David Cook's The Last Song I'll Write For You

This week, American Idol Season 7 winner (and great-great-grandfather to Season 11?) David Cook returned to the stage that started it all for him to perform his new single, "The Last Song I'll Write For You". Since the release of his sophomore album, This Loud Morning, Cook has parted ways with RCA Records, and is looking forward to seeing how music listeners will receive this self-released effort of his. If you are a fan of heartfelt songs with a rockin' edge, check out the full live performance above!

Download "The Last Song I'll Write For You" on iTunes and Amazon. Follow David Cook on Twitter for the latest news and updates: @thedavidcook

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

Glee Cast - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
(featuring Lea Michele, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, and Naya Rivera)



I have an intense love/hate relationship with Glee, but when the show gets it right, it's magical. One of those moments appeared in the episode "Yes/No", during this musical number where Lea, Tina, Mercedes, and Santana are reminiscing on the moments when they saw and fell in love with their significant others. When Lea, Jenna, Amber, and Naya's voices are together in harmony, it's magic.

And of course, whenever this Roberta Flack comes to mind, I always reflect back on when David Cook covered this romantic ballad on Season 7 of American Idol:

David Cook Records Idol Farewell Song "Don't You (Forget About Me)"

For the past year, David Cook has been hard at work in the studio, writing and recording tracks for his highly-anticipated sophomore album with producer Matt Serletic, while collaborating with the likes of David Hodges, Ryan Tedder, and his bandmates, Neal Tiemann and Andy Skib. The record which will be released by 19 Recordings/RCA Records in Spring 2011, but much to his fans delight, the long wait for new music from Cook has finally been lifted through the arrival of an "extra treat"!

This morning, David Cook Official announced that American Idol Season 7 winner's rousing rendition of the Simple Mind's "Don't You (Forget About Me)" has been selected as this year's farewell song. The singing competition show will be using the resident rocker's recording of the 80s hit as they pay tribute to the Season 10's eliminated contestants each week. Cook's remake of the classic rock anthem will be an uplifting and refreshing relief from the roster of melancholy tracks typically used by the show as they bid farewell to their departing finalists.

Listen to the audio stream of the new song below. You can receive a free download of the recording when you pre-order Cook's forthcoming album through his official website. The single will also be available for purchase on iTunes and digital retailers on March 8th.

Be sure to catch the American Idol results show tonight on FOX to witness the first airing of Cook's "Don't You (Forget About Me)".

Idol Gives Back 2010

Segment of David Cook's trip to Ethiopia.

Tonight, American Idol hosted the semi-annual Idol Gives Back television event to raise awareness for their foundation, which supports a various charitable initiatives across the globe. It was a two-hour special filled with inspiring performances, emotional video packages and special appearances by supporters such as Sir Elton John, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, David Cook and many more. The work that has been done so far is tremendous, but we still have a long way to go towards creating a better world for the next generation.

Every effort counts. Make a difference today.

David Cook Is My Guitar Hero

This is David Cook, winner of Season 7 of American Idol, RCA recording artist and my self-proclaimed Guitar Hero. He returned back to the Idol stage on March 17th with an electrifying performance of the Rolling Stones classic, "Jumpin' Jack Flash". This man really knows how to rock it out.