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 ...

"This song sort of became a therapeutic process for me, as a way to personify my anxiety and make it something other than me," the American Idol winner tells PEOPLE Despite the emotional high of ...

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, ...

Former "American Idol" champ David Cook has set a summer date for the follow-up to his 2008 self-titled debut. By Jason Lipshutz Editor Former “American Idol” champ David Cook has set a summer date ...

In just a few short months, David Cook went from no-name aspiring singer/songwriter to household-name "American Idol" winner. By Billboard Staff In just a few short months, David Cook went from ...