A 25-year-old from Schertz will get his shot at "American Idol" fame this season in hopes of proving "what my state can do." ...

"American Idol" season 7 winner David Cook reflected on how the show changed his life and who he still keeps in contact with.

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.

In 2008, American Idol named David Cook as its winner. Now, 17 years later, Cook talks exclusively with PEOPLE about his time ...

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These "American Idol" contestants and judges may be inclined to rock a fresh face from time to time. And some of them look totally different without makeup.

David Cook's voice was winningly soulful and earnest and he came across well as the music rocked. Season 7 of "American Idol" became known for the "Battle of the Davids" — Cook, and David Archuleta , ...

(This story was updated to add new information and because it contained an inaccuracy. The suspect in a deadly shooting once escorted Kellie Pickler to the CMT Awards.) The suspect in a deadly mass ...

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Earlier this week, Swimming World ran the first segment in a two-part series that highlights performances which have stood the test of time. In the initial feature, we profiled the female athletes who ...