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Buzz on the Ann Arbor Concert!
The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra will team up with “American Idol” singer David Archuleta on Friday night for a concert titled “Christmas From the Heart” at Hill Auditorium.
“I’m a big ‘American Idol’ fan,” Siefkes admitted. David Archuleta was one name I threw out. They brought up other names, like Taylor Swift. I brought up Miley Cyrus. Miley was very expensive, Taylor was even more expensive.”
There are two articles on David’s Ann Arbor show! Both pieces are by Roger LeLievre. Artic...
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HendriKurniawan: Today's CD shopping list: James Morrison, One Republic,...
Original at Megatokyo News
• Fri, Jan 29
HendriKurniawan: Today's CD shopping list: James Morrison, One Republic, Daughtry, David Cook
Andy_Burton: American Idol' also-ran Adam Lambert to sing: Tickets for...
Original at Megatokyo News
• Fri, Jan 29
Andy_Burton: American Idol' also-ran Adam Lambert to sing: Tickets for Lambert's concert, who lost out to David Cook on “Americ... http://bit.ly/9d7ntK
twtceleb: Amazon.com Books #1: David Cook: David Cook by David Cook Sales...
Original at Megatokyo News
• Wed, Jan 27
twtceleb: Amazon.com Books #1: David Cook: David Cook by David Cook Sales Rank in Books: 394 (previously unranked) ... http://bit.ly/aNkiPS
A Sock Puppet, A Sock Puppet, My Kingdom For A Sock Puppet!
Original at freedavidcook (WordPress)
• Sat, Jan 23
By freedavidcook I think what we need to do next is put together a comprehensive chart of all the upcoming Idol guys and start betting on who Mary Ann/Holly tards over this coming season. David, you’ll be off her radar once she does her two year Idol rotation…
‘Idolatry’: Together, with the help of Shania Twain, we can survive the...
Original at Entertainment Weekly
• Thu, Jan 21
After nine seasons of American Idol, it’s not always easy to sit through the boob-boxers and accordion players and Gimmicky Gerties of the world as we wait for the revelatory powers of a Frenchie Davis or a David Cook or a Melinda Doolittle. (Apologies to @mdoolittle for foolishly leaving...
Opinion: "Going to Hollywood" and Your Glory
Original at innerviewtv (WordPress)
• Sat, Jan 16
By Bill Stark 2008 American Idol Winner David Cook You may never sing your song on a big-time national stage like American Idol but I can guarantee this…staying true to who you are and living out your glory here on earth will bring smiles and accolades from the God of the universe.
Does David Cook look like Jason Bateman in a hard hat?
Original at Entertainment Weekly
• Mon, Jan 11
Settle this for us, PopWatchers. I say the American Idol winner (or Rock Singer, according to this semi-unfortunate chyron), who helped build a house in Indiana on last night’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, reminded me of Jason Bateman on a Bluth Company construction site in Arreste...
A chat with David Cook about EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION
Original at mytakeontv (WordPress)
• Fri, Jan 8
By Amrie What a pleasure, am I right? Be sure to check out David Cook on this Sunday’s all new episode of EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION, airing at 8PM on ABC. David Cook - Photo Credit http://www.davidcookofficial.com Of all the AMERICAN IDOLs over the years
'American Idol' David Cook on 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,' Ellen...
Original at From Inside the Box
• Thu, Jan 7
American Idol" winner David Cook may have just left his tour bus behind, but he's decided to climb aboard another bus for TV. The singer is the latest "Get on the Bus" celebrity volunteer on ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," appearing on the show Sunday, Jan. 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Xzibit retu...
2009: Eastern Jackson County year in review
Original at Blue Springs Examiner
• Sat, Dec 26
April 20 – Missouri Department of Transportation signs now proclaim Blue Springs to be the home of “American Idol” winner David Cook. ...
Music critic Glenn Gamboa predicts David Cook will get Grammy nod
Original at Examiner.com
• Thu, Dec 3
As popular as it is, American Idol is also controversial. Many people think the show requires too much of its contestants contract-wise after the show is over, and some Idols even try to distance themselves from it (I'm talking to you, Taylor...
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Buzz on the Ann Arbor Concert!
