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DAVID COOK
HOMETOWN Blue Springs, Mo. AGE25

Last Song:
'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' (U2), 'Dream Big' (Emily Shackelton) and 'The World I Know' (Collective Soul)

Favorite Pop Artists:
Lenny Kravitz, John Mayer


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DAVID ARCHULETA
HOMETOWN Murray, Utah AGE17

Latest Song:
'Don't Let The Sun Go Down on Me' (Elton John), 'In This Moment' (Ryan Gillmor) and 'Imagine' (John Lennon)

Favorite Pop Artists:
Natasha Bedingfield, Michael Jackson


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    AMERICAN IDOL: Television's biggest event, AMERICAN IDOL, returns for its seventh season in a special two-night, four-hour season premiere Tuesday, Jan. 15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Wednesday, Jan. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Pictured: San Diego auditioners arrive for thier chance to become the next AMERICAN IDOL. CR: Michael Becker / FOX

  • 'American Idol' Show Photos

    AMERICAN IDOL: Television's biggest event, AMERICAN IDOL, returns for its seventh season in a special two-night, four-hour season premiere Tuesday, Jan. 15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Wednesday, Jan. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Pictured: San Diego auditioners arrive for thier chance to become the next AMERICAN IDOL. CR: Michael Becker / FOX

  • 'American Idol' Show Photos

    AMERICAN IDOL: Television's biggest event, AMERICAN IDOL, returns for its seventh season in a special two-night, four-hour season premiere Tuesday, Jan. 15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Wednesday, Jan. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Pictured: San Diego auditioners arrive for thier chance to become the next AMERICAN IDOL. CR: Michael Becker / FOX

  • 'American Idol' Show Photos

    AMERICAN IDOL: Television's biggest event, AMERICAN IDOL, returns for its seventh season in a special two-night, four-hour season premiere Tuesday, Jan. 15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Wednesday, Jan. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Pictured: San Diego auditioners arrive for thier chance to become the next AMERICAN IDOL. CR: Michael Becker / FOX

  • 'American Idol' Show Photos

    AMERICAN IDOL: Television's biggest event, AMERICAN IDOL, returns for its seventh season in a special two-night, four-hour season premiere Tuesday, Jan. 15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Wednesday, Jan. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Pictured: San Diego auditioners arrive for thier chance to become the next AMERICAN IDOL. CR: Michael Becker / FOX

  • 'American Idol' Show Photos

    AMERICAN IDOL: Television's biggest event, AMERICAN IDOL, returns for its seventh season in a special two-night, four-hour season premiere Tuesday, Jan. 15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Wednesday, Jan. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Pictured: San Diego auditioners arrive for thier chance to become the next AMERICAN IDOL. CR: Michael Becker / FOX

  • 'American Idol' Show Photos

    AMERICAN IDOL: Television's biggest event, AMERICAN IDOL, returns for its seventh season in a special two-night, four-hour season premiere Tuesday, Jan. 15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Wednesday, Jan. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Pictured: San Diego auditioners arrive for thier chance to become the next AMERICAN IDOL. CR: Michael Becker / FOX

  • 'American Idol' Show Photos

    AMERICAN IDOL: Television's biggest event, AMERICAN IDOL, returns for its seventh season in a special two-night, four-hour season premiere Tuesday, Jan. 15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Wednesday, Jan. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Pictured: San Diego auditioners arrive for thier chance to become the next AMERICAN IDOL. CR: Michael Becker / FOX

  • 'American Idol' Show Photos

    AMERICAN IDOL: Television's biggest event, AMERICAN IDOL, returns for its seventh season in a special two-night, four-hour season premiere Tuesday, Jan. 15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Wednesday, Jan. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Pictured: San Diego auditioners arrive for thier chance to become the next AMERICAN IDOL. CR: Michael Becker / FOX

  • 'American Idol' Show Photos

    AMERICAN IDOL: Television's biggest event, AMERICAN IDOL, returns for its seventh season in a special two-night, four-hour season premiere Tuesday, Jan. 15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Wednesday, Jan. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Pictured: San Diego auditioners arrive for thier chance to become the next AMERICAN IDOL. CR: Michael Becker / FOX

latest recap

"You can tell that Archuleta has grown throughout the competition, as he does improve upon his original performance of ['Imagine'], which was nearly flawless in itself."
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judges say ...

"It was a little bit like a chihuahua trying to be a tiger."

- Simon Cowell to David A.

fans say ...

"I congratulate David Cook. He is a true talent and performed wonderfully throughout the season. He will have a stellar career ... David Archuleta will also have a wonderful career." - JavaConroy "I'll never watch 'American Idol' again. Completely disagree with the choice -- David A is FAR SUPERIOR to Cook." - TrudyGary
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