundation. The Mona Lisa Foundation was created from a love and passion for supporting women on their entrepreneurial journeys and focuses on offering mentorship, marketing, and business education, grant money, and community to Nashville-based female business owners. Learn more: www.renaissancemarketinggroup.com Join Us For The Renaissance Women's Summit on February 25th in Nashville.Get Tickets: www.renaissancewomenssummit.com

American Idol winner Kris Allen joins the show! We discuss Switchfoot's influence and memories, song-writing, other stories, and also dive into the song "Sing it out." https://www.krisallenofficial.com/ Check out Tyler's book: "Searching for Seven- The journey of seeking God seven days a week." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dailyjonforeman/support

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with musician Kris Allen, who beat Adam Lambert in Season 8 of "American Idol" and performs tonight at The Hamilton in Washington D.C. They spoke in 2017 when Allen brought his Christmas tour to the Miracle Theatre on Barracks Row in D.C. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Today on the Podcast we sat down with Kris Allen. A singer, songwriter, American Idol champion, father, husband, and all around good dude. We spoke about life after reality TV, his start in music, fatherhood, and what it's like to be so handsome. I also confront him on whether he loves me.

Tiana's Bayou Adventure to Replace Splash Mountain by Late 2024Tiana's Bayou Adventure is coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Walt Disney Imagineers have been spending a lot of time in Louisiana conducting research to ensure Tiana's Bayou Adventure preserves the heart and soul of Tiana's story.  Tiana's Bayou Adventure has been described as a love letter to New Orleans. The ride will take you on a musical adventure picking up where the film left off.  We will see Princess Tiana, Naveen and the jazz-loving alligator Louis on an adventure through the bayou as they prepare to host a one-of-a-kind Mardi Gras celebration where everyone is welcome. The ride will travel through the bayou to original music inspired by songs from the movie as they're brought into the next chapter of Tiana's story. --More Benefits for Guests of Disneyland Resort HotelsNew summer pool parties will take place for 30 minutes daily at all three Disneyland Resort Hotels from July 1 – Aug. 31, 2022. The Disney poolside squad will be on deck to lead games like the water sponge relay and a fun floaty toss, and play high-energy music for dancing the Pluto doggie paddle! Disney characters will stop by the pool to join in the fun. Early Entry: Starting August 8, 2022, Disneyland Resort Hotel Guests will be able to enjoy Early Entry for 30 minutes prior to each park's opening to enjoy select attractions, dining and shopping. Dining Delivery: Select restaurants in Downtown Disney provide meal delivery services. Scan the QR code right from your in-room TV to access the links to those restaurants' delivery webpages to place an order that can be delivered right to a Disneyland Resort Hotel lobby. Package Delivery: Starting August 8, 2022 you can have your park purchases delivered to your Disneyland Resort Hotel the next day.  Preferred Dine Access will offer Disneyland Resort Hotel Guests the opportunity to have preferred access to a limited number of reservations at select hotel table service restaurants during the dates of their hotel stay. More details coming soon.  --Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique returns August 25Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will welcome young guests starting August 25 at both Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort.You can start making reservations in early August only in the My Disney Experience app and Disneyland App, or at DisneyWorld.com and Disneyland.com. Valid admission and park reservations are required for entry into Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland park.--Disney's Magnolia Golf Course Undergoing Most Extensive Redesign EverAs part of a long-running collaboration with Arnold Palmer Golf Management, Disney is currently redesigning part of the Magnolia course. There will be four holes – No. 14, No. 15, No. 16 and No. 17 – that will be reimagined with innovative layouts and landscaping.Also, the course's 18 greens will be upgraded to create even more pristine putting surfaces. Plus, holes No. 16 and No. 17 will be connected by a new, wooden cart bridge through the forest and several fairway and greenside bunkers are being installed along with more challenging tee boxes.The new-look Magnolia course will debut later this year.--Foodie Guide to Disney Springs Flavors of FloridaFlavors of Florida at Disney Springs is under way and runs from July 5 through August 14. Over 30 restaurants and shops at Disney Springs are celebrating fresh flavors from the Sunshine State. These locations are serving up a slice of summer with refreshing beverages and delicious dishes, all inspired by Florida. Amorette's Patisserie Blood Orange Éclair – Éclair filled with triple blood orange mousse, topped with tangy citrus jam and candied blood orange. Blue Citrus Sauvignon Blanc Slushie – Matua sauvignon blanc, Blue Curaçao syrup and lemonade. Served in a Flavors of Florida Corkcicle. The BOATHOUSECoconut Panna Cotta – Coconut panna cotta, layered with mango gelée and topped with tropical fresh fruit, shredded coconut and a crispy coconut shortbread cookie.Chef's Art Smith's Homecomin' Southern Fried Hand Pies – A pair of fried pastries filled with moonshine-glazed strawberry compote and served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Blood Orange Margarita – Dobel Diamanté tequila with fresh-squeezed lime juice and blood orange purée, garnished with a fresh Florida orange Chicken Guy!Florida Sunshine Shake – Hand-spun, vanilla, soft serve ice cream and fresh Florida orange juice, topped with whipped cream and garnished with an orange wheel. (Not available for online orders.)City Works Eatery & Pour House Smokehouse Cuban – Hardwood-smoked pulled pork shoulder, ham, shaved hot link, smoked provolone, Robonaut Red mustard and spicy bread & butter pickles, on a Cuban roll.Coca-Cola Rooftop Beverage BarSunshine Orange Chill – St. Augustine vodka, orange juice, topped with Sprite and served in a souvenir Coca-Cola glass.D-Luxe Burger  Lime Garage Burger – Deluxe patty, topped with pepper jack cheese, pork belly and fried green tomato, served with an avocado, lime and jalapeno spread. Orange Garage Burger – Deluxe patty, topped with pepper jack cheese, pork belly, lettuce, served with an orange and onion marmalade. Orange Bird Milkshake – Artisanal shake made with vanilla gelato and orange, topped with sprinkles. Dockside MargaritasStrawberry Basil Margarita – Herradura reposado tequila and lime juice, with strawberry purée and garnished with shredded basil leaves.Erin McKenna's Bakery NYCOrange Blossom Cupcake – Moist vanilla cupcake, piped with orange-flavored frosting, topped with orange zest and a flower garnish. (Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.)Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Citrus Dream Donut – Orange glazed donut with white buttercream, drizzled with orange icing and topped with an orange gummy and fresh mint leaf. Orange Lemonade with Sweet Cream Foam – Limited-edition summer treat, made with fresh-squeezed orange lemonade and topped with sweet cream foam. Frontera CocinaShrimp Ajillo Tostada – Tostada topped with roasted garlic-guajillo Florida pink shrimp, avocado, jicama, local heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, orange and a citrus-soy vinaigrette.Gideon's BakehouseOrange Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie – An almost-half-pound vanilla bean cookie infused with orange essence and mixed with dark chocolate, covered in pecan pralines and candied orange peel.The GanacheryStrawberry Shortcake Chocolate Treats – Strawberry chocolate, white crisp pearls, speculoos cookie crumbles and strawberry crispies.House of Blues Restaurant & Bar Voodoo Shrimp – Sautéed Florida Gulf Shrimp in an Abita Amber beer reduction sauce, served over jalapeño-cheese cornbread. Green Gator – Siesta Key Toasted Coconut Rum mixed with melon liqueur, simple syrup and pineapple juice. Local Green Orlando Food TruckKingston Mango Pineapple Lemonade – Tropical flavors of mango and pineapple with refreshing lemonade.Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar  Florida Gulf Shrimp Tacos – Jerk-spiced shrimp served in a grilled corn tortilla with watermelon pico de gallo and topped with sliced jalapeno. Jock's Citrus Old Fashioned – A cocktail classic with a Florida summer twist. Florida Mule – Florida cane vodka, ginger beer, orange juice and simple syrup. Served in a Flavors of Florida Corkcicle. M&M'S Store M&M'S White Chocolate Key Lime Pie Candy – Brightly colored, white chocolate candies, available by the half-pound and pound from the color wall.Outdoor Vending Blood Orange Gin & Tonic – St. Augustine Gin, Tipplers orange liqueur, blood orange Monin and tonic water, garnished with an orange wedge.Paddlefish Key Lime Pie – A rich but tart key lime filling and airy toasted meringue.The Polite Pig  Cuban Sandwich – Classic Florida sandwich made with crusty bread and piled high with sliced ham, roasted pork, cheese and dill pickles, spread with a tangy sauce. Key Lime Mojito – Rum cocktail, mixed with fresh-squeezed lime juice and club soda, garnished with fresh mint sprigs and lime. Rainforest Cafe Key Lime Ceviche Tostada – Shrimp, scallop and mango ceviche, avocado mousse and cilantro-cabbage slaw with citrus vinaigrette, accompanied by cilantro lime rice and Cuban black beans. Sailfish Brewing Sunrise City IPA – West coast-style IPA brewed with Columbus, Amarillo and Mosaic hops, featuring a smooth finish and notes of bitter citrus. Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant Home Grown Strip Steak – A 12oz cut, grass-fed and locally raised at Florida's Adena Farms, served with béarnaise sauce, Cipollini onions, sautéed wild mushrooms and Raglan's twice-cooked millionaire homemade chips.Salt & Straw Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper ice creamSplitsville Luxury Lanes Grilled Key West Pink Shrimp Salad – Grilled shrimp served over a spring mix with strawberries, oranges, cucumbers, tomato, parsley, onions and feta tossed in strawberry vinaigrette. Spiked Guava Lemonade – Guava puree and fresh-squeezed lemon juice with St. Augustine vodka, topped with a splash of soda water. Swirls on the Water  Orange Bird DOLE Whip – Soft-serve DOLE Whip Orange topped with sprinkles and an Orange Bird garnish. Watermelon DOLE Whip – DOLE Whip Watermelon piled high on a slice of fresh watermelon. Limited quantities available daily, while supplies last. Terralina Crafted ItalianItalian Sangria – Special blend of cabernet sauvignon, brandy, peach and lemon, garnished with Florida orange slices and served by the glass or in a pitcher for four.T-REX Blackened Shrimp Salad – Salad greens dressed with Florida orange blossom honey and Key lime vinaigrette topped with blackened shrimp, seasonal berries and goat cheese croutons. Oyster City Mangrove Pale Ale – Classic pale ale with a malty body and mild hops, fermented in mangos to add a tropical, fruit-forward flavor. Vivoli il Gelato  Pineapple and Coconut Shake – A rich and creamy shake made with pineapple and coconut sorbetto, topped with a mini pineapple and coconut layer cake. Orange Blossom Gelato – Frozen Italian treat made with orange blossom pilsner beer and Savannah Bee orange blossom honey, served in a cup or waffle cone. Key Lime Cannoli – A delicate pastry shell filled with sweet cream made of ricotta and key limes. Wine Bar George Frozen Old Fashioned – DOLE Whip Orange blended with Hooten Young American whiskey and aromatic and orange bitters. (Purchase a Wine Bar George limited edition Corkcicle and enjoy a complimentary frozen drink.)Guests can pick up a Flavors of Florida event guide upon arrival at the Disney Springs Welcome Center or any participating location.