Original at fanblastworld (WordPress)
• Sun, Nov 22
By Meagan The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra will team up with “American Idol” singer David Archuleta on Friday night for a concert titled “Christmas From the Heart” at Hill Auditorium. “I’m a big ‘American Idol’ fan,” Siefkes admitted. David Archuleta was one name I threw out. They brought up other names, like Taylor Swift. I brought up Miley Cyrus. Miley was very expensive, Taylor was even more expensive.” There are two articles on David’s Ann Arbor show! Both pieces are by Roger LeLievre. Article #1: In 2007, 16-year-old David Archuleta became one of the youngest contestants to compete on the TV talent competition “American Idol,” winding up as runner-up to David Cook after receiving 44 percent of over 97 million votes. David Archuleta’s self-titl... [read the full post]
Live Review: David Cook in Phoenix
Original at LiveDaily.com
• Wed, Nov 4
Early on in his show last night (11/3) at Phoenix's Veterans Memorial Coliseum, "American Idol" winner David Cook [ tickets ] wanted to assure fans that he was giving it his all. "In the intent of full disclosure, I'm going to tell you something and I want you to try really hard not to hold it...
Podcast: 202. Change It UpOriginal at jfjudah (WordPress)
• Fri, Oct 23
By jfjudah If you’re going to cover a song, you should change it up a bit, add your own flavor, or do it better than the original. Two examples: “Single Ladies” by Beyonce, covered by Pomplamoose (video here) and “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson, covered by David Cook on American Idol.
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Opinion: David Hosted KiWi Radio!Original at fanblastworld (WordPress)
• Mon, Oct 19
By Meagan AFS posted a picture of David Cook sneaking Archie’s Christmas CD into his jacket! Julia, the girl in this picture, says he was so excited to own a non-bootlegged copy of the CD. (Another fan gave him a burned copy of the CD that he’d been listening to up until the time this picture was taken.) David Archuleta has to be on the list. David Archuleta’s album of holiday music was released Tuesday.The CD features a splendid duet on “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” with Charice Pempengco, another teen with a wonderful voice. For those who wanted to hear more of David singing in Spanish, there’s “Riu Riu Chiu.” My money’s on David. [read the full post]
Opinion: Female Blogger Who Isn't Me Also Thinks David Cook Has Mean & Nasty Fans
Original at Top Idol
• Mon, Oct 12
By TopIdol Yay! David Cook is a nice guy! David Cook hates these self-righteous twats. He obviously seems completely aware of this nonsense going on, as security and Cook himself went out of their way to right an obvious wrong. Have you ever stopped to wonder why he seems to be on a never-ending tour? HE I...
Twitter Q & A With David Cook
Original at David Cook News & Articles
• Tue, Sep 8
David held is first Twitter Q&A session today with fans. Here's a copy of the transcript: thedavidcook Who is your favorite singer?? morgans my favorite singer is Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust, and Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace
Podcast: Kris Allen Interview with Andrew Cook at KCRADIO.com
Original at Top Idol
• Sat, Aug 29
By TopIdol Both Allen and Cook tried out with their brothers, in case you were wondering. Andrew Cook is stunned. (Perhaps his brother needs to fill him in more? Or is he just keeping the conversation going? Cook isn’t a bad interviewer whatsoever.)
David Cook Spent Time With Nieces & Nephews In Disney World
Original at Fashion.ie
• Tue, Aug 18
By fashiongossip American Idol champion David Cook takes his nieces and nephews for a flight aboard the Magic Carpets of Aladdin ride at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Monday morning (August 17).
Opinion: David Cook Speaks ... A Little
Original at David Cook News & Articles
• Fri, Jul 31
David Cook sounds tired. The American Idol 2008 winner has been on the road since March, relentlessly promoting his self-titled debut album in pretty much any venue that would take him. He's played colleges, theaters, casinos, clubs, fairs and festivals. WHO: David Cook
Opinion: David Cook's Golfing IdyllOriginal at David Cook News & Articles
• Wed, Jul 29
For every "Archie" fan who's prayed to see "Cookie" get his comeuppance, here's your chance to see David Cook neither win nor place, but show... out of a field of three. The American Idol champ took a couple of golfing buddies to the links at Los Angeles' Griffith Park for an episode of "Pepsi Mus...
Podcast: Album A Day: Axium - The Story Thus Far
Original at vivalamainstream (WordPress)
• Sun, Jul 19
By TJ Yes, I’m back, and today marks the day-late end to “Before They Were Famous” week here at Viva La Mainstream. Axium was the band led by American Idol winner David Cook. Axium was probably the most successful of the pre-AI bands, releasing four albums in the Kansas City area before Cook made hi...
