American Idol's Kris Allen Inks New Deal

"I look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with Monti Olson and the creative staff at Universal Music Publishing Group," said Kris Allen.

"I am proud that a songwriter of Kris' caliber would choose to make Universal Music Publishing Group his home. I look forward to the future with Kris," said Monti Olson, Senior Vice President, A&R, Universal Music Publishing Group.

Kris Allen's post-Idol self-titled album was released in November 2009 through Jive Records, hitting Top 20 on the Billboard 200 and Top 10 on Top Digital Albums. Kris collaborated with UMPG's The Script on his first single "Live Like We're Dying" and "Written All Over My Face."