--The Official Complete Lineup for 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series at EPCOTThis year, Disney Live Entertainment continues to bring new flavors into the mix, giving even more guests a chance to savor the music they love. Fresh acts will take the America Gardens Theatre stage, including local bands Tuesday-Thursday, alongside many of your favorite artists. With genres spanning Rock, Latin, Rap, Pop, Country and more. July 14-15 – Baha Men July 16-18 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy July 22-23 – Tonic (NEW) July 24-25 – Jeremy Camp (NEW) July 29-30 – Taylor Dayne July 31-Aug. 1 – Tiffany Aug. 5-8 – Joey Fatone & Friends Aug. 12-13 – The Devon Allman Project Aug. 14-15 – Christopher Cross Aug. 19-20 – Journey former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri Aug. 21-22 – Air Supply Aug. 26-27 – Blanco Brown (NEW) Aug. 28-29 – 98° Sept. 2-3 – Southern Avenue Sept. 4-5 – Kris Allen & David Cook Sept. 9-10 – Hoobastank (NEW) Sept. 11-12 – Jimmie Allen Sept. 16-17 – Los Amigos Invisibles (NEW) Sept. 18-19 – American Authors Sept. 23-24 – BBMAK Sept. 25-26 – Postmodern Jukebox Sept. 30-Oct. 1 – Stokley (NEW) Oct. 2-3 – Sheila E. Oct. 7-8 – Mark Wills Oct. 9-10 – 38 Special Oct. 14-15 – Robert Randolph Band (NEW) Oct. 16-17 – Newsboys (NEW) Oct. 21-22 – Ray Parker Jr. (NEW) Oct. 23-24 – Billy Ocean Oct. 28-31 – Hanson Nov. 4-7 – Boyz II Men Nov. 11-12 – Kenny G Nov. 13-14 – Sugar Ray Guests can secure a spot at the show by reserving an Eat to the Beat Dining Package available Friday-Monday. Find out more by visiting TasteEPCOT.com.Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. 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Join Shannon, Pete, and Sue for this week's update. Harmony Shop, Genie+ changes, Eat to the Beat concerts, direct sales for April 2022, and a new DVC retail store on I-Drive in Orlando. Episode 78 Season 7 of the My DVC Points Podcast was brought to you by: DVC Resale Market - Industry Leader in DVC Resales DVC Rental Store - DVC Point Rentals Monera Financial - Exclusively Financing DVC Contracts Patreon supporters in the My DVC Points VIP Producer Club. Story #1 Harmony Barber Shop Reopening Harmony Barber Shop will reopen on July 31 for the world's most magical haircut. A limited number of reservations for this timeless experience will be bookable in the My Disney Experience app beginning June 28. Walk-in appointments will be accepted based on availability. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique was confirmed to be reopening later this year at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, but no specific dates have been provided. Source: Disney Parks Blog Story #2 Genie+ Changes at Walt Disney World In an announcement that Walt Disney World Resort will open bookings for theme park tickets, Disney Resort hotel stays and packages for visits in 2023 on June 8, a change to Genie+ was also mentioned. Starting June 8, Disney Genie+ will only be offered for purchase through the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit. Previously, Disney offered the option to purchase this service pre-arrival as a ticket add-on. This means that moving forward, whether you have an Annual Pass, multi- or single-day ticket, you may only purchase Disney Genie+ service on the day of your visit via the app, one day at a time, subject to availability. Disney hopes this adjustment will help manage the strong demand guests have shown for Disney Genie+. Disney stated, on average, guests who purchase Disney Genie+ service will continue to enter 2-3 attractions or experiences each day using the Lightning Lane entrance when the first selection is made early in the day. Any tickets already purchased that include Disney Genie+ service for dates later in 2022 will still be honored. Note this update is also only happening at Walt Disney World Resort and will not affect guests at Disneyland Resort. Disney also confirmed the early theme park entry benefit for Disney Resort hotel guests will continue beyond the 50th Anniversary for visits throughout all of 2023! This benefit gives Disney Resort guests an opportunity to enter ANY of the 4 Walt Disney World Resort theme parks to enjoy select attractions, shops, and dining EVERY day (valid admission, park reservation, and Resort ID required). Source: Disney Parks Blog Story #3: 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Announced Disney announced 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare coming to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE starting this July. Internationally recognized artists, as well as local bands, will perform on the America Gardens Theatre stage including favorites like Baha Men, Tiffany, and Air Supply, and new acts like Hoobastank, Los Amigos Invisibles, and Stokley. July 14-15 – Baha MenJuly 16-18 – Big Bad Voodoo DaddyJuly 29-30 – Taylor DayneJuly 31-Aug. 1 – TiffanyAug. 5-8 – Joey Fatone & FriendsAug. 12-13 – The Devon Allman ProjectAug. 14-15 – Christopher CrossAug. 19-20 – Journey former Lead Vocalist Steve AugeriAug. 21-22 – Air SupplySept. 2-3 – Southern AvenueSept. 4-5 – Kris Allen & David CookSept. 9-10 – Hoobastank (NEW)Sept. 16-17 – Los Amigos Invisibles (NEW)Sept. 23-24 – BBMakSept. 30-Oct. 1 – Stokley (NEW)Oct. 2-3 – Sheila E.Oct. 7-8 – Mark WillsOct. 9-10 – 38 SpecialOct. 23-24 – Billy OceanOct. 28-31 – HansonNov. 4-7 – Boyz II Men Eat to the Beat Dining Packages will be offered Friday through Monday. Reservations open on May 24th. Source: Disney Parks Blog Story #4 Direct Sales break 300,000 points in April 2022 Lead: Peter For only the second time in the 12 years DVCNews has tracked direct sales, more than 300,000 Disney Vacation Club points were sold in a single month. Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa continued to dominate however Disney's Riviera Resort tallied its highest monthly sales numbers in more than two years. 310,866 DVC points were sold in April 2022 for the 11 resorts at Walt Disney World. The last time DVC sales topped the 300,000-point mark was in July 2013 when 364,416 points were sold. Coincidentally, July 2013 was also the second month of sales for the original Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Grand Floridian accounted for 57.2% of April's sales, while Disney's Riviera Resort represented 30.0% of total sales. Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort — In its second month since resuming sales, 177,819 points were sold for Grand Floridian. It was the largest number of points sold for a single resort in a single month since Disney's Riviera Resort sold 181,289 points in January 2020. Disney has now sold 293,818 points, or 16.5% of the 1,779,822 points that have been assigned to the 202 Resort Studios located in the Big Pine Key building. Disney has declared exactly half of the 202 Resort Studios for the DVC inventory. This means that 101 resort studios can be booked using DVC points on any given Use Day. Disney's Riviera Resort — In April 2022, 93,218 points were sold for Riviera, the largest single-month sales since 153,416 points were sold in March 2020 at the cusp of the COVID-19 pandemic. Disney has sold 2,874,658 points, or 42.7%, of Riviera's 6.7 million points. The resort has averaged 78,190 points in monthly sales, which includes several months in 2020 when sales for all DVC resorts were severely impacted by the COVID pandemic. On April 15, 2022, Disney declared additional vacation homes for the DVC inventory at Riviera. 180 of Riviera's 341 vacation homes are now available for DVC members to book using points. The declared inventory accounts for about 3,605,940 points or 53.5% of the resort's total points. Source: DVCNews.com Story #5 DVC Virtual Discovery Station Coming To International Drive Later this month, Disney plans to open a new retail location on the I-4 / International Drive corridor which will feature a remote Disney Vacation Club sales center. The new Walt Disney World Store will feature Disney merchandise, theme park ticket sales, and a new Disney Vacation Club Virtual Discovery Station. With floor-to-ceiling screens, The Disney Vacation Club Virtual Discovery Station can transport guests to our theme parks, resorts, and cruise destinations around the world via first-person virtual tours, photo galleries, and videos. The location will also feature a dramatic ribbon-like display board that wraps around the parking garage in Hollywood Plaza. The display will be used to showcase Disney characters, theme park attractions, and more. The retail location is scheduled to open on May 31, 2022. Source: DVCnews.com Story #6 Showtime and Pricing Announced for Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Join the Pioneer Hall Players for 2 hours of rousing Wild West dancing, singing and zany comedy at Pioneer Hall in Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. In between skits and song standards, chow down on all-you-care-to-enjoy fried chicken and smoked BBQ pork ribs, as well as a tossed green salad, cowboy beans, fresh-baked cornbread, macaroni-and-cheese and creamy coleslaw. And be sure to save room for the grand finale… strawberry shortcake! The doors open at 4:00 PM, 6:15 PM or 8:30 PM. Seating will begin immediately at these times; the show begins 20 minutes later. Choose from 3 different seating categories. Prices include tax and gratuity. Ages 10 and older Ages 3 to 9 Category 1 $74 $44 Category 2 $69 $40 Category 3 $66 $39 Source: Walt Disney World website My DVC Points is an awesome community of DVC members. Our positive, respectful, and authentic conversations about Disney Vacation Club are designed to help people make informed and educated decisions about what's best for their families. Please join us to continue the conversations on our Facebook Group, Discord Server, and YouTube channel. It takes an awesome community of DVC members to produce our content. We're always recruiting people to help research, produce, edit, or join our shows to share their stories. Thus far, we've had over 225 DVC members on our shows. If our content has been a blessing to your family, please consider supporting our show through our VIP Producer's Club at Patreon.com and join us for the Patreon After-Party from our live shows. Facebook admins and moderators of the My DVC Points Community Group: Sandy Symianick, Gina Grotsky, Shannon Ford, Caleb Allison, and Mary Anne Tracy. "Take Flight" music by Martinrowberry1 on Pond5.

