In February 2010 , Allen traveled to Haiti with the United Nations Foundation to help with relief efforts following the Haiti earthquake . When he returned , he kicked off that year 's Idol Gives Back campaign by discussing his trip to Haiti and performing The Beatles ' " Let It Be " on the '' American Idol '' Season 9 Top 24 results show on February 25 , 2010 . Allen 's rendition of " Let It Be " was made available for download on iTunes with all proceeds going toward the UN Foundation 's relief efforts in Haiti . Sales from this performance raised over $ 250,000 for the UN Foundation
Haiti earthquake
2010 Haiti earthquake
Kris Allen