David Cook is Your American Idol
Congratulations to David Cook!
The former bartender knocked off David Archuleta by 12 million votes to capture the seventh season title on American Idol. Check out the winning announcement and Cook's subsequent performance of "Time of My Life" NOW.
Did you agree with the decision? Which David do you think will have a more successful career?
As you ponder those questions and send us your thoughts, click on each picture in the David Cook photo tribute below...
May 21st, 2008 9:48 PM
Good Evening,
To your question did America get it right. You bet. I have watched it from start to finish. He was the most consistent in giving it all for every task that was given him. When a singer creates an album there is always a variety of melodies, words and rhythms. As he performed and progressed each week it was as if he was creating an album. He is a very talented young man to take the songs that he chose and worked them to his advantage. I am a lover of music and there are times I have listened not only to my favorite singers but the ones that are not my favs, and understood why they do the songs they choose. I wish David Cook the best in everything. If he really understands the words he sang for his winning song at the end, then he will be one great artist and I look forward to listening to him into my golden years.........Keep your feet on the ground but yet soar like an eagle!
Diane McGovern
Miramar, Florida
May 21st, 2008 9:49 PM
I voted for Iron man:)
May 21st, 2008 10:47 PM
Because of tonights results, and the way the whole season has gone, my family will no longer be watching American Idol in the years to come. David Cook should never have made it to Hollywood. He does not have a quality voice and will only appeal to a small audience. David Archuleta would have appealed to an audience ranging from 9 to 90 depending on songs. He has a quality voice to be a real American Idol. My 27year old daughter referred to him as being a "legend" in his time and my 12 year old daughter could not believe that he had lost to this "rocker". When David Archuleta has his first CD to come out, I (a 59 year old grandmother) will be the first in line to buy it. When I hear David Cook on the radio I will change the station. There is a lot of talk about AI being rigged. I don't know if it is or not. But if it is, I fail to understand the reasoning for this happening. This could very well put the last nail in the coffin of American Idol. This is an atrosity to the aspiring young talent in our country.
May 22nd, 2008 12:01 AM
Gail, U R entitled to your opinion and I love David A., but David C. also deserved this win. U R so wrong, just sit back and watch, DC will make millions for AI. I will be first is line for DC's album and have already purchased his existing ones. Also I am a 52 year old female.
May 22nd, 2008 12:04 AM
Wow, how funny is it that as I was reading "Gail Russell's comments I was thinking that I had felt the exact same way.....only about the opposite David! I felt that if Archuleta had won, it would have been year 3 of sappy, unoriginal artists and Idol was truly on its way out. Or as "Gail Russell" said, the last nail in the coffin of American Idol. It's all about personal preferences I guess. Mine was definitely David Cook and I was extremely happy to see him win. In my opinion, he has the much greater chance at super-stardom. Archuleta, although he does have a beautiful voice, is typical. Not to mention his "aw-shucks" personality and his ready to cry everytime the judges praised him had me ready to turn off the TV. Wow, this time, for me, America got it right!
May 22nd, 2008 12:05 AM
David Cook is a superstar. I loved his drive, creativity, voice, stage performance,his stature and gracious reaction to all of the feedbacks by the judges. I haven't ever seen such a fabulous finale yet. Season 7 was the best!
The finale was the best entertainment I've ever seeen, and David Cook has been obviously very serious about all of his performances, yet,nothing but humble and grateful. I'm looking forward to the tour, and hope I can fight through to get an autograph. I'm buying up many of his CD's when released, for the sheer fact, I'll play them so much,that I will wear them out.
CONGRATULATIONS DAVID COOK, I LOVE OUR NEW AMERICAN IDOL.
David Archuletta, you are fabulous, and you have a magic career ahead of you.
oh and Simon....did you know I'm totally in love with you? I even named my beautiful kitten Simon...hehe that way Simon cuddles with me every night.
I'm so thrilled about this finale and the winner,I don't think I will sleep tonight.
David Cook has such a huge heart, and so does David A. They both are winners.
