Friend Encounters is a weekly series featuring friends meeting celebrities.
My sister and her friends attended a Ben Allen concert. As she has done many times, Jean sent the picture of meeting him to me, because she knows what I do.
She didn't stop there though. She sent a mini-biography. While I had heard of him, I didn't know his backstory and it is quite remarkable.
Country music star Allen was on The Voice for Season 19. He has since become incredibly popular and successful. Recently he experienced chest pains and was smart enough to get a checkup. He had a heart attack, "a big one," in his words. Fortunately, he recovered.
The Ben Allen Band has become so popular, they do a lot of private events, but he believes in giving back and still does free shows for his fans. I have a lot of respect for that.
Go to benallendband.com for more info on Allen and his music. Check back here for more Friend Encounters.
