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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.

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.)

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...

By archuletafanscene Click here to view the embedded video. David Archuleta was first mesmerized by Tamyra Gray when she opened the Top 30 semifinals with her outstanding performance of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.” It was the first time David was aware of how expressive and soulful music could be, and wha...

By mj There was lots of bitching about the contestants talking back. The DJs were annoyed with Anoop. I think the producers are prodding the contestants into backtalking–there’s so much of it this year. And it doesn’t help when Ryan asks pointed questions.

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By mj Right now, she’s in LA writing and recording her next album, but in a few days she’ll be heading to Orlando to hang out with other Idols like David Cook, Carrie Underwood and David Archuleta for the pre-opening of the American Idol Attraction at Walt Disney World on Thursday.

By LeBlanc With A Little Help From My Friends - Joe Cocker (original by The Beatles) Hazy Shade Of Winter – The Bangles (original by Simon & Garfunkel) China Girl – David Bowie (original by Iggy Pop) Honorable Mention: Eleanor Rigby – David Cook (original by The Beatles)

By LeBlanc With A Little Help From My Friends - Joe Cocker (original by The Beatles) Hazy Shade Of Winter – The Bangles (original by Simon & Garfunkel) China Girl – David Bowie (original by Iggy Pop) Honorable Mention: Eleanor Rigby – David Cook (original by The Beatles)

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...

By mj David Archuleta blogs about finding time to finish his project for Eagle Scouts: Who knew? He also officially announces that “A Little Too Not Over You”–co-written by David–will be his next single. Plus, he recently saw Carrie Underwood in concert.

By mj Videos are fun to post…so here is another one. David Cook answers questions from fans on MTV’ Buzzworthy Blog. Light On Light On 3rd Bonus Update: David did an interview at 102.7 as well. Video of David performing “Light On” after the jump. There was a little interview, too.

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

By mj David reveals in this interview that he wrote “Declaration”, the new song he performed on Saturday Night Live, with Johnny Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls. They wrote the song together in Rzeznik’s hometown of Buffalo, NY, and David says, “We knocked that song out kind of quickly.”

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...

By mj The most interesting bits to come out of the interviews are that American Idol producers, a few days ago, asked him to mentor contestants during Season 8 Hollywood Week. So, Michael may be back on our TVs come February. Also, he mentioned that Brooke White is recording in Nashville!

By Rickey David Cook — Matty in the Morning Matty talks to the American Idol winner David Cook about his album and new single, “Light On”. Ryan Seacrest and apple-bottom jeans? David Cook also talks about one of his finale songs “Dream Big”. Andy Skib will definitely be touring with David — we got the sc...

By mj First, David tells Ryan Seacrest on his KISS morning show today that a release date has been set for his upcoming Idol album.  It’s November 18, so mark that date on your calendars.  Or, maybe not, because release dates are subject to change, and they often do.

By mj Ryan Seacrest just announced on his radio show today that songwriter Kara DioGuardi would be joining the American Idol judging panel! Stay tuned for more details! Listening to her interview with Ryan, I expect she’ll be tougher than Paula, more knowledgeable than Randy, and more diplo...

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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\

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.

By podcast@foxnewsradio.com (FOX News Radio) Dave Anthony spends a few moments with American Idol winner David Cook. On May 21, 2008, he won the seventh season of the reality television show American Idol. Prior to Idol he worked as a bartender at the "Blank Slate" in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he would also occasionally play shows.

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...

Johnjay and Rich talk to the winner of American Idol 2008.

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...

By Rickey ShareThis David Cook performs “Happy Together” on American Idol Top 24 David Cook – was he lipsyncing??? I’m so confused. Are they lipsyncing this year??? Too confused to make a comment. I guess it was good. (Please give me a few moments to get my bearings). Listen to the audio: Pre-Order Top 24...

By mj Rumors were floating around about which song would serve as the boot song for American Idol Season 8.  David Cook’s “Daily AntheM” and “Long Way” a new song from Daughtry’s upcoming album were two songs fans were buzzing about. As it turns out, it’s a remake of Motley Crue’s “Home Sweet Home”...