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 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.