Last season's American Idol winner Kris Allen is coming to town on February 8.

Hitz.fm, Malaysia's English radio station is the first to break the good news. On its official website, Hitz.fm stated that the American idol will be here to promote the new season of AI (for its official broadcaster, Star World) as well as his debut album.

Kris's eponymous debut was released recently. The album has already spawned two hits, Live Like You're Dying and No Boundaries.

The lovable pop singer/songwriter is scheduled to have a meet and greet session with his fans at The Gardens in Mid Valley.

He is also staging a concert in Singapore on Feb 10.