AT&T Previews David Cook's Newest Video During an 'AMERICAN IDOL' Commercial Break Wednesday, April 1, on FOX

27 Mar 2009 20:54 Africa/Lagos

AT&T Previews David Cook's Newest Video During an 'AMERICAN IDOL' Commercial Break Wednesday, April 1, on FOX

AT&T Will Also Offer Exclusive 24-Hour Access to Watch the Full-Length Video on the Mobile Phone, Internet and Home TV

ATLANTA, March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- David Cook fans will want to stay glued to next week's AMERICAN IDOL results show, as AT&T announced today it will offer viewers a sneak peek of David's newest video, "Come Back To Me," during an AMERICAN IDOL commercial break on Wednesday, April 1, on FOX.


The winner of AMERICAN IDOL Season Seven, David will be releasing his latest 19 Recordings/RCA Records single, "Come Back To Me," off his platinum selling self-titled debut album to radio on April 6. Thanks to AT&T, the Official Wireless Sponsor of AMERICAN IDOL, the wait is almost over.


In addition to previewing a 30-second clip of the video during an AMERICAN IDOL commercial break, immediately following the sneak peek airing, AT&T will offer exclusive 24-hour access to the entire video directly from customer's mobile phones, online, or from their home television.


-- AT&T wireless customers can get a link to watch the full-length video
on their mobile phones via AT&T CV by texting "COOK" to "8008."
-- AT&T U-verse(SM) TV customers can access the video through their Video
On Demand (VOD) menu in the Featured category or in the Music section
of the Free On Demand category.

-- All fans can watch the video online at www.music.att.net .



In addition to the video, AT&T customers can also purchase and download a ringtone or Answer Tone(TM) of "Come Back To Me," as well as any of David's other popular songs through the AT&T MEdia Mall from their handsets or online - www.att.com/mediamall .

Be sure to tune in to AMERICAN IDOL on Wednesday, April 1 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Fans can find out more about David by visiting http://www.davidcookofficial.com/ or calling David's mobile hotline at 816-463-4003.

About AT&T

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Source: AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Heather Buffington of Fleishman-Hillard, +1-404-986-1805, hbuffington@attnews.us, for AT&T; or Roger Widynowski of 19 Entertainment,+1-310-461-1788, RogerW@19entertainment.com, or Jamie Abzug of RCA MusicGroup, +1-212-833-5587, Jamie.Abzug@sonymusic.com

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American Idol Season 7 Winner David Cook Signs to 19 Recordings / RCA Records

28 May 2008 21:36 Africa/Lagos


American Idol Season 7 Winner David Cook Signs to 19 Recordings / RCA Records

Cook's Debut Album is Due for Release in Fall of 2008

Cook's First Single "The Time Of My Life" is #1 on iTunes

Best Single (Digital or Physical) Debut of an American Idol Since Season 2

#1 Most Added at Hot AC and AC Radio Right Out of the Box and #2 Most Added at Top 40 Radio

With Over 1 Million Streams in 24 Hours on AOL's PopEater Site it was Their Biggest Single Premiere this Year

NEW YORK, May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- American Idol winner David Cook has been signed to 19 Recordings / RCA Records and is preparing to start recording his debut album which is due for release in Fall 2008.


"David Cook is an extraordinarily versatile and talented artist with an impressive sense of musicality," says Tom Corson, Executive Vice President and General Manager, RCA Music Group. "He is a natural performer and a true star. We are thrilled to welcome him into our family."


Cook, who's first single, "The Time Of My Life" skyrocketed to #1 on iTunes, will be recording his album over the summer while on the road with the American Idol's Live tour. The tour kicks off on July 1st in Glendale, AZ and wraps on September 13th in Tulsa, OK.


"The Time Of My Life" has sold 236,024 digital tracks in 4 days, making it the best single debut of an American Idol since season two. Additionally, Cook currently has 17 tracks on the Top 100 Digital Songs Chart, the most ever by any artist.


"The Time Of My Life" is blowing up at radio, coming in as the #1 most added at Hot AC and AC radio right out of the box and #2 most added at Top 40 radio, pulling in over 6 million listeners in less than a week without an official launch. Additionally, it was the biggest single premiere on AOL's PopEater site this year, garnering over 1 million streams in 24 hours.


"I am extremely happy to be signed by 19 Recordings / RCA Records. Signing this deal is truly a dream come true. I am looking forward to the recording process and creating a record. The support I have received from America has been overwhelming and I can't wait to hopefully do right by them," says David Cook.


25 year old David Cook hails from Blue Springs, Missouri where he discovered his singing skills while in the 2nd grade. Before his American Idol victory, Cook independently released an album "Analog Heart" which earned him an URBY nomination for "Indie Album of the Year." Cook also belonged to two bands, Midwest Kings and Axium.


"David Cook is a remarkable talent and is a worthy winner of American Idol," says Simon Fuller, creator of the popular TV series and chief executive and founder of 19 Entertainment Label Group, "he has an astonishing voice, and is capable of truly memorable performances as he showed throughout the season. He's mature, well grounded and knows what he wants. It's this quiet determination that sets him apart from other singers; I honestly believe that David has the potential to go on to become one of the most successful Idols of all time."


For photos, please visit http://www.rcamusicgrouppress.com/


Source: RCA Records

CONTACT: Jamie Abzug of RCA Music Group, +1-646-840-5678,
Jamie.Abzug@sonybmg.com; Roger Widynowski of 19 Entertainment,
+1-310-461-1788, Rogerw@19entertainment.com


Web site: http://www.rcamusicgrouppress.com/

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'David Cook, you've just been named the new American Idol, what are you going to do next?'

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22 May 2008 09:15 Africa/Lagos


'David Cook, you've just been named the new American Idol, what are you going to do next?'

'I'm going to Disney World!'

From the Football Field to the Performance Stage! David Cook First Singer Ever to Star in Famous Disney Ad

LOS ANGELES, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate "The American Idol Experience" attraction coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, David Cook shouted the famous words "I'm Going to Disney World!" Wednesday night, May 21, after being crowned the newest "American Idol" in the popular show's star-studded season finale in Los Angeles. Camera crews captured Cook's pronouncement on the Nokia Theatre stage just moments after "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest announced his name to millions of viewers watching worldwide.


Later that night, Cook was featured in the newest "I'm Going to Disney World!" commercial that aired only hours after the finale. Starring in a role usually occupied by sports stars - such as Super Bowl or World Series champs - Cook is the first singer to ever star in the Disney commercial.


Cook's role in the "I'm Going to Disney World" ad is all in celebration of the new "American Idol" attraction that will open at Walt Disney World in Florida in January 2009.

Currently under construction at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park, it's the first attraction anywhere in the world based on the popular television series, through an agreement with FremantleMedia Enterprises and 19 Entertainment.


When complete, Disney guests will be able to experience the thrill of an interactive attraction amidst all the glitz and glamour of the "American Idol" television show.


By starring in the commercial, Cook joins a line up of superstar professional athletes from the fields of football, basketball, and baseball, who have shouted the famous line during the past 20+ years, "I'm Going to Disney World!"


Source: Walt Disney World

CONTACT: Walt Disney World Public Relations, +1-407-566-6397



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