New David Cook - Light On
David Cook’s first single, “Light On” hit iTunes this morning. I guess I failed to catch this one when AOL Music supposedly premiered it. David Cook will probably always be in the shadow of the American Idol 7 runner-up — little David Archuleta — because, quite frankly, Archuleta’s music is a lot more marketable. Whether [...]

David Cook - His Single “Light On” - First Listen!
Finally!  David Cook’s new single, “Light On” is available for preview at the AOL Popeater blog, right HERE. My verdict? While I was hoping for more Foo Fighters and less Hinder in David Cook’s debut single–not a fan of the Rock Power Ballad–I think the song is destined to be a radio hit. I’m not digging the minor-key verse, but when the song opens up in the chorus it’s got a hook that’s big, sweeping, romantic.  As always, Cook’s vocals are sp

David Cook - New Single - “Light On”
David Cook’s new single will be released next week. That, according to Rickey.org, who hosted a cell cert from today’s Ford Day performance featuring David Cook and David Archuleta, where Cook divulged the information to a fan. I told you guys in this post it would be the end of September! So much for David Cook’s declaration by the buses that the single would drop mid-October. The single is called “Light On”. At today’s Ford Day luncheon, David Cook performed “

David Cook Single “Light On” Debuts on AOL 9/24, Releases to iTunes 9/30
The news y’all have been waiting for has finally arrived…From David Cook’s official website: David Cook’s first single, “Light On,” produced by Grammy winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Kid Rock) is released radio this week and will be made available on iTunes on 9/30. “Light On” will premiere exclusively on AOL Music on Wednesday, September 24, on AOL’s pop culture news site, PopEater.com. Earlier this year, Cook had the biggest single premiere of the y

David Cook turns the ‘Lights On’ His First Single
David Cook is ready to step into the limelight with the debut of his first single, "Lights On," later this week. Get ready for some rockin’ good times as the "American Idol" winner’s first single hits radio airwaves this week and is available on iTunes Sept. 30. With the aid of many of music’s greats, the rocker has high hopes for his first single. "Lights On" was co-written by rocker Chris Cornell who has fronted both Audioslave and Soundgarden, and is bei

David Cook Release “Light On” Single
It seems that “American Idol” is successful on discovering America’s singers and put them into the limelight. David Cook, who is the most recent “American Idol” winner, is set to premiere his first single, “Light On” off of his unnamed album. “Light On” was the tune produced by Grammy-winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Kid Rock) and penned by Chris Cornell and Hinder. Rob Cavallo has produced for such big names as Green Day, Kid Rock and Eric C

‘American Idol’ David Cook Announces Album Release Date
"American Idol" winner David Cook has an album release date everyone can be thankful for! Just in time for the Thanksgiving season, David’s debut album will be released on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Cook has teamed up with Grammy-winning producer Rob Cavallo on the album. Cavallo has produced the likes of both Kid Rock and [...]

David Cook: American Idol Or America's Next Top Model? [Airbrushing?]
OK, first of all: The picture at left is the promotional picture that Sony/BMG is distributing with material regarding American Idol winner David Cook, and, um, what happened? It's like they decided to blast away his bartender-next-door looks (and his apple cheeks!) with Photoshop's "airbrushed makeup" filter. I found said picture next to the stream of Cook's new, Chris Cornell-assisted single "Light On," which is over at PopEater. Unsurprisingly, I was pretty much right on the money about it being the sou

David Cook new single with lyrics “Lights On”
American Idol winner David Cook has released his first single, Lights On, this week.  Check out the song and read the lyrics on the flip. Never really said too much Afraid it wouldn’t be enough Just try to keep my spirits up When there’s no point in grieving Doesn’t matter anyway Words could never make me stay Words will never take my [...]

David Cook - Ford Day - VIDEOS
Have we had enoughDavid Cookexcitement for one day? Oh, hell no!Besides revealing to a group of fans the name of his new song–it’s called “Light On”–he performed “The World I Know”, “Hello” and “Time of My Life” at the Ford Day Luncheon Friday afternoon, alongside David Archuleta who also did his thang. You can watch his performances via video…After the JUMP…PatriciaErin is the videographer…She did the Archie videos too. Th

'American Idol' News: David Cook Sets Release Date, Kellie Pickler Heads to Times Square
American Idol winner David Cook has announced an official release date for his debut album.  In order to get the album out in time for the holidays, Cook moved up the release date to Tuesday, November 18.  There is no official name for the album just yet (though I suspect it might be self-titled), but that information should be released within the next month or so.  Cook's record will be released on the 19 Entertainment/RCA Records label, the same recording companies that are so closely linke

