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Season eight American Idol champ Kris Allen is heading overseas on a USO tour.

Beginning Monday, he’ll be performing for troops stationed in Germany and the Netherlands.

And, upon his return, he’ll embark on a new tour in support of Lifehouse. It kicks off Oct. 15 with a show in Connecticut.

Two dates are scheduled in this region, an Oct. 20 show at the Electric Factory in Philly and an Oct. 24 show at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. Follow the links for ticket information.

Last but not least, Kris was recently inducted into the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame. For photos from the ceremony, you can visit his website.