For many American Idol viewers in 2008, the battle between season 7 finalists David Archuleta and David Cook felt as intense as a presidential election. But the two musicians remained friendly ...

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 ...

AMES, Iowa (Iowa Capital Dispatch) - Iowa State University presidential hopeful David Cook said Thursday that when he arrived on campus the previous day, he was “feeling awesome about Iowa State.” ...

Archuleta finished in second place behind Cook on season 7 of 'American Idol' David Archuleta finished second place on season 7 of American Idol behind winner David Cook Archuleta tells PEOPLE about ...