Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: Kristopher Neil `` Kris '' Allen ( born June 21 , 1985 ) is an American singer-songwriter from Conway , Arkansas , and the winner of the eighth season of American Idol .
Simplified: Kristopher Neil `` Kris '' Allen ( born June 21 , 1985 ) is an American singer-songwriter . He was the winner of season 8 of American Idol .