David Cook Leads American Idol Charge in Omaha

He's not related to Kristy Lee Cook.

Unless you're simply going by the impressive audition and rumor that he's made it to the top 24 on this year's American Idol, just like the aforementioned early favorite on the show.

But David Cook has a fresh look and sound, as proven last night when he turned Bon Jovi's classic "Livin on a Prayer" into his own, unique serenade of the judges.

It worked. Simon, Randy and Paula all moved David on to Hollywood, anointing him as the only serious contender from an otherwise lackluster group of auditions in Omaha.

David Cook Photo

David Cook wants to be the next Chris Daughtry. It's early, but: so far, so good.

As American Idol auditions move to Miami tonight, we yearn for a better crop of singers and/or weirdos. Last night didn't have enough of either.



16 Comments

  1. Nancy Says:

    I think David Cook is a fine man he seems to have his ducks in a row so to speak. When David speaks you can tell he has his education and something to fall back on if this music doesn't do. I am sure the public will know he has talent as the show progresses, I plan to be watching!

  2. casey Says:

    David Cook is an awesome artist. He has been writing his own music since high school. He may have mentioned Daughtry, but he definitely has his own style and has been singing his heart since the days of his school musicals and playing music with his high school friends and during college. I adored him then and he has developed into quite a musician and songwriter. There alot of people cheering for him in his hometown of Blue Springs, Missouri. Way to go David, I will be voting for you.

  3. Erin Says:

    ps, David is actually 25 (12/20/82).

  4. Whitney Says:

    I saw the audition, but I don't know what has happened to him since then, (I don't follow American Idol, but I will now, at least this season) but David is an awesome guy! I went to high school with him and I wish him the best of luck. He looks a LOT different, but he's still hot. From what I remember, he's a stellar guy, genuine and has a great mind. Again, good luck David! I'll vote for you, cowboy.

  5. emma Says:

    Wow david cook is soooooooooooooo shex!!!!!!!!!!!!! DAMN!!!!

  6. Bobby Sue Says:

    What a talent. Excellent voice and creativity.
    Break me off a piece of that man.

  7. Zamantha Says:

    I love David and he is soooo sexy

  8. Melle Says:

    I'm jealous of the chick who went to high school with David.
    By far the best in the competition.
    Lacking charisma?
    I think not.
    Did you see the half smile and wink through Eleanor Rigby? Charismatic. AND sexy. Very sexy.
    The one thing that has been overrated about him so far, is the mention of Daughtry. There's no need for comparison between Chris and David-two very talented (good looking) men.
    Good luck David, though I'm sure you don't need it. :)

  9. Lady bug NYC Says:

    I want to take this guy and eat him up like a hot gooey chocolate brownie. He is so delicious. David, marry me baby!

  10. Christine ireland Says:

    David ur the next american idol i love u and please come 2 dublin!

  11. carla Says:

    I am a 42 year old mom who loves Idol and I knew from his audition David would excel. He has the potential to be an awesome rockstar , If he makes the right kind of choices, he will someday be the classic rock my kids are listening to when they are my age!

  12. Trish Says:

    Hi, my two year old son is guitar playing David Cook fan...he tells everyone that he loves American Idol and David Cook is the best. Every performance has been great, but Lionel Richie's, HELLO, was unforgettable, when David sang it, it gave me goosebumps! I wish him luck in this competition, no matter what he will be a star. I'll be buying his c-d's!

  13. Kim Says:

    OK...so where did this guy come from?...UNBELIEVABLE!!! The voice, the song arrangements he chooses, the look. Everything is so absolutely perfectly perfect...I am in love! Damn!

  14. sherry1227 Says:

    To All Cookies,

    Please vote for David Cook. DA's fans can vote non stop for their idol, we cookies can do it too.....for our David Cook!

    He wants to win this and only we can make it happen. Vote! Vote! Vote non stop for David Cook!

    Let David Cook be the American Idol & lives his dream.

    See what Cookey says on AI website:-
    What do you think gives you the edge in this competiion?
    DC: I don't know if I have one, but I know that nobody can say they've worked harder for this or have wanted it more than me.

  15. Shereeda Says:

    DAVID COOK FTW!!!

    vote ur hearts and fingers out tonight!!!!
    LET HIM WIN!!!

  16. christine dublin ireland Says:

    david ur most talented winner ever!i love u and u will have 2 do a gig in dublin.xxxx


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