David Cook sang the national anthem before Game 3 of the 2008 NBA Finals.

Cook looked nervous. What do you think of the job he did?

We find Carrie Underwood extraordinarily sexy.

But the American Idol champion doesn't seem to agree.

"I don't consider myself sexy... I'm kind of a nervous person in general. I'm socially awkward. I'm not tall and sensuous. I usually wear sweats everywhere I go. Oh, and I burp a lot," Underwood told Cosmopolitan for its July issue.

We're pretty sure that quote just made Underwood more sexy.

Formerly connected to Chace Crawford and Tony Romo, Underwood admits she's been cheated on a "time or two," although she won't name names.

"Cheating is a deal breaker," Underwood said. "If you cheat you're gone. Getting revenge on a guy is just not worth it to me... the best revenge I can think of is becoming famous."

Kellie Pickler is set to team up with country superstar for a song on the former's latest album.

It will be called“Best Days Of Your Life" and is reportedly geared toward getting back at an ex who wronged them. Pickler had a funny, spot-on quote about the tune:

"You have to be careful when you date a songwriter. We always get the last word!”

You've been warned, fellas.

Kellie Pickler and Taylor Swift: a winning, beautiful combination!

In a less-than-stunning development, David Archuleta has signed a record contract with 19 Recordings/Jive Records.

This season's runner-up referred to the deal as "truly a dream come true,” and added that "I’m really excited to start working on everything.”

The Utah native and fan favorite already has three songs on the Hot 100 chart, including his memorable versions of “Imagine” and “In This Moment,” the song he performed on the American Idol finale.

Through it all, Archuleta remains humble and cautious, recently saying “school is really important, especially after all this ends. It would be nice to make a living off of it but you never know.”

We know, David. We know.

Already in need of a David Cook or David Archuleta fix? We understand.

Here's where you can catch season seven's finalists on tour this summer:

July 1  -  Glendale, AZ  -  jobing.com Arena
July 2  -  San Diego, CA  -  San Diego Sports Arena
July 3  -  Fresno, CA  -  SaveMart Center
July 5  -  Las Vegas, NV  -  Thomas & Mack Center
July 7  -  Los Angeles, CA  -  Staples Center
July 8  -  San Jose, CA  -  HP Pavilion at San Jose
July 9  -  Sacramento, CA  -  ARCO Arena
July 11      -  Portland, OR  -  Rose Garden
July 12      -  Tacoma, WA  -  Tacoma Dome
July 14      -  West Valley City, UT  -  The "E" Center
July 15  -  West Valley City, UT  -  The "E" Center
July 18      -  St. Louis, MO  -  Scottrade Center
July 19      -  Rosemont, IL  -  Allstate Arena
July 20  -  Columbus, OH  -  Schottenstein Center
July 22  -  Indianapolis, IN  -  Conseco Fieldhouse
July 23  -  Cincinnati, OH  -  US Bank Arena

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This is more shocking news that the elimination of Michael Johns earlier this season:

Clay Aiken is going to be a father!!! Multiple sources have told The Hollywood Gossip that the mother is Jaymes Foster, a record producer and Clay's close pal. He lives at her home when he's in Los Angeles.

The 50-year-old Foster, who produced several Aiken CDs, is due in August. She's the sister of record mogul David Foster. Oh, and she was artificially inseminated. Clay may have been achin for a child with Jaymes, but not through the natural means of reproduction.

Sorry.

We've heard that Clay will plau an active role in raising the child, though there's been no immediate word from Aiken's rep.

So, you tell us: Will Clay Aiken make a good father?

What will the first David Cook album be about? Let's ask the American Idol winner himself!

“It’ll probably be a rock record. I just want to make a record that’s going to make the hair on your neck stand up. Even if it doesn’t do well commercially, as long as I can put out a record I am proud of, that’s the goal right now. And hopefully the success will follow.”

Will you buy a David Cook album?

** Update: We hear the album is set for a fall 2008 release. Said Tom Corson, Executive Vice President and General Manager, RCA Music Group:

"David Cook is an extraordinarily versatile and talented artist with an impressive sense of musicality. He is a natural performer and a true star. We are thrilled to welcome him into our family.”

Did David Cook expect to win American Idol? Heck, he barely expected to make it past the initial round of auditions.

"I just figured I'd go in, sing a song and they'd say I wasn't what they were looking for. I'd go back to Tulsa to work on my record some more," Cook told reporters during a Friday conference call. "Apparently, somebody had another plan."

That's for certain.

In the end, Cook defeated David Archuleta by a 56% to 44% home viewer voting margin, roughly 12 million total votes.

"I think that number is actually really misleading," Cook said. "Obviously within the bubble of Idol, it's hard to kind of get a vibe for what's going on. But I definitely thought [Archuleta] was probably a little bit ahead of me if I'm being honest. I attribute the finale vote discrepancy just to my fans being awesome. I don't really know how else to explain it."

With the American Idol finale behind us, and David Cook staring at a future as the show's champion in front of him, here's a look back at last night.

It was highlighted, of course, by Cook's triumph over David Archuleta. Here's a still shot of the winner, singing "Time of My Life."

Relive other moments from the finale below, from season seven finalists such as Carly Smithson and Jason Castro, to season four champion Carrie Underwood. Click on the following pics now for larger versions...

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...