This week we have the first American Idol champion to take a trip to Dadville. If all you know about Kris Allen is that he won American Idol, then wait until you hear this episode. Kris walks us through his insane audition process for American Idol, getting used to sudden and extreme fame, and why he still plays viola. Thanks to our sponsors! StoryWorth – Save 10% on your first purchase when you go to storyworth.com/dadville Pair Eyewear – Head to paireyeware.com/dadville for 15% off your first purchase Methodical Coffee – Visit methodicalcoffee.com/dadville to get 10% off your first order MeUndies – Get 15% off your first order and 100% satisfaction guaranteed by going to meundies.com/dadville

Alyssa Bernal has over half a million subscribers on YouTube, she was signed to Star Trak/Interscope by Pharrell Williams, and she's toured with Tyler Ward, Kris Allen, and Lifehouse. Alyssa is a YouTube pioneer and we're talking all about how she went from YouTuber to signed artist, what happened after her first album came out, and how we're hella old. Listen to Alyssa's latest single “Taken,” available on all streaming platforms! Taken on Spotify Taken on Apple Music Join Can I Bother You's Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/canibotheryou Drink water! DEVICO 32oz Water Bottle with Time Marker - https://amzn.to/3LixG6I Keep up with Alyssa! Instagram: @bernalyssa TikTok: @bernalyssa Twitter: @alyssabernal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/alyssabernal Bother Can I Bother You: @canibotheryou Instagram Twitter Facebook Bother AJ: @ajreyesf13 YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Thanks for listening! DISCLAIMER: Some of the links included here might be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting Can I Bother You! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/canibotheryou/message

