David Cook

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Starting with just an acoustic guitar, Cook paid homage to one of his favorite bands, Collective Soul, with a beautiful performance of "The World I Know." He even performed a rendition of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" when an audience member shouted out a request.

Staff writer“American Idol” winner David Cook could have taken his first solo tour anywhere — concert halls, swanky clubs or dive bars. Observer: Have you used as a model the music of (Chris) Daughtry, a contestant on the fifth season of “Idol” who was known for his rock sensibilities?

Simon Cowell summed up the 2008 American Idol finale with two words: “a knockout” — for David Archuleta. Question: Do you still follow American Idol? Question: Is a second David Cook album likely to sound much different from the first? David: “No. I kinda enjoy kind of making my own path.”

Sometimes life steps in and makes you an offer that seems too good to be true. Take Kyle Peek for instance: landing a gig with Platinum recording artist that would normally go to an established player would normally be daunting to a drummer with only a couple of tours under his belt. But when Ky...

Cook, last season's "American Idol" champion, rocked to a sold-out Borgata Music Box crowd for more than an hour Friday. While embracing his crown, Cook isn't letting "Idol" define him, evident by a setlist that included covers and songs he wrote prior to becoming famous.

Q: Is there any downside to making your breakthrough, via a show like "American Idol?" Opener Ryan Star is an indie rock singer/songwriter who's best known for being a competitor on the second season of the CBS reality show, "Rock Star: Supernova." David Cook with Ryan Star

By Brian Dukes Staff writerDavid Cook will be the first to admit his life has changed radically since last May when he won the seventh season of Fox’s “American Idol” with a record-breaking 56 percent of the 97.5 million votes. DAVID COOK When: March 26, 7 p.m.

Let me just say that I'm kinda tickled by the implication that Carrie Underwood and David Cook, two people who owe their careers to Idol, are so on-the-go that they cannot sing their Idol segments live, but Brad Paisley has absolutely no problem squeezing the show into his schedule.)

Will be placed on I-70 Blue Springs, MO — Just in case you were in danger of forgetting about American Idol winner David Cook, the Missouri Department of Transportation agreed to place two signs at the city limits on Interstate 70 recognizing Blue Springs as the home of David Cook, who won A...

NIAGARA FALLS — David Cook leads what can only be called a charmed life, at least in terms of his career in music. He never intended to audition for “American Idol,” reportedly attending tryouts for the televised popularity contest only to offer support for his brother, who didn’t make the...

Sarah: I wouldn’t say I’m now a huge David Cook fan, but I definitely have more respect for his music and his songs. Usually you can tell if a musician is good or not based on their live performances, and he put on a really good show, so I have a new found respect for him. He definitely deserved to wi...

On a phone interview the day before David Cook performed in Pfleeger Hall, Alexandra Harcharek spoke with Cook about his tour, success since American Idol and screaming female fans. TW: How do you feel about the changes in American Idol this season?

Idol' worship: David Cook comes to Rowan While Season Eight of "American Idol" marches on, reigning champ David Cook will be rolling through South Jersey as part of the mtvU Presents David Cook's Declaration Tour 2009. Advertisement

By David Friedman "With the economy the way it is, everybody's budget is a little tighter. To have that many people go out and invest themselves in this record, it means the world to me. You know, I don't take that lightly at all." -- Singer David Cook I can't lie -- I might have bid in an eBay auctio...

Millions of people around the country fell in love with rock belter David Cook while watching him make other people’s songs his own week after week on the seventh season of American Idol. Cook won the competition handily thanks to viewers connecting with his rich, unfettered voice and pas...

Cook took his brother's advice and performed Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" at the audition, unaware of the success that would follow. After much hard work and dedication, Cook won the seventh season, receiving 56 percent of the votes, which was 12 million more votes than runner-up, Davi...

Ladylike (Album Version)" – Big Wreck Look, the idea of making a rock track out of a banjo riff...that's thinking outside the box. I love Big Wreck for the sheer fact that they never got too entwined in the typical rock band idea, and this song is very representative of that."

The way David Cook sees it, there's been no downside to his winning the seventh season of ''American Idol'' last May. Cook is not a solo performer like Archuleta. He's got a band, which he describes as ''four of my friends.'' DAVID COOK with Ryan Star

It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since we first met David Cook. But if you think it’s hard for us to believe, think what it’s like for David himself. I’m sorry, David. I’ll try harder… And I don’t think things will be falling out of place for David any time soon…

He and last season's "Idol" winner, David Cook, see each other frequently when they're paired to perform at corporate events, and Archuleta reiterates that the scruffier David is like a big brother to him. No Cameras Allowed at David Cook Concert Posted by Elizabeth Gomez

Staff Sgt. Loretta Fluck, a Buchanan, Mich. native, said, "I thought it was really great to see a new face in music, especially one that myself and many other Soldiers voted for on American Idol. It is a nice way to release your work stress and have fun with your fellow Soldiers."

Forget about getting tickets to American Idol David Cook’s national concert tour appearance in Kansas City April 22. The Blue Springs, Mo., native’s “Declaration Tour – 2009” will take him to 40 cities, kicking off in Tallahassee, Fla., Feb. 13 and wrapping up in Tulsa, Okla., April 25.

from myspace via snarkgirl @ DCO: This exceptional album offers listeners a little bit of love with a whole lot of rock. Cook has definitely set the standards high for "American Idol" and its future winners. The young rocker can only get better.

What else did our reigning American Idol winner have to say on this premiere night? Read on for our quickie Cookie Q&A... According to new judge Kara Dioguardi, the guys are looking good this year. Do you feel like you and David Archuleta had anything to do with an impressive male turnout?

His post-Idol work has already caused quite a stir in the business, and he's even broken records formerly held by music legends.  One week after winning, David had 11 of his songs debut on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, which is the highest number of new entries in a single week by an artist since...

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Musician David Cook became known in the native States after he took part in the seventh season of the American Idol competition and its winner. However, before he reached fame, the artist made a long creative way. David was born in Texas and he grew up in Missouri with two brothers. The boy got i...

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...

By ♫ it's not about you ♫ He had already released a debut CD, "Analog Heart," and was working on his second album when he auditioned for "Idol." Cook wasn't sold on the idea that his rock-pop sound would be a good fit for "American Idol." ...

By ♫ it's not about you ♫ David Cook. Season 7 winner Cook comes across as the big brother on tour. Maybe it's because he came out on top, or maybe it's just his nature, but Cook shows no signs of competition — not even the friendly kind. ...

By Bocephus P Skittles 12:11 David Cook, John Mayer, Ben FOlds, Incubus, Michael Buble, Amos Lee 12:12 [Comment From lexi] If you would have auditioned for American Idol this year, what song would you have sung? 12:12 Change Gonna Come- Sam Cooke ...