David Cook, your emotional reaction to you winning touched my heart so much,I had tears in my own eyes. God Bless You and God Bless David A.,and God Bless all the talent, entertainment, and dedicated fans in this #1 show! I'm an American Idol forever!
May 22nd, 2008 12:15 AM
I agree that David Cook is the most deserving contestant to have won American Idol. He can take any song and make it into his own which shows get talent and such strong dedication which allows for greaqt hopes for the future for the stunning David Cook. He can rock out on his guitar but has the gentle emotional side that makes him a real person and he deserved that win tonight more than anything. Like simon said on ellen the other day David Cook has worked hard in his life and he deserves this awesome chance at success which he will get!
May 22nd, 2008 12:37 AM
David Archuleta was definitely my favorite contestant throughout the whole show. I watched him from his audition to his final performances and he has such a sweet personality and an amazing voice.
However, I also agree that David Cook deserved the win. He's older, has a better stage presence, and much more experienced in the ways of the world. I think he'd be able to handle stardom better. And his voice is very light too, quite nice.
May 22nd, 2008 1:28 AM
This was the first time in American Idol history where I felt the winners were crowned last week when they became the last two standing.Both Davids deserved to win. They represent two different genres of music and each are incredibly talented. I would have been delighted if it had gone the other way. I am pleased that Simon apologized to David Cook about his harsh critique last night. I have to giggle when someone says the show is rigged when their contestant does not win. I am also willing to bet that the individual who has decided to part company from the show does not pick up a phone and vote. America has chosen David Cook as their winner. I love the show and no matter the outcome I will be tuned in as long as American Idol Exists:}
May 22nd, 2008 1:44 AM
I'm thrilled David Cook won. I fail to see how his doing so will be the nail in the coffin of anything. I agree David A has a lovely voice and I'm sure he will go on the do great things, but I personally love David Cook's gritty style and his presence. I'll be out like a shot to buy his CD, and I'll be buying David A's for my almost teen daughter. I don't think David Cook will be losing much sleep over some people turning off the radio when his songs are played, after all, everyone is entitled to their preferences.
And Susi, i think Simon is adorable too!
May 22nd, 2008 8:14 AM
I am absolutely releived and thrilled that David Cook won. Both talented but Cook will last where as Archuletta may have faded out. Can wait to see him live in concert
May 23rd, 2008 3:08 AM
Through out the whole season, the top two were obvious choices. Due to their immense talent and great voice. Through out every performance except the finals, i thought DC was a sure win. However, his last performance didn't quite show how talented he really is. He didn't quite produce that winning song. In fact i think his winning song was rather MJ's and Mariah's. Based on the last performance, he didn't quite bring his game on. It was a disappointment, that last show, to come from an Idol Winner!
David Archuleta really gave DC a run for his money and i'm sure he'll have a brilliant future ahead of him. Young talent with a great voice.
Again, this is based on personal preferences.
May 23rd, 2008 11:12 AM
DAVID A. SHOULD HAVE WON!!!! HE WAS BETTER THEN DAVID C.!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 13th, 2008 7:07 PM
Although this was a competition where only one person would be declared the winner, the truth is both David's were wonderful, unique and deserving. Since their styles were totally different, it doesn't make sense to say one is better than the other. It's really which kind of music do you prefer to listen to. I like them both, but I cannot stop playing David C.'s songs and find him very appealing.
I am saying this because I don't understand so many people declaring the David they like as the only one who was any good. That's ridiculous. They were both great!
To me, David Cook is the very best that AI has come up with in all the seasons.
June 23rd, 2008 7:58 PM
IMHO, DC is the better musician and the better performer. But David A is the better singer and an amazing artist. Personally, I think both will soar for a very long time to come because they each to very different audiences.
I had actually lost interest is AI over the years...until this finale. My David didn't win, and I was pretty bummed at first, but then DC won me over by the way he treated Archie after he won. (Not to his singing – I have a hard time listening to him because he misses his notes a lot – but to his humanity and kindness…it’s that different taste thing.) He is such a good guy and so is David A. I am proud of them both and so anxious to see them perform on tour!!!