Newest Disney Disney Food and Treats Hitting Walt Disney World this SummerMagic Kingdom ParkTony's Town Square Restaurant:  New appetizers - Tony's Garlic Bread or the Toy Box Tomato Salad.  New entrées - Oven-roasted Shrimp Scampi, Butcher's Steak, Orecchiette with Spicy Italian Sausage, and Penne with Chicken al Forno.  New desserts - Tiramisù Cannoli, Italian Strawberry Shortcake, Tony's Spumoni Tart, or Mandarincello CustardEPCOTSunshine Seasons has new pizza rolls! Two versions: Cheese Pizza Roll and Pepperoni Pizza Roll.Disney Springs Marketplace Snacks has new Mickey and Friends Mickey-Shaped Bubble Waffle Sundaes.  Mickey Waffle Sundae featuring vanilla soft-serve, hot fudge, cookie crumbles, and white chocolate crisp pearls.  Minnie Waffle Sundae with vanilla soft-serve, strawberry topping, sliced strawberries, and white chocolate crisp pearls. Donald's Waffle Sundae made with vanilla soft-serve, lemon curd, and blueberries.  Goofy's Peanut Waffle Sundae has vanilla and chocolate soft-serve with hot fudge, peanuts, sliced bananas, sliced strawberries, M&M's Minis, and a cherry on top. Pluto's Waffle Sundae has chocolate soft-serve, chocolate-covered pretzels, peanut butter sauce, and milk chocolate crisp pearls.  Disney Resort HotelsPlant-based Mickey-shaped Frittata featuring tomato, spinach, onions, and “mozzarella” served with potatoes and mixed fruit.The IMPOSSIBLE Burger serves up an IMPOSSIBLE patty topped with Carolina-style barbecued jackfruit, pickled slaw, and “cheddar” served with french fries. These two items available through June 7 at the Intermission Food Court at Disney's All-Star Music Resort, World Premiere Food Court at Disney's All-Star Movies Resort, End Zone Food Court at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort, Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney's Pop Century Resort, Landscape of Flavors at Disney's Art of Animation Resort, Centertown Market at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter.Disney's Grand Floridian Resort has the return of fan favorites to Grand Floridian Cafe. The Reuben is back for brunch, accompanied by coleslaw and steak fries. Chicken and Waffles with hand-breaded chicken breast and malted waffle with a sriracha-honey drizzle is also backFor dinner, the Café Meatloaf is a house-made turkey meatloaf with smashed red bliss potatoes, broccolini, and mushroom gravy, while the Shrimp and Grits feature jumbo shrimp with chorizo and fennel perfectly paired with a deliciously creamy, mascarpone cheese grits. The Caramelized Onion Soup Gratin makes a comeback for brunch and dinner.Gasparilla Island Grill has The Cheshire Cat Wildberry Mousse with swirls of wildberry mousse, berry compote, and cake crumbles topped with a white chocolate Cheshire Cat. If you love Orange Bird, the Orange Bird Cake Pop is a must-try! This is a yellow cake pop swirled with citrus-scented buttercream to look like this iconic character. If you like ice cream, the Brownie Crispy Cone is an ice cream cone filled with caramel-swirled brownie topped with a crisped rice treat, white chocolate drizzle, and sprinkles.Are you a Key Lime fan? Good's Food to Go at Disney's Old Key West Resort has a Key Lime Pie Swirl - a DOLE Whip lime and vanilla soft-serve swirl topped with graham cracker crumbs.Harmony Barber Shop Reopening this Summer in the Magic KingdomHarmony Barber Shop is reopening on July 31. While any haircut is pretty cool here, the “My First Haircut” experience is making its return as stylists prepare to shower young guests with magic and extra special pixie dust for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration to commemorate the first haircut milestone. A limited number of reservations for this timeless experience will be bookable in the My Disney Experience app as of June 28. Walk-in appointments for haircuts will be accepted based on availability.On a related note, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will also be reopening later this year at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Dates are still to be announced.Disney Genie+ Service is Still Trying to Find its WayFor Walt Disney World, starting June 8, Disney Genie+ will only be offered for purchase through the My Disney Experience app on the day of visit – no more advance purchase options for 2022 and 2023.  This means that, moving forward, whether guests have an Annual Pass, multi- or single-day ticket, they will now purchase Disney Genie+ on the day of their visit via the My Disney Experience app, one day at a time, subject to availability.If you already a tickets or a Disney Genie+ purchase for dates 2022, that won't change (and you can still add one in advance up until June 8). You can start booking 2023 vacations as of June 8 as well.Disney also announced that early theme park entry Disney Resort hotel guests will continue for visits throughout all of 2023.California Grill has a New Plant-based MenuThe Florida Peach and Raspberry Salad highlight some of Florida's fresh, bright, and flavorful ingredients  featuring grilled and fresh peaches, raspberry variations, steel-cut oat granola tart, red onion, and a whipped raspberry vinaigrette.The house-made Vegetable Dumplings are made with a Doenjang miso-cola onion sauce, radish, crispy garlic-chili oil, and pickled lotus root. For entrees, there's a House-made Bucatini Cacio e Pepe, a fresh take on spring flavors with sunflower, allium, crispy sunchokes, charred green onions, toasted onions, and a sunflower seed-ramp pistou along with delicious house-made bucatini topped with a luxurious cashew cream sauce. The other new plant-based entrée is the Peas and Carrots Risotto with heirloom carrots, English peas, green garlic, confit onion, and sweet carrot foam. And for dessert, the Peanut and Banana Torte is a twist on the classic PB&J. It combines shortbread, peanut ganache, miso-caramel, nut crumbles, and caramelized bananas. A spin on the “Banana Fritters” that were featured at the restaurant back in 2013, the Lavender Sugar Donuts is a special 50th Anniversary item that is now home on the plant-based menu, featuring some updated fresh ingredients in season. It has a coconut frozen dessert, blueberry gin jam, and pistachio crumble. And not to mention the presentation is beautiful!2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Line-up at EPCOTThe Eat to the Beat Concert Series is ready to rock the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.Here is a list of musical artists announced so far: July 14-15 – Baha Men July 16-18 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy July 29-30 – Taylor Dayne July 31-Aug. 1 – Tiffany August 5-8 – Joey Fatone & Friends August 12-13 – The Devon Allman Project August 14-15 – Christopher Cross August 19-20 – Journey former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri August 21-22 – Air Supply September 2-3 – Southern Avenue September 4-5 – Kris Allen & David Cook September 9-10 – Hoobastank (NEW) September 16-17 – Los Amigos Invisibles (NEW) September 23-24 – BBMak September 30-October 1 – Stokley (NEW) October 2-3 – Sheila E. October 7-8 – Mark Wills October 9-10 – 38 Special October 23-24 – Billy Ocean October 28-31 – Hanson November 4-7 – Boyz II Men Beginning May 24, you can secure a spot at the show by reserving an Eat to the Beat Dining Package available Friday-Monday. Find out more by visiting TasteEPCOT.com. The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs July 14 through November 19Disney Cruise Line Returns to AlaskaThis summer, the Disney Wonder will once again visit ports of call in Alaska departing from the Port of Vancouver.  The Disney Wonder will sail to Alaska for the 2022 and 2023 summer seasons to explore the region's breathtaking views, glaciers and wildlife. Most of the seven-night cruises will visit Dawes Glacier, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. Walt Disney World Refurbishments Update – Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & SpaThe Congress Park and Treehouse Villas pools at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will be closed early October through early December 2022. High Rock Springs Pool, The Paddock Pool and The Grandstand leisure pool will remain open and available throughout this refurbishment.New Disney Art Display & Store Coming to OrlandoIf you're wondering what the new larger-than-life outdoor art display is on the I-4/International Drive corridor in Orlando, the building is a new Walt Disney World Store that combines merchandise, ticket sales and a first-ever interactive Disney Vacation Club Virtual Discovery Station. Opening May 31, this one-stop shop will give visitors to Central Florida a convenient way to purchase commemorative souvenirs, park tickets and explore Disney Vacation Club membership.With floor-to-ceiling screens, The Disney Vacation Club Virtual Discovery Station can transport guests to our theme parks, resorts and cruise destinations around the world via first-person virtual tours, photo galleries and videos.Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.Shop 1923 Main StreetFeel free to visit our 1923 Main Street® Disney merchandise shop where we have hundreds of unique and original Disney-inspired t-shirts, leggings, clothing, mugs, phone cases and much more. You'll find everything from 1923 Main Street logo merchandise to custom created authentic Disney-inspired originals, including lots of great patterns for leggings and other items.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

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Glam-rock powerhouse, Adam Lambert, took pop music by storm with his handsome looks, electrifying stage theatrics and jaw-dropping vocal acrobatics. He has entertained across the stage, television and radio...and shocked the world along the way. Despite his success, Adam faced constant criticism about being too bold, too offensive and too gay. Hear interviews with family, friends, industry experts and musical luminaries including Barry Weiss and "American Idol" Season 8 winner Kris Allen. Listen in as Adam Lambert comes clean about who he really is and the obstacles he has overcome to get where he is today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