Opinion: New Always Acoustic Interview - 7/3/09
Original at David Cook News & Articles
• Fri, Jul 10
DAVID COOK: Yep! DAVID COOK: Uh-huh. DAVID COOK: Okay. DAVID COOK: (Laughs) DAVID COOK: It’s on! DAVID COOK: It’s on! DAVID COOK: Uh-huh. DAVID COOK: Uh-huh. DAVID COOK: (Laughs) DAVID COOK: Uh-huh. DAVID COOK: Oh wow! DAVID COOK: (Laughs) DAVID COOK: (Laughs) DAVID COOK: Bye!
Ficlets of Insanity
Original at glambert_fic (Livejournal)
• Mon, Mar 30
Title: Ficlets of Insanity (it fits, trust me) Author: Cassie// tinkertoo Fandom: American Idol (seasons 7 & 8) Pairing: various, each is labeled. mainly David Cook/David Archuleta OR Adam Lambert/Danny Gokey, but there's a few others Rating: varies from pg to r, is labeled Summar...
Ficlets of Insanity
Original at lamkey_love (Livejournal)
• Mon, Mar 30
Title: Ficlets of Insanity (it fits, trust me) Author: Cassie// tinkertoo Fandom: American Idol (seasons 7 & 8) Pairing: various, each is labeled. mainly David Cook/David Archuleta OR Adam Lambert/Danny Gokey, but there's a few others Rating: varies from pg to r, is labeled Summar...
Podcast: David Cook and David Archuleta - The American Idol Experience Grand Opening - VIDEOOriginal at mjsbigblog
• Thu, Feb 12
By mj David Cook - Ryan Orlando David Archuleta - Ryan Orlando David Cook perform David Cook Interview David Cook Performance/Interview David Cook - Declaration David Archuleta David Archuleta, David Cook, Ryan Seacrest David Archuleta, David Cook, Ryan Seacrest
Great Review Of David, Gavin & Natashia At Hob
Original at David Cook News & Articles
• Tue, Dec 16
Performing on America’s biggest stage has helped Cook with stage presence, and he was fun to watch on Sunday. From a call for all cell phones to be swung like lighters during “Light On” to forcing all band members to wear Mickey Mouse ears during the song, Cook didn’t take himself too serious...
Not In Depth, But A Very Respectful Review
Original at David Cook News & Articles
• Fri, Dec 5
The Farr Side: Two Davids clash again with debut CDs By David T. Farr GateHouse News Service Posted Dec 04, 2008 @ 11:10 PM The “tale of two Davids” moves into Phase 2 now that the “American Idol” final 2, David Cook and David Archuleta, have released debut albums.
Allmusic.com Review
Original at wurdnurd (Livejournal)
• Wed, Dec 3
Seven years into its run and American Idol has finally produced a winner who can hold his own and work with his own Idols. This says more about David Cook, grand champion of season seven, than it does of the franchise itself: AmIdol suffered a significant ratings slowdown during its no-dram...
Podcast: New Music - Ani DiFranco, Vampire Weekend, The Ting TingsOriginal at mjsbigblog
• Mon, Nov 24
By mj Ani DiFranco - iTunes Originals - This week’s extremely late New Music post features David Cook’s favorite queer artist, Ani DiFranco. What a coincidence, David mentions her in an interview, the week she releases an iTunes exclusive album! The iTunes album is a greatest hits of sorts, fe...
