David Cook, The Winner

I know I have been remiss in my blogging duties but there were so many things my eyes feasted on last week. Let's get the ball rolling on my overdue posts.


I told you so. David Cook indeed is the 7th American Idol. In the words of Simon Cowell, he was phenomenal. Undoubtedly from the beginning of the season, we knew he was going to be at the face-off round. The win was an astounding 12 million votes over David Archuleta. Very, very well done!

Last night the finalists all appeared on Larry King Live over at CNN. They are scheduled to go on tour this July in 50 cities.

Here are the shots I took while watching the interview.

David Cook

April 18, 2008

Have you seen him perform Our Lady Peace's song "Innocent" during Hollywood's Inspiration Week?

Have you heard his rearranged version of Mariah Carey's song "Always Be My Baby"?

He has never gotten into the bottom three ever since Idol started. I may never have a third eye or something like that, but I feel as if he is it.



David Cook may just be the 7th American Idol.

American Idol Fever

March 7, 2008

My friends know for a fact that even before motherhood struck me, I was a chanteuse! Apparently a frustrated one. Hehe. I joined singing competitions in San Miguel where I was lucky enough to be a grand finalist for two consecutive years. I sang songs of Barbra Streisand and Gladys Knight and the Pips.

I also remember the time when I auditioned to sing in Hyatt many years ago with the piano accompaniment of the late Tito Rudy. That audition night was one of the best moments of my life, me on stage singing with passion and entertaining people who equally share my love for music.

So whenever I watch American Idol, I tend to focus on every aspect of the contestants' performances. My mentor in Hyatt taught me how best to project to the audience, exude confidence in what you are singing, and as Simon Cowell always puts it, choose the right songs.

Tonight the 16 contenders will be trimmed down to the final 12 of the season 7 competition. I find some contestants to be interesting like Carly Smithson, David Cook, Chikezie, Amanda Overmyer, Brooke White, and David Archuleta.

I hope my bets get to the final 12 tonight!