On this week's episode, Logan sets out to make friends with singer, songwriter and musician Kris Allen. As in American Idol Kris Allen. Join them as they talk McDonald's breakfast, growing up in Arkansas, their shared love of Cracker Barrel, wanting to be a taxi driver, teaching yourself to play guitar without the help of YouTube or TikTok, Little Debbie cakes, why college wasn't for Kris, trying out for (and going on to win) American Idol, how to describe Kris's music style, growing over time as he's released his 5 albums, his new music, why giving back is important, how being a dad has changed him, Cincinnati chili, what makes the song Amazing Grace is an unconventional banger and much more.The Fast Friends Fortune Teller determines Kris will play Truth or Dare before Logan puts him on the spot with a real-life Friend Request.Follow Kris on Twitter:https://twitter.com/krisallenFollow Kris on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kris_allen/Join Kris's Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/krisallen/###Fast Friends With Logan CumminsReach Out and Touch Us. In a platonic way.Follow Logan on Twitter:https://twitter.com/logancumminsEmail logan@fastfriendspodcast.com or call/text Logan at 872-267-2735 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katy Allen does it all. Busy mom to three, wife of American Idol Season 8 winner, Kris Allen and business entrepreneur. How does she do it? By staying organized.Finding the perfect planner is rare and hard to come by. Learning how to successfully balance and manage your daily tasks and schedules is an art form. Like many, Katy was constantly schlepping a planner and having to choose between style and organization. She created Artful Agenda to bridge the gap and provide a platform that assists in synchronizing Apple, Google and Outlook calendars all while utilizing digital creative planner covers and stickers. Got a burning idea for an app? Be like Katy Allen, Step Out of Line and make it happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 15,000 original articles over the past 15 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music including Aerosmith, Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Nana Mouskouri, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, Dame Vera Lynn, Olivia Newton-John, Academy Award winners Jeff Bridges, Regina King, and Rita Moreno, Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons, actor Dean Cain, Donny Osmond, Marie Osmond, Lee Ann Womack, Idina Menzel, Mike Posner, Hank Williams Jr., Connie Smith, Lynn Anderson, Martina McBride, Cheap Trick, Rascal Flatts, Backstreet Boys, N Sync, New Kids on the Block, Kiefer Sutherland, Cyndi Lauper, Carol Burnett, Fran Drescher, Ray Price, Charley Pride, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Hardwell, The Marshall Tucker Band, Sarah Brightman, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Barenaked Ladies, Andy Summers of The Police, Charlie Daniels, Ann and Nancy Wilson from Heart, Kristen Chenoweth, Susanna Hoffs and Vicki Peterson from The Bangles, Matchbox 20, Hot Chelle Rae, Martin Garrix, Jewel, Amy Grant, Kris Allen, David Cook and Phillip Phillips from American Idol, Cody Simpson and Austin Mahone, Daniel Powter, Matt Nathanson, Little Big Town, Easton Corbin, Chris Young, Sandi Patty, Matthew West, Paul van Dyk and Sander van Doorn, Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac from the Goo Goo Dolls, Dan Tyminski, Ron Block and Jerry Douglas from Alison Krauss and Union Station, Rhonda Vincent, Del McCoury, Gene Watson, among countless others. He has also interviewed Olympic gold medalist in wrestling Mark Schultz (whose life was made into the film "Foxcatcher"), as well as Olympic gold medalist in diving David Boudia, Olympic gold medalist Michelle Carter in shot put, Olympic bronze medalist pole vaulter Sam Kendricks, and the world's greatest magician Criss Angel; moreover, he has interviewed the following Olympic swimmers: Nathan Adrian, Caeleb Dressel, Cody Miller, Ryan Murphy, Natalie Coughlin, Tyler Clary, Jacob Pebley, Michael Andrew, Tom Shields, Kaitlin Sandeno and Ricky Berens. In daytime television, he has interviewed Emmy winners Scott Clifton ("The Bold and The Beautiful"), Gina Tognoni ("The Young and the Restless"), Patrika Darbo, among many other soap actors. In 2017, he won "Best Twitter from Long Island" for @Powerjournalist in the Arts & Entertainment category in the "Best of Long Island." In 2018 and 2019, he won additional "Best of Long Island" honors in Arts & Entertainment for his journalism and blogging. In 2020, Markos Papadatos was named "Best Long Island Personality" and "Best Blogger on Long Island." Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/274377#ixzz6plCM7Ltk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steven-cuoco0/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-cuoco0/support

Jordan Burger is the head of Madison House Nashville. He has worked with artists such as Oasis, Squeeze, Kid Rock, Kevin Costner, Southern Avenue, Sugar Ray, Los Lonely Boys, Rob Zombie, Marc Cohn, American Idol Winners [David Cook, Nick Fradiani, and Kris Allen] and many more. We talk about the current booking landscape, why so many music industry legends come out of Emory University, the secret to the perfect New York bagel and so much more. 

Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News.Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 14,000 original articles over the past 14.5 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music including Aerosmith, Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Nana Mouskouri, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, Dame Vera Lynn, Olivia Newton-John, Academy Award winnes Jeff Bridges, Regina King, and Rita Moreno, Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons, actor Dean Cain, Donny Osmond, Marie Osmond, Lee Ann Womack, Idina Menzel, Mike Posner, Hank Williams Jr., Connie Smith, Lynn Anderson, Martina McBride, Cheap Trick, Rascal Flatts, Backstreet Boys, N Sync, New Kids on the Block, Kiefer Sutherland, Cyndi Lauper, Carol Burnett, Fran Drescher, Ray Price, Charley Pride, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Hardwell, The Marshall Tucker Band, Sarah Brightman, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Barenaked Ladies, Andy Summers of The Police, Charlie Daniels, Ann and Nancy Wilson from Heart, Kristen Chenoweth, Susanna Hoffs and Vicki Peterson from The Bangles, Matchbox 20, Hot Chelle Rae, Martin Garrix, Jewel, Amy Grant, Kris Allen, David Cook and Phillip Phillips from American Idol, Cody Simpson and Austin Mahone, Daniel Powter, Matt Nathanson, Little Big Town, Easton Corbin, Chris Young, Sandi Patty, Matthew West, Paul van Dyk and Sander van Doorn, Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac from the Goo Goo Dolls, Dan Tyminski, Ron Block and Jerry Douglas from Alison Krauss and Union Station, Rhonda Vincent, Del McCoury, Gene Watson, among countless others.He has also interviewed Olympic gold medalist in wrestling Mark Schultz (whose life was made into the film "Foxcatcher"), as well as Olympic gold medalist in diving David Boudia, Olympic gold medalist Michelle Carter in shot put, Olympic bronze medalist pole vaulter Sam Kendricks, and the world's greatest magician Criss Angel; moreover, he has interviewed the following Olympic swimmers: Nathan Adrian, Caeleb Dressel, Cody Miller, Ryan Murphy, Natalie Coughlin, Tyler Clary, Jacob Pebley, Michael Andrew, Tom Shields, Kaitlin Sandeno and Ricky Berens.In daytime television, he has interviewed Emmy winners Scott Clifton ("The Bold and The Beautiful"), Gina Tognoni ("The Young and the Restless"), Patrika Darbo, among many other soap actors.In 2017, he won "Best Twitter from Long Island" for @Powerjournalist in the Arts & Entertainment category in the "Best of Long Island." In 2018 and 2019, he won additional "Best of Long Island" honors in Arts & Entertainment for his journalism and blogging. In 2020, Markos Papadatos was named "Best Long Island Personality."

To round out the year, we round up the best jazz of the year. We've done this every year for at least the last seven years. Here are our 2020 picks: "Kurinji" by Jen Allen featuring Kris Allen, Marty Jaffe, and Kush Abadey, from Sifting Grace "The Sidewinder" by Artemis, from Artemis "Dream Without Me" by Noah Baerman & Friends, from Love Right "Inner Child" by Chris Dingman featuring Linda May Han Oh and Tim Keiper, from Embrace "The Well" by Endless Field, from Alive in the Wilderness "AKA Reggie" by Wayne Escoffery, from The Humble Warrior "I Can't Remember Love" by Anna Hauss, Robert Wienröder & William Horberg, from Music from the Netflix Limited Series The Queen's Gambit "La Mesha" by Jimmy Heath featuring Wynton Marsalis, from Love Letter "Spiral" by Dan Liparini, from Tessellations "Data Lords" by Maria Schneider Orchestra, from Data Lords "More?" by Joel Ross, from Who Are You? "Piggy Bank for Charity" by Sax & Taps, from Intersplosion! (Live at Dizzy’s Club) GUESTS: Jen Allen - A pianist, composer, arranger, and educator; her new album is Sifting Grace Noah Baerman - A pianist, composer, and educator; his new album is Love Right Gene Seymour - A film, television, and music critic Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Cat Pastor contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Poundcake listens to old radio tapes from his college show in honor of #ThrowbackThrusday and the last day of 2020. His celebrity guest is American Idol winner, Kris Allen. Listen as they laugh, exchange industry advice, and take calls from fans!

