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  • David Cook at the Teen Choice Awards 2008
  • David Cook on ‘Idol,’ 5-13-08
  • David Cook sings at Blue Springs South High School, May 9, 2008
  • David Cook is honored at Blue Springs High School in Blue Springs, MO
  • Jason Castro leaves ‘Idol’ cheered on by Syesha Mercado, David Cook and David Archuleta
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  • Jason Castro, Syesha Mercado, David Cook and David Archuleta
  • David Cook performs on last night’s ‘American Idol’
  • David Cook took on ‘The Music of the Night’ from ‘Phantom of the Opera’

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    David Cook at the Teen Choice Awards 2008

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    David Cook on ‘Idol,’ 5-13-08

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    David Cook sings at Blue Springs South High School, May 9, 2008

  • AP

    David Cook is honored at Blue Springs High School in Blue Springs, MO

  • FOX

    Jason Castro leaves ‘Idol’ cheered on by Syesha Mercado, David Cook and David Archuleta

  • FOX

    American Idol 7 - David Cook 5 6 ‘08 FOX

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    American Idol 7 - David Cook 5 6 ‘08 FOX 2

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    Jason Castro, Syesha Mercado, David Cook and David Archuleta

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    David Cook performs on last night’s ‘American Idol’

  • FOX

    David Cook took on ‘The Music of the Night’ from ‘Phantom of the Opera’

 

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May 26, 2011

Life After Winning ‘American Idol’: A Look Back With Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood & More

“American Idol” will crown its tenth winner on Wednesday night and from the moment show host Ryan Seacrest calls either Lauren Alaina or Scotty McCreery’s name, the newest “American Idol” will embark on a life changing journey.

Judging by past winners though, it’ll take the Season 10 champ a few beats for it all to sink in.

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