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Entertainment Hotline » Blog Archive » BEYONCÉ, TONY BENNETT, NEIL BOYD, JONAS BROTHERS, HARRY CONNICK JR., DAVID COOK, ROSIE O’DONNELL AND THE BROADWAY KIDS, FAITH HILL, RASCAL FLATTS, AND SOLANGE KNOWLES KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON FOR NBC’S 11TH ANNUAL ‘CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER’
Original at The Entertainment Hotline
• Fri, Nov 14
Al Roker (”Today”) to Host Live Holiday Special for the Celebration of the 76th Tree Lighting Ceremony NEW YORK – November 13, 2008 – NBC kicks off the holiday season on Wednesday, December 3 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) with a dazzling display of musical talent and the lighting of the world’s most famous Christmas tree during the 11th annual “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” telecast. Hosted by Al Roker (”Today”), the star-studded annual tree lighting extravaganza will feature Beyoncé, Tony Bennett, Neil Boyd, Jonas Brothers, Harry Connick Jr., David Cook, Rosie O’Donnell and The Broadway Kids, Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts, and Solange Knowles performing current hits and holiday classics from Rockefeller Center in New York City. Broadcast again... [read the full post]
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Entertainment Hotline » Blog Archive » Boston Globe reviews the Idols on Tour and Give Thumbs Up to David Cook and Brooke White
Original at The Entertainment Hotline
• Wed, Nov 12
By Erika Boston Globe reviews the Idols on Tour and Give Thumbs Up to David Cook and Brooke White August 18th, 2008 The Idols played in Worcester, MA just down the road from where your EH team used to live. Worcester has a great concert venue and like the Jobbing Arena where we saw the Idols play on the opening night of the tour here in Glendale, AZ back in July , it doubles as a hockey rink so it is a cool and comfortable retreat from a hot summer night and great for a concert! Boston Globe Mark Hirsch wrote a great review of the show, pretty much echoing our own experience with one difference- we liked Michael Johns and his smoking vocals. Hirsch has this to say about Chikeze and Carly “High-energy R&B wildcard Chikezie showed what a shame it was that he was... [read the full post]
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Entertainment Hotline » Blog Archive » Why David Cook could become Rock’s Next Big Superstar
Original at The Entertainment Hotline
• Wed, Nov 12
By Erika Why David Cook could become Rock’s Next Big Superstar June 4th, 2008 Why David Cook could become Rock’s Next Big Superstar By Erika Blake Entertainment Hotline Reporter I’ve come to a conclusion that unless British men are gay they simply don’t know how to identify when another man is sexy. First Simon Cowell spent most of this season in the dark over David Cook’s charisma during season 7 of American Idol, but apparently Idol producer Nigel Lythogoe is in desperate need of someone shoving a flashlight into his hands in order for him to recognize what is obvious to the members of the feminine sex. OK!Magazine sat down with the American Idol producer who bluntly stated this head spinning ditty about Cook “He can certainly sing – and I’d like to... [read the full post]
Podcast: David Cook - Glamour Magazine 2008 Women of the Year Awards
Original at mjsbigblog
• Tue, Nov 11
By mj And to top off the night, none other than the trailblazer herself, Hillary Clinton. Friend Mary Steenburgen presented the American Idol fan with a surprise, a one-on-one serenade from David Cook with “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.” Mix 98.5
How To: "Light On" guitar chords by <b>David Cook</b>
Original at emusicality.com
• Sat, Nov 8
By talk David Cook shows you how to play "Light On" on a guitar. Straight from the Idol himself, he will teach you the "Light On" chords. This is a great tutorial as I am wanting to learn it too. David Cook should do it often. ...
Podcast: David Cook - Radio Interviews - “I remember just being really nauseous and dry heaving, I was so scared”
Original at mjsbigblog
• Thu, Nov 6
By mj ETA: Check out this brand-new interview with David Cook from Entertainment Weekly. It’s pretty in-depth and covers everything from that 2nd indie album David nearly had finished before his Idol stint, to giving Simon the what-for during the Idol finale, to recording his first major la...
[campppy] american idol : Title: For Good (8/?) Fandom: American ...
Original at Mytalk.at
• Tue, Oct 28
By campppy Fandom: American Idol Season 7 Pairing: David Cook/David Archuleta Rating: PG-13ish Disclaimer: I don't own them =[ Summary: Completely AU. David Cook is a spoiled, vain prince, who's used to getting what he wants. ...
American Idol Fic: Like Danny and Rusty Do
Original at ficangel (Livejournal)
• Thu, Aug 21
By i'm going to be on fucking youtube again AUTHOR: Mari RATING: NC-17 PAIRING: Michael Johns/David Cook DISCLAIMER: Not a jot of this is real. SUMMARY: What, you think that nothing at all managed to happen in Vegas? David Cook was getting used to the rock star lifestyle.
Podcast: But I Know This Crush Ain’t Goin’ Away…ay…ay..ay..yeah…Original at fanblastworld (WordPress)
• Fri, Aug 1
By maddiejogirl FanBlast fan Youngme’s cover art for David Archuleta’s new single “Crush” Teen Choice Awards! –Jenny PS: David’s voice sounded EVEN LOWER to me - did anyone else think that as well? PSS: Someone please tell David Cook’s stylist, “NO MORE GUY-LINER!!!” What was up with that? :o\
Idol Headlines For 7/29/08
Original at mjsbigblog
• Tue, Jul 29
By mj FOX 4 spoke to American Idol David Cook during his tour stop in St. Louis, Missouri. Cook talked about being able to make it back to Tulsa and the Kansas City area after winning American Idol. He did so without much fanfare. And, even went shopping for a much needed item: luggage. Cook will be in Kan...
