Say what you want about David Cook, but don’t call him lazy. After taking home the American Idol season 7 crown in May 2008, Cook spent that summer and fall writing and recording his self-titled debut album during breaks in the “Idols Live” concert tour. The resulting CD has now gone on to sell 1.3 million copies (according to Nielsen SoundScan), due in no small part to Cook’s relentless touring schedule; he played 153 shows in 2009 (not counting trips to Iraq and the Philippines, nor corporate and promotional gigs). But there was no extended vacation for Cook when he finally sent his tour bus to the garage in December. Instead, he headed back to the studio to start the writing process for his sophomore disc, which he hopes to release in mid-2010.

While visiting New York City for a recording session in late January, Mr. Cook took on one more task, stopping by the Idolatry studios and spilling a little scoop on his work-in-progress: We got some details on his dream collaborators (Max Martin), heard about some “lofty ideas” (like going the Imogen Heap route), and were treated to four separate titles of songs he hopes will make the final album cut (!!!).

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Appearances > We The Kings Album Release Party

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Live Performances > Energy Progress Center – November 27, 2009

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Live Performances > Horseshoe Casino – November 20, 2009

I added pictures of David at the premiere of “This is It”:

Appearances > “This is It” Los Angeles Premiere + 10

I added pictures of David throwing out pitches at a baseball game:

Safeco Field – August 24, 2009

David rides on the Aladdin ride at Disney World with his niece and nephew. Adorable!

Disney World

Regis and Kelly – August 6, 2009

I added more pictures from the signing at Universal City Walk and new photo shoot outtakes from last year’s In Touch shoot:

Universal CityWalk Hosts David Cook – August 11, 2009
In Touch Shoot