Pianist, composer and Musical Director David Cook was born in San Diego to a musical family and raised in Columbus, Ohio. Now living in New York City, he has enjoyed a varied career of performing, ...

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 ...

David Cook's transformation from soul-patched slacker to "American Idol" is complete, and his overwhelming victory probably says as much about his soulful gaze and in-season makeover as it does about ...

David Cook got reviews from the American Idol viewing faithful for the mentoring job he did on Wednesday's episode. The Season 7 Idol champ was insightful and specific as he guided this season's Top ...

A front row seat to an American Idol performance just might be the best medicine. At least that’s the diagnosis from Adam Cook‘s friends and supporters in Terre Haute, Ind., who arranged a $45,000 ...

Inspiration for David Cook's new single came from equal parts Muse and The Wallflowers. "The gallop guitar riff on it is definitely a One Headlight kind of vibe," Cook says of Criminals, which is ...

On his new album, the "American Idol" season 7 winner delivers multi-layered vocals and meaty solos while wearing his heart on his sleeve. Now that's what we call a well-rounded rocker. By Shirley ...