Kris Allen Helps Out in Haiti

With his recent trip to earthquake-ravaged Haiti, the American Idol winner joins the ranks of other celebs – Angelina Jolie, Sean Penn – who've lent a helping hand

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MUSIC OF THE HEART

Allen shares the gift of music with a group of local children – including one jamming on a homemade guitar! Calling the one-day visit "inspiring," the Idol winner Tweeted about his experience, saying, "the smiles that we saw today were very bright." He tells PEOPLE he hopes he can return soon "and be there a little bit longer."