2008 American Idol Results Winner David Cook Analog Heart, Free Music, New Album, Photos, and More
May 22nd, 2008 by Karen“For the first time ever, I don’t really care who wins.” That was the way normally venomous American Idol judge summed up his feelings about last night’s season finale of American Idol.
His point was that the two finalists, David Archuleta and David Cook, were both worthy of winning the competition. But the truth is, they’re both kinda boring.
At any rate, David Cook (photo) defeated the puppy-eyed David Archuleta—and, in what was probably most surprising event of the night—it was Cook, not Archuleta, who broke down in tears after the announcement.
So who is David Cook?
The 25-year-old singer had been working as a bartender in Tulsa, OK prior to auditioning for American Idol (at the insistence of his brother). Cook also performed with bands such as Axium and the Midwest Kings. He released a solo album, Analog Heart, in 2006 and was named best local artist award in his hometown paper.
It’s nice to see someone win this show who has actually worked in the music business as a struggling musician, unlike most of the singers who have never been in a club or on a real stage before (high school musicals do not count).
Guess we’ll have to wait and see what his debut album has in store. Hopefully it’s better than that awful ballad, “Time of My Life,” he sang after winning the show on Wednesday.
Top American Idol Hits:
David Cook—“Day Tripper”mp3
David Cook—“Billie Jean”mp3
Carrie Underwood—“All-American Girl”mp3
Jordin Sparks—“No Air”mp3
