David Cook

Tonight the Top 10 go head to head, and we’ve got a feeling here at the DC Fan Team that it’s going to be a good night for our boy! The blogosphere is heating up, and the decision is unanimous (at least in our heads)- David is our American Idol!!

“And this year’s American Idol is …

David Cook: Surprised? Don’t be. He should have had you at “Hello.” At first blush, Cook is a methodical rock singer, and he does front his own band. But he’s also a master at picking songs that suit his voice and shock and awe viewers and judges alike. Can you imagine the lead singers of Linkin Park, Maroon Five or Matchbox 20 attempting a Lionel Richie song? Cook did, and his “Hello” has been the highlight of the “Idol” season thus far. He was equally adept, if not as far-fetched, in adapting “Eleanor Rigby,” “Daytripper” and All Right Now.” I sense he’ll handle country and soul week equally as well. Ladies and gentlemen, the 2008 American Idol is … David Cook.”

http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/03-24-HAZLETT-COLUMN