American Idol

A few words with the accidental 'Idol'

source: Miami Herald

For American Idol fans, all-American boy Kris Allen's recent surprise victory over the dynamic and flamboyant Adam Lambert likely still burns fresh in their memories. But the year before provided almost as much drama, with gruff-voiced rocker David Cook beating out the angelic David A...

Published Thu, Nov 26

David Cook at the Tabernacle

source: blogs.ajc.com

David Cook was relaxed between songs, intensely emoting during them. ALL PHOTOS: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com Long before Adam Lambert had become the spectacle, “American Idol” had crowned its first true modern-day rocker the crown all the way back in May of 2008: David Cook.

Published Mon, Nov 23

David Cook interview for Tabernacle show November 23

source: blogs.ajc.com

CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com David Cook, winner of Season 7, has been touring almost nonstop since the end of his “American Idol” run.

Published Tue, Nov 17

Kris Allen video for ‘Live Like We’re Dying’ is out, David Cook interview forthcoming

source: blogs.ajc.com

The winner of this year’s “American Idol” now has a video for his single “Live Like We’re Dying.” Yah, that Kris Allen guy. His single has yet to make it to the top 40 and is now at No. 42 on the Hot AC charts. At least it’s still climbing. It’s actually a pretty catchy tune, even if the title evokes that...

Published Fri, Nov 6

CKX, Inc., reports third quarter

source: USA Today

American Idol parent company CKX, Inc., reported a third-quarter revenue decline of $2.6 million Thursday. Plus, info on Carrie Underwood, Kris Allen and David Cook.

Published Fri, Nov 6

Fic: Rainy Day

source: Idolslash

Title: Rainy Day Author: scarlett_o Fandom: American Idol Pairing/Characters: David Cook/Michael Johns Rating: PG Disclaimer: I own no one and nobody. Summary: David thinks Michael is insane. Michael thinks David needs to have more fun.

Published Tue, Oct 13

David Cook – Acoustic Living on a Prayer

source: Rickey.org

David Cook sings an acoustic “Living on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi in Ottawa, Canada. Bring it home baby! Via MJ’s Big Blog Watch the video here: David Cook – Acoustic Living on a Prayer is a post from: American Idol David Cook – Acoustic Living on a Prayer is a post from: American Idol

Published Sun, Oct 4

Please Buy Kris Allen’s “Live Like We’re Dying”

source: Rickey.org

By comparison, and no this is not unfair. David Archuleta’s first single “Crush” climbed as high as #1 on iTunes. David Archuleta is on Jive Records just like Kris Allen. Similarly, David Cook’s first single “Light On” (and admittedly not as catchy as “Crush”) reached #3 on iTunes. David Cook...

Published Sun, Oct 4