This is the live blog from the Hard Rock Cafe exclusive performance and album signing. Refresh your page for updates.

6:12 - It's a cold night in New York City. Especially for all the fans who woke up early to get a ticket to this very special performance. The stage is set, the crowd is here and the excitement is palpable. Kiss on the Neck is playing over the speakers. Just 20 more minutes before the performance starts.

The countdown says it all: Release Day is here. The wait is over! Have you held a copy of "David Cook"- the album, in your hands yet? Tell us about it!

And as promised, David will be online to chat with you from New York's Z100 today at noon EST.

Click here to get to the chat and stay tuned to DavidCookOfficial.com for more news on this big day!

WAYS TO BUY DAVID COOK - THE ALBUM

Here are some of the options to get David Cook - the album:

Preorder the album on Amazon and take David to the top of the Amazon Bestsellers List. Click here.

Preorder the album on iTunes and get the exclusive bonus track "My Last Request" Click here.

Preorder the album at Newbury Comics and get a limited* autographed CD Booklet. Click here.

Buy your copy at Walmart and get the exclusive bonus track "Breathe Tonight". Click here for store locations.

Buy your copy at Virgin Megastore in Times Square, NYC at 8am on release day and you could get a free ticket to attend an intimate performance and album signing at the Hard Rock Café at 6:30pm the same day!

Preorders end at 11:59:59 PM on Monday 11/17

LIGHT ON CHALLENGE

Check out the first few video entries of David Cook's Light On Challenge. If you are planning on posting yours don't wait too long as David may be looking at some of these early next week. Remember: guitars are optional and a capella is welcome! Click here to watch and rate.

CHAT WITH DAVID ON RELEASE DAY
David will be taking some time off his busy promotional schedule to talk to his US fans online on release day. Make sure to check out DavidCookOfficial.com on Tuesday morning to find out all the details to participate.

David turns up the volume and performs tracks from his brand new album "David Cook" for Walmart. Check it out here