Profile
Famous as :
Singer, songwriterBirth Name :
David Roland CookBirth Date :
December 20, 1982Birth Place :
Houston, Texas, USAClaim to fame :
Winner of 7th season American Idol
Audio of David Cook's New Song 'Light On'
September 24, 2008 04:09:16While his debut album is still months away, David Cook has dropped the first single from the album. Titled "Light On", the song is co-written by Chris Cornell of Audioslave and includes deep lyrics, saying, "Try to leave a light on when I'm gone/Something I rely on to get home."
David's not-yet-titled debut album is due for release on November 18 under the courtesy of 19 Recordings/RCA Records. It will likely include co-writing credits from Collective Soul's Ed Roland, Our Lady Peace's Raine Maida, and Kara DioGuardi.
David Cook Confirms New LP Release Date
September 16, 2008 02:09:31Through people from RCA 19 Records, David Cook announces that his new yet-untitled album will hit the market on November 18. The upcoming LP will be produced by Rob Cavallo and will likely include Ed Roland of Collective Soul, Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace, and Kara DioGuardi as the co-writers for his new materials.
Commenting on the album, David says that he is still keen of working on rock music. "The music is rock and it's pretty undeniably me, which I'm pretty excited about," he states. "There's gonna be some interesting twists and turns ... that will keep people interested."
David Cook Team Up With 'American Idiot' Producer in Debut Album
August 06, 2008 02:08:21Winner of 2008 American Idol David Cook is working on debut album with producer Rob Cavallo, who has teamed up with Green Day in the band's 2004 "American Idiot" album. David said that his taste of music just fits Rob's. Therefore, he thinks that they will be a good team. In a statement, he said, "I think he's a great producer with the kind of sound that I want. And in talking to him, he's just a good guy. Like the song selection I had on the show, Rob just fit."
From 20 singles that are expected to be in the album, David has finished 7 of them. He said that the songs represent his character as a rock singer. David schedules to release the album in mid-November.
'Gossip Girl' Wins Six Teen Choice TV Awards
August 04, 2008 12:08:52The full winners from all categories, including TV, movie, and music, of the 2008 Teen Choice Awards have been unveiled Sunday, August 3. Dominating the TV nominations with a total of 14 nods, CW's teen drama "Gossip Girl" leads the pack, winning 6 awards all at once. In addition to winning the Choice TV Show Drama award, the series also seizes the Choice TV Breakout Show award.
Its cast, meanwhile, also bring home several awards. Blake Lively is a double winner, taking home the awards for both Choice TV Actress Drama and Choice TV Breakout Star Female categories. The Choice TV Breakout Star Male is given to Chace Crawford. Ed Westwick wins the Choice TV Villain award, thanks to his role of Chuck Bass.
Hollywod Celebs Sign on to Lend a Helping Hand for Cancer Telethon
July 29, 2008 02:07:02Acting, singing, and hosting are not the only things many of Hollywood celebrities could do. In real life, they actually can do more, taking part in cancer telethon for example. Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson, and Charlize Theron are just some of the public figures who have agreed to lend a helping hand for the project.
They will be joined by fellow celebs, including American Idol champion David Cook, Christina Applegate, Meryl Streep, Sally Field, Lance Armstrong, Josh Brolin, Casey Affleck, and America Ferrera, all of whom have signed on to help work the phonebank during an upcoming benefit for Stand Up to Cancer, slated for September 5 later this year. The event will be simultaneously aired on ABC, CBS and NBC to raise money for cancer research and treatment.
David Cook Starts Album's Work, Eyes November Release
July 26, 2008 01:07:46It looks like American Idol's seventh season winner David Cook is very keen to finish and release his new LP as soon as possible. Speaking to Billboard.com, the rocker stated that he has already started the recording process for the new album and hope to drop it in November.
In the interview David revealed that he is aiming to record about 20 tracks and so far he has already finished 7 songs. "I think we've for sure got seven songs. We're gonna try to get to around 20 I think, and work it out from there," David said.
Skechers Signs American Idol David Cook as Its New Spokesmodel
July 10, 2008 09:07:47David Cook is cashing in on his new predicate as an American Idol by signing an endorsement deal with shoe giant Skechers. He, thus, will be featured in several print promotional campaigns for the line through December 2009.
Announcing their partnership Wednesday, July 9, Skechers confirmed they will use Cook's image to advertise its line of casual footwear, including the new styles which according to the company "will reflect his personality, interests and appeal." Cook will begin appearing in a fall campaign to coincide with the release of his first post-Idol album on 19 Recordings/RCA Records and the continuing of American Idols Live! Tour 2008.
David Archuleta Signed to the Same Label as David Cook's
June 06, 2008 11:06:44The intriguing battle between two Davids on the recent American Idol seventh season finale, could continue once again outside of the talent show. Both David Archuleta and David Cook seem set to compete in making and selling new albums, after Archuleta has followed Cook's footsteps and signed with the same record label as his rocker buddy which is 19 Recordings.
Commenting about the record deal Archuleta told the press, "Signing a record contract with 19 Recordings/ Jive Records is truly a dream come true. Being a fan of 'American Idol' since season one and admiring the alumni, I am honored and humbled to be a part of that group. I'm really excited to start working on everything." Reports also said that the upcoming debut LP of the 17-year-old singer could be released later this year after he finishes his American Idol tour.
