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By Nina Libby

Thursday, September 11, 2008

American Idol winner and Kansas City, Mo., native David Cook is performing around the country with the nine other finalists from the seventh season of the show for the American Idols Live Tour 2008.

Cook released an independent album in 2006, but winning American Idol in May landed him a deal with RCA Records. Cook talked to Jayplay about the tour and the November 18 release of his new album.

Q: How is the tour going so far?

A: It’s going really well. We’re in Wilkes Barre, Penn., right now. I have already had three shows today and I have a fourth tonight, so we’re really busy.

Q: Do you get any down time?

A: It’s really hard to have down time when you are doing a tour like this. But I’m with nine of my best friends doing what I love. The nine other finalists have provided so much support for me.

Q: How do you keep your momentum going for the tour?

A: It’s a lot easier than I thought it would be to perform this often. When you get on stage in front of 10,000 people and they’re all cheering for you, it’s pretty motivating. If that doesn’t get you going, I don’t know what would.

Q: What has been your favorite city on the tour?

A: Going home to Kansas City was my favorite. We performed at the Sprint Center, which is a fun venue.

Q: What is your most memorable comment from Simon Cowell?

A: Probably when he apologized to me for criticizing my performance at the finale. I didn’t expect an apology. It caught me off guard and I started to get emotional.

Q: Any funny moments with fans?

A: I have been hit with undergarments while on stage numerous times. It’s really funny.

Q: How does it feel to be a

celebrity?

A: It’s a little weird that people recognize me all over the country. But I love what I do. Playing music professionally has always been my dream.

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