Posts with tag "david cook"

David Cook Becomes a More 'Confident' Songwriter for Second Album -- Exclusive Video

Posted Jan 26th 2011 at 11:20 AM by Carlos Ramirez

While some of his fellow 'American Idol' alums have struggled to carve out a successful career after the show, 2008 champion David Cook has made it look easy. The Blue Springs, Mo., singer-songwriter saw his debut album for RCA Records sell well over a million copies while garnering rave reviews from the music literati. In this PopEater exclusive, Cook invited us into Emblem Music recording ...

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Where Was David Cook in the 'Idol' Finale Reunion?

Posted May 26th 2010 at 10:40 PM by PopEater Staff

Departing judge Simon Cowell was supposed to be the center of attention in the 'American Idol' season 9 finale. But ironically, it was the former 'American Idol' winners who stole the show during his special farewell tribute segment, which also featured the return of former judge Paula Abdul. In a true show-stopping moment, winners Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie ...

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Crystal Bowersox's Illness Clouds Contestant's Future

Posted Mar 12th 2010 at 05:15 PM by Sam Brand

You're a big deal if you can force 'American Idol' to shift its schedule. Last week, the guys sang before the girls after Crystal Bowersox's doctor kept the sick singer off the stage. It was an unprecedented shakeup for one of TV's most reliably scheduled shows. This week, Bowersox swept the incident aside and followed her talent into the Top 12. But will her health keep her from winning it all? ...

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David Cook Says He's Better With a Guitar Than Tools

Posted Jan 8th 2010 at 03:00 PM by Denise Warner

'American Idol' winner David Cook lends a hand to 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' this Sunday. On the show, the singer helps build a house for The Cowan family, whose 12-year-old daughter Kori suffers from a congenital blood disease. And although Kori herself is ill, during one of her hospital stays, she raised over $35K for the American Cancer Society -- a fact that really inspired David, who ...

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Great Michael Jackson Covers

Posted Oct 27th 2009 at 05:15 PM by Scott Harris

Since the untimely death of pop legend Michael Jackson, fans and artists alike have been searching for the best way to express their grief and one method is returned to again and again: through the music itself. Just yesterday, for instance, we told you about the new 'Thriller' cover by Frou Frou lead singer Imogen Heap. And with the release of the eagerly anticipated concert film 'This Is It', ...

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Carrie Underwood To Host Holiday Variety Show

Posted Oct 13th 2009 at 12:00 PM by PopEater Staff

Country superstar Carrie Underwood will be returning to Fox this December, but not to the show that made her famous. She will be hosting a holiday variety show tentatively called 'Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special,' Billboard reports. In a throwback to the 70's, the fourth-season 'American Idol' winner will perform songs and comedy sketches with the help of celebrity guests. So far ...