(AP) - 'American Idol' winner David Cook plays a song from his self-titled debut album during a concert for fans at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
(AP) - 'American Idol' winner David Cook plays a song from his self-titled debut album during a concert for fans at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
Did you feel the seismic shift in the atmosphere? The wait is officially over for David Cook fans, as his CD dropped TODAY! As you can see on his web site, the countdown clock registers 0. Despite his hectic schedule in preparation for the big release, David sat down to talk with us about what went into making the album, his band, and what it was like working with some of his own idols.
Watch the David Cook interview now!
We also sat down with David just after his big win over fellow AI alum and good buddy David Archuleta.
Watch David's Post-Idol interview
As with many AI alums, David's look changed drastically over the season.
Visit the David Cook Transformation Gallery
Considering the recent horrific tragedies in Jennifer Hudson's life, we are pleased to report some excellent news regarding her self-titled debut album. According to Billboard.com, it only took a mere five weeks for Jennifer's CD to be officially certified gold. The album, which features a duet with fellow season 3 alum Fantasia, made an extremely impressive debut on the charts.
We wish her continued success. Congratulations, Jennifer!
No matter what season of American Idol, the alumni are all over the news and music circuit these days. Here are a few interesting AI alum stories of note:
Michael Johns' "Beauty"/"Man In Motion" is featured on producer and AI regular David Foster's new CD/DVD Hit Man: David Foster and Friends. The CD/DVD is set to release Tuesday, November 11th, 2008.
David Cook and David Archuleta fans had to have been thrilled to catch a preview of their favorite David's album, as both were available for an early listen thanks to Clear Channel Radio's Sneak Peek program. David Archuleta's album was released nearly a week ago, and it shot to number two on the iTunes chart! David Cook's highly anticipated CD drops tomorrow, November 18th, but his fans have already been listening, and the early buzz is that it's a hit. Billboard calls the album "a host of big, anthemic choruses that highlight the power of Cook's voice, namely the soaring 'Declaration' and Chris Cornell/Brian Howes-penned 'Light On.' Elsewhere, Cook exercises his right to rock with the swaggering, gritty 'Bar-ba-sol' and bares his soul alongside a delicate piano and string arrangement on 'Permanent.'"
The season seven Idol who became known as "the tiny girl with the big voice," Ramiele Malubay, will perform in a pre-Christmas concert at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City, Philippines. Danny Noriega is also set to perform.
AI-6 Winner, Jordin Sparks, has designed a line of clothing exclusively for Wet Seal. The Sparks collection will debut on Nov. 19 with holiday dresses.
The David's are making their mark on the holidays...and The Big Apple! First, we heard the news of David Archuleta's participation in the Thanksgiving Day Parade, and now it's been announced that David Cook will be performing at the annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" event in New York City.
David Archuleta's album just came out this past week and is already climbing the charts at record pace. David Cook is hosting a contest on his web site for the debut of his album, which will happen this Tuesday, November 18th!
Our guess is that we'll be hearing from both these AI alums for years to come--for now, have some fun by strolling through both of their Transformation Galleries.
David Archuleta's Transformation Gallery
David Cook's Transformation Gallery
(AP) - From left to right, musician Chris Daughtry and American Idol creator Simon Fuller arrive at the Keep a Child Alive annual Black Ball benefit event, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, in New York. (AP Photo/Andy Kropa)
(AP) - Former 'American Idol' contestant David Archuleta appears onstage during MTV's 'Total Request Live' at the MTV Times Square Studios Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
(AP) - Former 'American Idol' contestant David Archuleta performs during MTV's 'Total Request Live' at the MTV Times Square Studios Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
(AP) - Former 'American Idol' contestant David Archuleta appears onstage during MTV's 'Total Request Live' at the MTV Times Square Studios Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)