The season 7 winner talks to PEOPLE about his music, his career and what 'Idol' gave him In 2008, American Idol named David Cook as its winner. Now, 17 years later, Cook talks exclusively with PEOPLE ...

David Cook is reflecting on his American Idol victory in 2008 and its impact on his life, sharing who from the show he keeps in touch with and a special request he made involving The Price is Right.

The season 7 'American Idol' winner will begin promoting his sophomore album by singing new single "The Last Goodbye." By Shirley Halperin David Cook is headed back to American Idol. The Season 7 ...

NEW YORK (Billboard) - In just a few short months, David Cook went from no-name aspiring singer/songwriter to household-name "American Idol" winner. His post-"Idol" single "The Time of My Life" ...

About 50 former American Idol winners and contestants paid tribute to Simon Cowell on Wednesday night's finale. But two former stand-outs were missing: season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert and season 7's ...

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A year ago David Cook was a struggling musician with just $30 in the bank, competing for a spot on top-rated television talent show "American Idol." On November 18, "Idol" ...

As the season 7 champ returns as a guest mentor on Wednesday, THR highlights Cook's top competition performances of '80s hits. By Michele Amabile Angermiller American Idol season seven winner David ...

When David Cook found out he had passed his initial audition for “American Idol” and would advance to have a chance to compete on the hit television series, he felt something besides happiness and ...

Back home, prior to his run on "Idol," Cook had already self-released one album and had another on the way. "I bartended and was playing acoustic gigs a couple of times a month," Cook told Weekender, ...

"American Idol" winner David Cook performs during a sold-out show at the Clark State Performing Arts Center's Kuss Auditorium on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. "American Idol" winner David Cook performs ...

In 2008, American Idol named David Cook as its winner. Now, 17 years later, Cook talks exclusively with PEOPLE about his time on the show, who he still keeps in touch with and what he's been up to ...