David Cook

The Struggle to Emerge from the Shadow of American Idol

source: souldavid (WordPress)

But how much has this been helpful?  How much has been a hindrance?  How can any of these talented individuals really flourish beyond their humble beginnings as an Idol contestant?  I mean, Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson still gets introduced FIRST as former American Idol contestant bef...

Published Wed, Nov 4

Jordin Sparks joining Star 94’s Jingle Jam, David Cook on ‘Extreme...

source: blogs.ajc.com

The past three years, Star 94 has included an “Idol” contestant in its Jingle Jam lineup: Elliott Yamin in 2007, David Archuleta last year and this year Jordin Sparks. The concert will be at the Gwinnett Arena December 17 starting at 7 p.m. Sparks, a Star 94 staple the past two years...

Published Wed, Oct 21

David to sing with A2SO at Hill Auditorium

source: David Archuleta Fanatics

Former "American Idol" contestant David Archuleta has announced a concert date at Ann Arbor's Hill Auditorium in conjunction with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, on Friday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. Archuleta, 18, was the runner-up on the 2008 edition of "American Idol," losing out to David Cook.

Published Sat, Oct 17

Kris Allen Album Cover Art?

source: topidol (WordPress)

If it is, I kind of like it. I always sort of thought the cover of David Cook’s album was rather douchey in appearance. I’m not sure where this began circulating, but relax. I’m on it. Enjoy the photo. I still think Kris Allen is one of the few Idol contestant who would ever warrant a second glance if y...

Published Sun, Oct 4

Blake Lewis: "I'm learning from my mistakes"

source: media.herald-dispatch.com

In my opinion, Blake Lewis is still the most original contestant in “Idol” history. Blake took chances that no other contestant ever had before. And without him opening the door, there would’ve been no David Cook, and possibly no Adam Lambert…

Published Thu, Sep 24

Adam Lambert names David Cook as one of his Idol inspirations

source: Examiner.com

Although Adam Lambert deserves major kudos for his mindblowingly original arrangements and level of creativity on Idol this season, there was another contestant who paved the way in this realm. Many of us recall some of the amazing twists David Cook ...

Published Wed, Jun 10

Your weekly random American Idol memo

source: USA Today

It's Friday, and that means it's time to take the American Idol discussion thread off the rails once again. Want to talk headlines? Season 9 try-outs start next week in Massachusetts, and Season 5 contestant Ayla Browan has some audition advice for the latest round of hopefuls. David Cook h...

Published Fri, Jun 5

David is Second Best AI Non-winner

source: David Archuleta Fanatics

“American Idol” glam-rocker contestant Adam Lambert, whose loss last week to Kris Allen for the eighth-season title was a real shocker, is not the show’s best non-winning contestant ever, you blog readers say. But he’s in the Top 3.

Published Tue, May 26