Devon Curry is a drummer, guitarist, and producer, including playing drums for Kris Allen, Judah and the Lion, and other bands.

Why do we often times wish for the next day or the weekend? It is a blessing to see EACH day of our lives. Let's take today to enjoy THIS 24 hours! Kris Allen said it perfectly in his song, “Live like we're dying.” 

A SONG CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE podcast features one-on-one interviews with professional songwriters. Episodes may cover a variety of subjects such as the writer's background, their introduction to songwriting, the creative process, the demo recording process, pitching songs, the business of professional songwriting, sources of inspiration, and poignant moments in their career. Every show focuses on one song from the writer's catalog that has had significant impact on the world, the writer, or the host. Featured Guest on NOVEMBER 8 @ 7:00pm – Cindy Morgan cindymorganmusic.com From gospel to pop to Americana, Cindy Morgan is an insightful voice across musical genres as she has grown to become one of Nashville's acclaimed songwriters. An East Tennessee native, Morgan's evocative melodies and brilliant songwriting have poetically and prolifically mined the depths of life and love both in her own recording and through songwriting for noteworthy artists around the globe. Coming off her her 2015 release, Bows & Arrows (Folk Album of the Year at the Canadian Covenant Awards), Morgan has moved through a significant season of loss and change which has proved to be rich soil for the soul and has led to the release of the 2019 EP Autumn & Eve: Old Testaments Volume I. The first in a three-part series, listeners will find a familiarity and a freshness in the moody, Americana nature of Morgan's latest EP, as she explores the places where her own story meets the ancient stories. The songs infuse Old Testament struggles with modern day heartache. “Weight,” the first single from the forthcoming EP, combines Morgan's signature vocals with a modern folk earnestness, and is available November 2018. Nashville singer/songwriter Cindy Morgan is a two-time GRAMMY® nominee, a thirteen-time Dove winner, and a recipient of the prestigious Songwriter of the Year trophy. Morgan has 21 number one radio hits to her credit, and has penned songs for notable artists including David Archuletta, Vince Gill, India.Arie, TJ Shepherd, Rascal Flatts, Ricky Skaggs, Amy Grant, Glen Campbell, Mandisa, Natalie Grant, Michael W. Smith, Point of Grace, Brandon Heath, Britt Nicole, Sandra McCracken, Josh Garrels, Sierra Hull, Kris Allen, and EchoSmith among many others. In 2017, Morgan's song “Bird in a Cage” was performed by Robert Redford and Sasha Lazard in the movie Blind starring Alec Baldwin and Demi Moore. Cindy has authored three books, Barefoot on Barbed Wire (Harvest House Publishers, 2001), Dance Me Daddy (HarperCollins, 2009), and her memoir, How Could I Ask for More (Worthy Inspired, 2015) in addition to being a co-creator of the charitable Hymns for Hunger Tour, which has raised awareness and resources for hunger relief organizations across the globe. On this episode of A SONG CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE, Cindy discusses her deeply personal song, “Dear Life.”

Gil Eyal is the CEO and co-founder of HYPR, which organizes social media information and makes specific audiences reachable at scale. Founded in 2013, HYPR's Search Engine leverages its smart index that houses profiles and audience demographic information for over 10 million influencers across major social channels. Under Gil's direction, HYPR boasts a client base of over 100 Fortune 500 brands and 25 of the biggest advertising and PR agencies in the world, including LVMH, Next Models, PepsiCo, Hearst Magazines, Calvin Klein, Time Inc. and Estée Lauder. Gil is a pioneer in the influencer space, having worked on projects involving mainstream talent such as Pitbull, Drake Bell, Kris Allen and Daughtry (Acento Digital Media), as well as for social media stars such as Nash Grier, Cameron Dallas, Bart Baker, Carter Reynolds and Hayes Grier (26 MGMT). Gil also served as the COO of early player photo-sharing app Mobli Media, where he collaborated with the world's biggest stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Serena Williams, Lil Wayne and Lance Armstrong.

Interviews this episode with winner of season 8 of American Idol, Kris Allen. Actor Benjamin Onyango of the movie Beautifully Broken, & Nancy King, owner of That Pottery Place.

Kyle Richards show; Jamie Lee Curtis; Kris Allen responds to Birthday Prank; Jason cant do 13 reasons; Dexter's medical issue

Lance Colby de Havilland is back! This time Jason is birthday pranking a Kris Allen fan and it seems Kris has very specific demands for his meet and greets!

Episode 74. Ivan Gough, Skylar Grey, Jashari, Kris Allen, Gotye, Katy Perry, Miike Snow, Jessie J, Morgan Page ft Tegan And Sara, Sean Finn, Tom Novy and Veralovesmusic ft PVHV, Andre Ola ft Helene, W And W ft Bree, Kelly Clarkson, David Guetta ft Usher, Christopher S ft Max Urban, Rihanna ft Calvin Harris, Deborah Cox, Sneaky Sound System, Madonna, LMFAO, Alexandra Burke, Ian Carey, Robin S. and CTK, Emeli Sande