David Cook Strikes Major Record Deal
May 29, 2008 01:05:35David Cook is set to fulfill his musical career dreams after the American Idol Seventh Season winner has finally signed a major record deal. Cook will release his debut LP under 19 Recordings/RCA Records and it is being set for release this fall. The rock singer reportedly will start his album's works over the summer, taking up the empty dates from his upcoming Idol Tour which will starts on July 1.
Commenting about the deal, the 25-year-old rocker said to the press, "Signing this deal is truly a dream come true. I am looking forward to the recording process...The support I have received from America has been overwhelming, and I can't wait to hopefully do right by them." Meanwhile, Cook's current label through their vice president, Tom Corson, also shout out their praise on the rocker saying, "David Cook is an extraordinarily versatile and talented artist. He is a natural performer and a true star. We are thrilled to welcome him into our family."
American Idol Champ David Cook Dating Former Idol Contestant Kimberly Caldwell
May 28, 2008 09:05:51Wasting no time since his recent crowning as American Idol champion, David Cook has apparently scored himself a lover. And appeared to be true his love interest is former "Idol" contestant Kimberly Caldwell. Both of them have already gone on a date.
Never to shy away from showing his interest in Caldwell, Cook even asked her out on the TV Guide Network. "I'm just excited because I finally get to talk to you," he told her during an interview on the Idol Tonight show Wednesday night, May 21. "I've been hearing you say all these nice things about me all season, So I'm actually going to ask you to dinner right now."
Artist of the Week: David Cook
May 26, 2008 09:05:36Nothing may taste better than when you have a legion of people celebrating your achievement in something that you really like. David Cook has just experienced such occurrence after he stole the crown on American Idol's seventh cycle. Not only did the Missouri native take the joy alone, the rocker already has a large base of fans even before he releases an album.
On Wednesday, May 21, 2008, Cook was declared a winner of popular singing competition, American Idol, that absorbed as many as 97.5 million votes from phone lines and text. His win over other contestant David Archuleta was particularly almost a knock out for the percentage was between 56 to 44 with 12 million being the difference. Cook who wept after announced as the winner, then resumed his victory by singing the winner number "The Time of My Life" that quickly proved his fans' existence.
David Cook's First Single Tops iTunes, Eyes on a Rock Album
May 24, 2008 01:05:27David Cook has been stealing the headlines lately, certainly because the fact that he "surprisingly" wins the American Idol's seventh season with a solid margin over David Archuleta. Although arguably considered as a shocking result, new reports suggested that Cook's victory at the Idol was not in vain. It's proved by the success of his first single "The Time of My Life" that already tops the iTunes download charts on Friday, May 23.
Not only "The Time of My Life" other three songs that he sang on this week Idol's final on May 20 also listed on the top four downloads at iTunes. The songs are, "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For", "Dream Big" and "The World I Know".
David Cook Crowned Winner of American Idol
May 22, 2008 09:05:50Finally, the battle of the Davids on the seventh season of American Idol was won by a rocker. David Cook successfully sucked in a larger number of votes than David Archuletta, a 17-year-old Utah native. Cook took the winning, which was announced on Wednesday, May 21, with a weep and disbelief.
Host Ryan Seacrest said that the votes for Cook and Archuleta was not even close. The finale drew in a total of 97.5 million votes from phone lines and text but Cook himself owns 56 per cent of it while Archuleta took the remaining 44 per cent.
Full Report on Seventh Season 'American Idol' Finale
May 21, 2008 10:05:48The battle of the Davids on the seventh season of American Idol has been officially grinding since last night (May 20) when the two last-standing contestants showcased their final efforts in winning the love from American people. The finale of the show was aired on FOX at 8:00 P.M., presenting David Cook and David Archuleta on Nokia Theater's stage taking three rounds each and here is the report.
The first round was picked by Sony BMG producer and music mogul, Clive Davis, who opted U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" for Cook and Elton John's "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" for Archuleta. Feedbacks from the judges were surprisingly different from expectation when the acid-tongue judge Simon Cowell who had predicted Cook's win, said "Round 1 goes to David Archuleta." Other judge Randy Jackson said that Archuleta's performance was one of the best in the season while Paula Abdul preferred to speak in metaphor by saying "the sun is never going to go down on you!" On the other side, Simon commented on Cook's performance as "tense" and "emotional".
Syesha Voted Off, American Idol Prepares Battle of the Davids
May 15, 2008 10:05:23For the first time ever in American Idol history, the winner for its new season has been known a week prior. It will be David. With contestant Syesha Mercado being voted off on Wednesday, May 14, the battle for the Season 7 winner is left between two Davids, the 17-year-old Utah native David Archuleta and Missouri rocker, David Cook.
Luck did not follow Mercado anymore for after being several times put on the bottom positions and escaped it, the last standing female contestant finally gave up her position after receiving the lowest vote. The singer who was a waitress before the Idol stint, delivered her rendition of Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You" that was judge Randy Jackson's choice, Peggy Lee's "Fever" as her own choice and Gia Farrell's "Hit Me Up" as producer's choice.
7th Season American Idol Top Three Announced
May 08, 2008 04:05:13The popular singing competition American Idol that has entered its seventh season has got into its dying stages as now there are only three contestants left to battle for the title. At the result show on May 7 the competition has shown the exit door for another contestant Jason Castro, leaving the likes of David Archuleta, David Cook and Syesha Mercado on the top three.
Jason received the lowest vote following his poor performance at the Idols night on Tuesday, May 6. On that day he sang two songs, Bob Marley's "I Shoot the Sherrif" and Bob Dylan's "Mr Tambourine Man". It was in the second song when he really messed it up as he forgot the lyrics of it.