Opinion: Toronto, Ontario - Canada, AI Live! Show - Bouffe’s Recap
Original at mjsbigblog
• Mon, Jul 28
By mj Sure, I was looking forward to hear Michael Johns and Carly Smithson sing. Those two were really the only ones I wanted to see/hear live aside from Cook. Still, I was expecting to be completely bored until my CFM stares boyfriend David Cook would come on stage. Yes, he’s my boyfriend. Dude, do yo...
Opinion: Idol Headlines For 7/8/08
Original at mjsbigblog
• Tue, Jul 8
By mj Idol worship, sans America In the interest of journalistic integrity, I must disclose at the outset of this review of “American Idols Live!” that I voted for David Archuleta. “Idol” moments with winner David Cook Bo Bice: Life after American Idol
David vs David
Original at Louisville Courier-Journal
• Sun, Jul 6
By Aaron Miller(noreply@blogger.com) It's down to David Archuleta and David Cook. The first David is a kid with a great voice and no marketing potential. He's more Taylor Hicks than Kelly Clarkson. Do people actually want to hear those slow, weepy ballads anymore? No. Can he sing anything upbeat and poppy? No.
David’s Newest VLOG + AI Tour BusOriginal at David Cook Collective
• Sat, Jun 28
By Steve Thanks CJ730 for keeping us updated! Update by Steve [ original link : OfficialDavidCook YouTube] CJ730 of DC Talk writes: David Cook "Sugarfoot" made a new video blog entry while in a car going to a magazine photoshoot with Andy Skib of MWK. He mentioned it was 6 days from the start of the Ido...
For The Record: U2, R. Kelly, David Cook, Amy Winehouse & More
Original at MTV
• Fri, Jun 13
By MTV News · You’d think that after conquering “American Idol” with his rock-tastic covers, winner David Cook would be focusing on showing off some original material. But on Thursday night, he busted out a cover of the Foo Fighters’ “My Hero” on the “Tonight Show With Jay Leno.” Turns out he learned ho...
Podcast: Wal-Mart Shareholders Meeting - David Cook and Jennifer Hudson Make an Appearance - VIDEOOriginal at mjsbigblog
• Fri, Jun 6
By mj He’s got his acoustic guitar. He’s singing “The World I Know” HOORAY! This is totally acoustic, he sounds wonderful. Acoustic version of “Time of My Life” is next. Wow. Not hatin’ on the Magic Rainbow so much today, this is my favorite version of the song so far.
Podcast: David Cook on the Radio
Original at David Cook Collective
• Sun, Jun 1
By Steve – on Simon’s apology, Kim Caldwell Update by Steve Thanks to CJ730 of DC Talk for the links! Join DC Talk now! Here’s a few of David’s post-Idol interviews. Some pretty interesting topics covered. Will he work with Lionel Richie? I do hope so. The “Hello” cover will surely be a smash hit! Listen...
American Idol Results: Pound for Pound
Original at TV Cocktail Blog
• Sun, Jun 1
By Julia Lilkendey At the end of the first two rounds it was a split decision. Simon declared Archuleta the winner at this point. Randy and Paula held back on that -- it's still too close to call. David CookCook sang "The World I Know" by Collective Soul. He was emotional and it brought him to tears afterward.
David Cook's win and Idol's seventh season generates theories, speculation, more boredom
Original at reality blurred
• Fri, May 23
By Andy Dehnart Why did David Cook beat David Archuleta? Theories include the cougar vote [AP], viewer demographics plus Cook's demeanor [AP], and Archuleta's "creepy stage dad" and the fact that "America hates a front-runner" [MTV News]. Everyone's trying to explain the victory, even people who don...
Podcast: Should win: David Cook. Will win: David Archuleta. Sadness.Original at the gideonse bible
• Wed, May 21
By ted UPDATE: I was wrong. Happiness! If you want to understand why David Cook should win “American Idol” this year, just listen to his version of Billie Jean. It may be Chris Cornell’s arrangement, but he didn’t record it like David Cook did. Good Lord: This is a ridiculously great single. In fact, i...