Lets open our Bibles up to James 4 (page 1198 of pew Bibles). This is our last time in Chapter 4, and were going to hit Chapter 5 next time we are in James together. Its good to know we will finally be in Chapter 5. Well finish Chapter 5 sometimes around that first weekend in November. Then-Im just going to let the cat out of the bag a little bit-were going to have a special service on November 14th. Somewhere in our city, maybe at Craig High School or maybe at Pontiac Convention Center, but somewhere in our city, were going to have one service that Sunday to kick off Phase 4, and thats exciting. Well be a part of history that Sunday. All four services will combine in one facility, and were nailing down where that is going to be this week; so thats going to be fun. Every time we do that, its a good time. In James 4, were going to begin reading with Verse 13. James begins by saying, Now listen… Were going to stop right there for a second. I really want you to understand what James is communicating here because we miss a little bit of it. This is the only Passage in the entire Bible-this phrase, this verbiage-appears, and its an idiom. Its an expression. The way it is most accurately translated would be, Come on! Thats why I say wed understand it best if it was translated as, Oh, come on! Come on now! If somebody is really thinking a crazy way or doing something ridiculous and you are listening to this person and trying to respond to what theyre doing or thinking, and its so out there that you begin your reply with, Come on! Are you serious? Have you thought this thing through? Come on now! Get real! That is in essence what James is saying. Hes going to talk to a group of people who look at tomorrow as an entitlement, who see tomorrow as something that is guaranteed. Theyre making plans for their future, and theyre excluding God from those plans. James is like, You cant be serious! Come on now! Lets think a little bit here, okay? So understand this phrase is said and understood with an exclamation point, Now listen, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money. Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. Just as a person makes plans, Well, were going to go here, were going to do this, were going to stay this long, and heres what the result is going to be. James says, Come on! Hes going to first talk about the unpredictability of life. We can make plans, but often the outcome of those plans-where those plans themselves will come to fruition-is in question, isnt it? Its very uncertain. You cant plan anything with that degree of certainty because James says, You dont have tomorrow as a promise. Its not a guarantee. I am taking up the sport of golf for the sake of my son. I have played now eight or nine times, and I still dont like it; but Im out there. I have flashes of average. Im normally just terrible, and then occasionally, Ill do something average. When youre that bad at something, of course, you look forward to the company and being outside; but its often a very frustrating sport because I have a plan of hitting this ball toward the green. Often, it does the exact opposite of what Im telling it to do. I dont know if youve ever played golf, but its extremely frustrating. There are so many variables that come with that ball going into the air and going straight, and seldom do they come together for me. You have the variables of the wind. You have to consider what the condition of the grass is; the lie of the ball, what trees are around you-I find those; how you hit that ball; the speed of the club when you hit that ball; what angle your club is facing. Are you trying to chip it into the ground and knock it up? Are you driving? What are you trying to do, and how does the place of that club make contact with that ball? So Ill be trying to hit it one way, and the ball will literally go the opposite way. It defies the laws of physics. I mean I dont know how to get it over there. Im trying to, yet I manage to do that; [its not that Im] trying to. The ball just goes in a lot of places. I think, Whats on the face of my club? Is there some dirt or grass on the face of my club thats throwing it off? Whats the position? Where am I distributing my weight on my legs? All of these things, Am I swinging? Am I keeping that left arm straight? Am I keeping my eye on that ball? There are so many things that are inside of my control and some that are out, but seldom does that ball go where I want it to. Sometimes I find life is like a golf ball. Ill plan something, but it doesnt work out the way I planned it to. When I was a young man, I became a Christian at the age of 17, and I began to plan out my life. I was going to be a psychologist. As a Christian counselor, Id be able to help people and guide them with issues of life, and it seemed like that would be a good fit for me. I also would tell anybody who would listen that I wasnt going to get married for a long time. I was going to stay single until late in my 20s because I wanted to focus on my education and on my career. Then I picked out a school which I thought would be good for this career. Then when I turned 18, the school said, We dont want you, so I had to find another school. I met and fell in love with a young lady whom I married. I met her at age 18, and I was married by age 21. Then I prayed one day when I was having a frozen yogurt in the parking lot of a business. I remember reading my devotions, praying to God, and saying, Lord, Ill do anything You want me to do. Ill be anything You want me to be. Just dont ask me to be a pastor. Dont call me to be a pastor because pastors dont make any money. Im not going to comment on that one, but I thought Id live in the poor house if I were a pastor. Then God began calling me into the ministry, so God has a sense of humor, right? Then I went off to school, and I found out I was going to get a job at my home church. I made a decision that I was going to stay in Rockford for the rest of my life. That was where I wanted to be. I wanted to be doing youth ministry, and I wanted to live in Rockford forever. At that time, we were a young married couple, and we werent going to have any children until later on in our marriage. We wanted to enjoy being a young couple and enjoy our freedom. Children-that was something for the distance future. Right then, we just wanted to be young and enjoy our freedom before we were tied down with children. A year and four days later, our first child was born. Then about six years after, God called us to move to Wisconsin-to the land of the Green Bay Packers (congregation cheering)-our mortal enemy. My point is that youve made similar life plans that you thought were set, and something altered that-a variable altered that. We have all received news. It happens in a moment, a blink of an eye, a phone call, an event that happens that rocks your world; and all of the sudden what you thought was so sure, what you thought was so certain, is gone. Its no longer on the radar. Its no longer possible. Someone dies; someone gets sick; someone gets a divorce; something happens to you-you lose your job. Somebody says no-they reject you. Whatever the plan was, its gone, and everybody in this room has had major life plans altered and changed that we thought were so sure. Thats what James is saying. Hes saying life is unpredictable. Therefore, do not live with an entitlement mentality. Do not live with a certainty of tomorrow. He says, Because you dont have tomorrow. Remember the theme of this chapter is humility. James is trying to drive home, Submit to God. Humble yourselves before God. Hes trying to drive home what a humble life looks like. In this chapter, he said, A humble life is not a selfish life. Its not driven by the things of this world. A selfish life does not judge others, and a selfish life does not take tomorrow as a guarantee. This will help us to make wise decisions. Hes also going to talk about the sovereignty of God, that we incorporate God-not that we dont plan-but that we incorporate the Lord into our plans. Because He wants us to be humbled, he is going to use an analogy. Hes going to create a word picture that really makes you humbled. Look at the next Verse. He says, What is your life? That is a cosmic reality question, an ultimate reality question. Religions try to answer this; philosophy tries to answer this. Almost every thinking person has asked this question, What is my life? One of the things he wants to point out to us is the brevity of life, so he says, You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. The word mist is the word atmis, from which we get the word atmosphere. You think about a fog that comes up and dissipates and is gone. That, he says, is our life. Our life on this planet is brief for all of us. I wish I would have brought it from home, but I think about these little egg timers that you use for Scrabble or something. When you start to play Scrabble, and you tip that, it seems like you have all day to come up with your word, doesnt it? It just seems like even though you can see the grains of sand are moving, it seems like it never goes down-especially if thats your opponent. It seems like, Man, when is that sand going to go down? It seems like its taking forever! When were born, it just seems like life is so long. I heard a comedian, and one of his lines he was saying proudly to his audience, I was once the youngest baby in the world. Think about that; so were you…for a millisecond, a microsecond. You were the youngest human being on the face of the planet. Now, you arent now. You need to understand that, but there was a moment in historys past when you-for just a brief passing moment-were the youngest human being on planet earth. Isnt that a weird thought? Then when you grow up, it just seems like life moves by so slowly, doesnt it? It seems like, Boy, I cant wait until Im age 10. Im age 10; I have two digits…I cant wait until Im 11. Then you cant hold my age on two fingers anymore…I cant wait until Im 13 because then Im a teenager…I cant wait till Im 16. I dont know why, but I cant! Then comes 18, Then I can vote…Then Im 21, and it just seems like life goes so slow. We always want to get older, and at some point, that changes, doesnt it? I mean there was a time when we were shaking that sand clock, tapping it, and trying to get that sand to move faster. At some point, we changed to how does it slow down? How do you get this to slow down? It just seems like at a certain point when there is more sand in the bottom of that hour glass than at the top of that hour glass, then it starts going faster and faster, doesnt it? For me it was like late 20s, 30, when life just kind of took off. Ill be 50 next month-50 years old! Isnt that old? Yeah (congregation laughing). I just cant believe how fast life has gone by. It just seems like now that hour glass is just going really fast! Theres a very common article I read in the news quite often. The headlines go like this, Oldest person in the world dies. I read that all the time-oldest person… There was a time I read that article like three times in a row, three weeks in a row, because the oldest person kept dying. James is saying, Even the oldest person, even if youre around 100 plus years, in light of eternity, you are a mist. You are a vapor that appears for a little while and is gone. So the end result of that is we number our days. Thinking of ultimate reality-because Im not trying to be a bummer to you this morning; Im really not-but thinking about ultimate reality questions how we live our lives. It changes our priorities. It changes our actions, how we treat people, what we think is important, and what we value. There is a song thats playing on the radio right now. Its getting air time both on Christian radio station and on secular radio stations. I happen to like the song. The problem with the song is its sung so fast, often times I cant catch what theyre saying. I wanted to use the song this morning, but I wanted us just to get the lyrics. I didnt want images, video, or anything like that. I just wanted