David Cook’s Debut Album
David Cook’s new album is set to be released on Nov. 18. What? You can’t wait? Well luckily, your American Idol desperation was anticipated, and a new social networking and fan site was launched today. DavidCookOfficial.com, which has a welcome video by David Cook himself. Website allows you to create profiles, blog, watch videos, and find other David Cook fans within their hometowns. David Cook rose to stardom in American Idol’s seventh season, after getting 56 percent of votes during his final

David Cook Drops the 'Lights On' His First Single
David Cook is ready to step into the limelight with the debut of his first single, "Lights On," later this week. Get ready for some rockin' good times as the "American Idol" winner's first single hits radio airwaves this week and is available on iTunes Sept. 30. With the aid of many of music's greats, the rocker has high hopes for his first single. "Lights On" was co-written by rocker Chris Cornell who has fronted both Audioslave and Soundgarden, and is being produced by Grammy winning producer Rob Cav

Get the Lights On David Cook!
After months of planning, processing and recording, Cook is ready to let the world hear his recipe. The first single is planned to be released this week, and is available on iTunes Sept. 30. With many great names behind the song, this former bartender has high hopes for the single. “Lights On” was co-written by rocker Chris Cornell who has fronted both Audioslave and Soundgarden, and is being produced by Grammy winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day and Kid Rock). Don’t worry about cravi

David Cook Album Release Date November 18
American Idol 7 champ David Cook will release his still-untitled debut album on November 18, 19 Recordings/ RCA Records revealed on Monday morning. DavidCookOfficial.com, a social networking and fan site, launched on Monday.

David Cook New Single Co-Written With Chris Cornell
In News: The American Idol winner hooks up with the Audioslave frontman

David Cook's new single is released
The first single from American Idol winner David Cook has just been posted at PopEater.com. Light On was produced by Grammy-winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Kid Rock) and is scheduled for iTunes release on Sept. 30. Meanwhile, Cook's as-yet-untitled debut album will be released on Nov. 18. <A HREF="xhttp://ad.usatoday.com/RealMedia/ads/click_nx.cgi/www.usatoday.com/life/quickq.htm@Spon1?x" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="http://ad.usatoday.com/RealMedia/ads/adstream_nx.

American Idol hits bigger numbers.
The 2008 American Idol tour, headlined by David Cook, was a substantially greater success than last year’s, but failed to match the star-studded, Taylor Hicks-led 2006 edition. This summer’s tour pulled in $29.3 million, according to Billboard Boxscore, compared with 2007’s $20.9 million and 2006’s $35.2 million. Seats were filled at an 85.4% average rate; in 2007 that figure sagged to 68.4% after the 2006 tour ran at 96.1% capacity. Related Post Simon Cowell gets e

David Cook Sets New Album Release Date
In News: His first since winning the 2008 American Idol

Release Date Announced for Debut David Cook Album
When will David Cook release his debut album?Follow this article's jump now for the news....NOVEMBER 18!Will you buy the debut album from David Cook?Circle that date on your calendar now, fans. Rumors have stated that David Archuleta's first CD will drop that day, too. We're yet to receive confirmation of that, however. 

The Lights are On for David Cook
With his album due out November 18, David Cook has just released his first single from it.It's called “Light On” an here are the song's lyrics:Never really said too muchAfraid it wouldn’t be enoughJust try to keep my spirits upWhen there’s no point in grievingDoesn’t matter anywayWords could never make me stayWords will never take my placeWhen you know I’m leaving(Chorus)Try to leave a light on when I’m goneSomething I rely on to get homeOne I can feel at nightA nak

American Idol Winner David Cook Will Release His Debut Album on 11/18
First Single 'Light On' is Released to Radio This Week and Will Premiere Exclusively On AOL Music on Wednesday NEW YORK, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- American Idol winner David Cook will release his debut album on November 18th, 2008 (19 Recordings / RCA Records). The first single, "Light On," produced by Grammy winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Kid Rock) is released to radio this week and will be made available on iTunes on 9/30. "Light On" will premiere exclusively on AOL Musi

David Cooks Up Album Release Date
Skechers Some rock solid news regarding the rock-heavy release from reigning American Idol champ David Cook: His debut album finally has a drop date. The 25-year-old’s as-yet untitled album is set for release on Nov. 18, his label, 19 Recordings/ RCA Records revealed this morning. The announcement of the album’s release coincided with the launch of DavidCookOfficial.com, [...]