Especially about the women who supposedly voted him to the top spot of American Idol 7, besting teen favorite David Archuleta. So what does David Cook think about the theory that older women — nicknamed ”cougars for Cook” — voted him to win the AI title? The rocker laughs: ”Um, honestly, I’m kind of the last person to know. I just kind of took [the win] as I managed to strike a chord with people, and that’s kind of how I’m operating.”

David Cook further says, “So do I think — I don’t know how to say it — that older people probably bought into it? Yeah, I hope so. But I also kind of have in my head that maybe the younger people did, too. I’m kinda operating on all cylinders, trying to snag as many fans as I can.” What about the one woman who David Cook confirms caught his attention? We’re talking about former AI contestant Kimberly Caldwell whom he dated. Asked to confirm they’re no longer an item, he murmurs, ”Um-hm.”

To those who would love to see these two together as a couple, raise your hand! LOL! I personally think these David Cook and Carrie Underwood are awesome together and I’m so happy to have read an article that they’re quite close =) The most recent winner of American Idol was recently seen with all the other “American Idol” winners to help open “The American Idol Experience” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. David Cook says of the experience: “To be in that little fraternity is a huge honor.”

He shares what he thought of Carrie Underwood, another AI champion: “Carrie has been one of my best kind of advisers through all this. She has been really good helping me avoid pitfalls.” Eeeeee!! I just bet they’ll gonna be perfect together!! Teehee! Anyway, David Cook further shared and described the Idol Experience as “amazing … To give talent another avenue to do something for themselves, I only see positives.”

Winning America’s most-watched and most-loved show can only bring positive results to the winner. And for David Cook, becoming American Idol’s latest champion was the best thing that ever happened to him. So what’s his life been like since winning the show? David Cook says,

“Nuts! I’m constantly amazed at all the cool stuff I get to do. Now the goal is to work as I possibly to make sure I keep to get doing that kind of stuff.”

The singer is currently preparing for his US tour to support his first record — now certified platinum! David Cook said he has been “floored” by the response to his album: “I feel like right now the sky’s the limit. All these good things keep coming in, and hopefully, the other shoe doesn’t drop.”

Previously we posted that the American Idol alumnus is touring US — and mostly in colleges! So why there and not in big auditoriums? Well, David Cook shared that he was keen to get back to his roots and promote the tradition of college tours. He said,

“There’s something inherently nostalgic about playing college shows. So many amazing acts used to do it, so it’s nice to be able to bring that ideal back, in some small way.”

David Cook further added, “Besides, touring on a bus beats what we used to do, which was cram five guys into a 7 passenger van for one show, 13 hours away.” The platinum recording artist also said the inspiration behind the tour is superstar Irish rock band U2, whom he saw perform at the Super Bowl in 2002. David Cook shared, “It was just very poignant. Not overdone, but definitely powerful.”

David Cook has a new tattoo in his arm which symbolizes personal meaning and this past year, peace and tranquility. It is a single eye, by the way.  What do you think of David’s new tattoo?  See the larger view inside.

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David Cook would probably not be in his position right now as the newest American Idol champion if it wasn’t for his brother Andrew Cook. Andrew was supposed to audition for American Idol but David was the one who auditioned and in the end bagged the crown as well.

Now, the 25 year old singer-songwriter is set to endorse a new line of casual shoes for Skechers, he has a record deal up in his sleeves, and he has an unknown amount of money to spend.

As payback to his brother, David took Andrew to one of Hollywood’s hot spot, Les Deux, to celebrate his 21st birthday. Kimberly Caldwell, former American Idol hopeful and Cook’s current girlfriend, was with them for the celebration.

David Cook feels very happy to be able to have the opportunity to spend some money for his younger brother.

I think David deserves everything that he has right now. He’s a humble and talented person who has a bright future ahead of him.