us to read it because some of you have heard this song before, and youre going to go, Oh, I didnt realize thats what he was saying. This is a song by a young artist, a Christian young man by the name of Kris Allen who happened to win American Idol a couple season ago. The song has a very pertinent message, especially in light of the topic were addressing this morning. The song is called, Live Like Youre Dying. I want us to listen to the song and pay close attention to the words of the song, the meaning of the song, and well come back and talk about it (link to video and lyrics can be found here: http://lyricsmusicvideo.blogspot.com/2009/09/kris-allen-live-like-were-dying-lyrics.html). Theres a good message to that song. How many of you have heard that song and heard some new words that you thought, Oh, thats what hes saying there. Yeah, me too. But you know theres an article that came out in the news this week about an atheist who has cancer. Hes an author, and his name is either Hutchins or Hitchens. Ive not read any of his books; I do sometimes read some of the books like Dawkins or [books from] other atheists. I want to hear where theyre coming from. Im not afraid of those books, so Ill read them-God-delusion and other books. Ive not read this gentlemans books at all, but there was a friendship that he formed in his debate with a Christian pastor. Even though they were at odds theologically, through these series of debates, they became friends. So he organized a prayer time, Lets pray for this atheist author who attacks Christianity and religion as a whole. Lets pray for him and that God would heal him and that God would save him. He was asked how he felt about that. He said, Well, you know, if youre praying because you love me and you care for me, thats okay if it makes you feel better. Of course, your prayer wont do any good. Im not going to receive Jesus, and Im not going to be healed; but if it makes you feel better, go ahead and pray. He said, But when you mention that Im dying, so are you. So are you. Im dying faster. I have cancer, but youre dying too. Every one of us is aging, the grains of sand are falling through. For some of us, it seems like its going faster and faster, but the reality is that time hasnt gone any faster for any of us; but it does go. Im not trying to be a doom and gloomer today. Im trying to get you to think about questions of ultimate reality because when we do that, it brings about life change. When we start doing that, we get on the stick. I was listening to a sermon, and the pastor said, Procrastination only works when you know the deadline. Think about that. You and I dont know what the deadline is, so act on it while there is time. Act on it before its too late. There was a gentleman I wanted to call and thank. His name was Dr. Steinhauser. He is a Christian professor, and he really had shared some good things when I was starting off in college in Rockford. I wanted to call and thank him, so I looked up his number. I made the phone call and left a voice mail. Then I got a call back, and it said Steinhauser on my phone. I was a little nervous, Is he going to remember me? What will he say? Sadly, I think it was his son-in-law that said, Harold passed away, but we appreciate your phone call. He would have loved to have heard from you. I was too late. We have all been too late, havent we? Weve procrastinated. Weve thought about things that we should do, we wanted to do, and we didnt do. That's one of the side notes of this message. Because life is uncertain and because life is brief, its important we act, and its important we act now. Its important we make life count. James is not teaching, Dont make plans. Thats not what hes saying. Hes not saying that at all. Hes telling us how we should make plans. Look at the next Verse. He says, Instead… instead of leaving God out of the equation when we make plans, Instead… you ought to say, If it is the Lords Will, we will live and do this or that. As it is, you boast and brag. All such boasting is evil. Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesnt do it, sins. He misses the mark. In other words, you might naively be making plans. Youre excited and enthusiastic about the future, so you dont include God kind of in an innocent way-almost in a child-like way, but he says, Now you can see that thats wrong. Because you see that thats wrong, from now on, if you make assumptions about tomorrow, thats sin. That's missing the mark. Its not we make a plan and then take that plan to God and say, God, bless this. Its us saying, God, what is Your plan that I can walk in it? I know I have His blessing if its in His Will. We have a big game Monday night. What if hypothetically those quarterbacks, Jay Cutler, and whats his name? (Congregation laughing.) Aaron Rodgers, yeah. Im just teasing you, giving you a hard time. In case youre new to the church, Im from Illinois, so okay… What if those respective quarterbacks bypass their coaches and go to their teammates and say, Heres the game plan for today. Here are the plays were going to run on our first series. Here is how were going to attack the defense. Heres what were going to do. The coach gets wind of that, and the coach says, What? They have a game plan? Well, thats not the game plan we have. Thats not the game plan weve talked about. The coach-if hes worth a grain of salt-is going to go to that quarterback and say, Thats not how it works. Thats not your job. Your job is to execute the game plan that I and the coaching staff come up with. Your job is to do what I and the coordinators tell you to do. You are a player. You are a position player. You have a role, and you are to do the plays we tell you to do and run them in the way we tell you to run them. You call the plays that I send in and execute the game plan that I give you. I am the coach; and if you dont do it this way, Im going to pull you off the field, and Im going to put in the next string guy to do what I want to do. Thats what hes saying. If you take and put the game plan in your own hands and bypass authority, usurp authority, that's arrogance. James says, Dont be arrogant. He says, Understand that we say, God, what is Your plan? He says, We learn from this. Its like if I say to my child, Honey, can you get Daddy a glass of water? This is hypothetical. I dont know if this has ever happened, but my child comes and hes carrying the glass like this (with his fingers in the glass), and he has his dirty little fingers in the glass. I say, No, honey, can you go get Daddy another cup of water? This time carry it like this because when you put your fingers in the water, all of the stuff thats been on your fingers gets in Daddys water; so can you bring it to me this time like this? That way Ive corrected him. Later on in life-when they now know better, when theyre a teenager-and I say, Honey, can you get Daddy a glass of water, and they come back like this (carrying it with fingers in the glass), I know thats defiance not childish irresponsibility. Theyre trying to send a statement to me. James says, Now that Ive taught you, understand that if you continue to plan without God in those plans and acknowledging the sovereignty of God in those plans, that's defiance. That's sin. Its not irresponsibility. He says, Heres how you plan instead. Now lets take a look at the Apostle Paul. He was a guy that was always making plans, right? He was traveling around the world, spreading the Gospel. Certainly you have to make plans. You dont do that haphazardly, but lets look at a couple Passages on the screen here. This is Paul in the Book of Acts 18:21 (page 1099 of pew Bible), and he says, As he left, he promised, I will be back if it is Gods Will. Then he set sail from Ephesus. [What he was saying was], If God allows it, I will come back and see you. Lets look at Corinthians together, just the first part of Chapter 4:19 (page 1130). It says, But I will come to you very soon if the Lord is willing. Hes saying, I would love to come and see you. Id love to spend time with you. From the same Book, the same church in Corinth in Chapter 16:5 (page 1141), he writes what follows. At first when we read this, it seems like a contradiction to what James has told us in Chapter 4. Paul says, After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you for I will be going through Macedonia. Perhaps I will stay with you a while or even spend the winter so that you can help me on my journey wherever I go. It sounds like hes just making all these plans, right? I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit. I hope to spend some time with you if the Lord permits. Notice everything Paul does-every plan he makes-is tentative. Its all tentative. Its based on the sovereignty of God, so its okay to plan; but if youre a Christian, then that means God is sovereign in your life. I had plans as a young man, and God changed almost every one of those plans. See, understanding the sovereignty of God means He is in control and not you. Thats what it means to be a Christian. Being a Christian doesnt simply mean I ascribe to a set of doctrines and say, Okay, because this, this, and this is what the church believes, I believe that. Therefore I am a Christian. That's not how it works. There was a heresy in the early church called Gnosticism. Gnosticism was based on the Greek word for knowledge, and it was based on salvation on knowledge. You could live any way you wanted to live as long as you had the right beliefs, knew the right secrets of salvation. It was a knowledge-based salvation. Friends, if you are trusting your salvation to be based on an intellectual set of beliefs that you ascribe to, that is a form of Gnosticism because Biblical Christianity means that Christ is not only your Savior, but Hes your Lord. Hes your Master. Hes at the core. You want to do what He commands you to do, what His Will is. You want to discover what His Will is. Do not let this Passage diminish your value and significance because you might read that at surface value and say, Oh, Im just a mist. Im just a vapor. No, no, no, youre missing the point. James is saying, Look, if youre making a plan for your life, make that plan and make sure the attitude of your heart is if God permits. If God allows because what James is teaching us is God in His sovereignty has a plan for you individually-not just for the church or not just for human beings, but for you as a person. There is a will; there is a purpose; there is a destiny for you to fulfill, and you should want nothing more than to discover and fulfill what that plan is because its the best plan, because its the right plan. So examine your life today and just say, How am I living my life? The grains of sand are ticking. Time is going faster. What are my priorities? What are my plans? Am I seeking to establish the Will of God when I make those plans? Am I making those plans knowing that they are tentative, knowing that God can change those plans; and when He changes those plans, what is my response? Do I submit to Him or do I resist Him? If you are saying, Well, Im resisting or Im not even including, then James words ring true to you. He says, Come on! Come on! Wake up! Life is a vapor. Youre here for a moment, and its gone. Lets pray together: Father, we thank You for the frankness of James. He is in our face in this text. This is a wake-up call to each and every one of us here because weve all treated this planet like its our forever home instead of the fact that were just passing through, that its just the blink of an eye in the light of eternity. Lord, weve all made plans and not consulted You or sought Your Will. Lord, help us to be people like Paul, who make our plans at the same time though were acknowledging that Youre in control and were yielding to Your Lordship. Father, I pray for each and every one of us here today, that we can live out these words, these principles in our walk. We will make the most of the days weve been given because life is fleeting. Time slows down for none of us. Help us to make it count. In Jesus name, we pray, Amen.