'DAVID COOK' CERTIFIED PLATINUM

FEBRUARY 4, 2009, 10:53 am

DAVID COOK’S SELF TITLED DEBUT CD IS CERTIFIED PLATINUM BY THE RIAA FOR SALES EXCEEDING 1 MILLION UNITS

Last Season’s American Idol Winner, Kicks off his first Headline tour “The Declaration Tour – 2009” in Tallahassee, FL on February 13th.

(New York –NY) David Cook’s self titled debut cd has been certified platinum by the RIAA for sales exceeding 1 million units. American Idol Cook is set to kick off his first headline tour, “The Declaration Tour – 2009” in Tallahassee, FL on February 13th.

Released on November 18th, 2008, David Cook (19 Recordings / RCA Records) entered the Billboard charts at #3 and the digital album charts at #1, marking the best debut from an American Idol winner since 2006. Collectively the songs from David Cook have sold over 2 million tracks and ringtones combined. The first single, “Light On,” dominated the AOL Top 40 radio chart with 8 (non consecutive) weeks at #1 and is currently Top 10 at Hot AC radio and still growing. In late September “Light On” premiered on AOL Music’s pop culture news site, PopEater.com, receiving over 1 million plays in less than a week.

Cook’s coronation single, “The Time of My Life” recently went platinum, with over one million tracks sold. “The Time of My Life” is not only the biggest single debut but the highest selling coronation single in the show’s history. “The Time of My Life” also held the #1 position at mainstream AC radio for nearly 4 months straight. Cook is the 34th "American Idol" contestant to appear on a Billboard chart.

Cook kicked off 2009 by performing for troops during a USO tour. He visited seven different bases, singing songs off his self-titled album.

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I'm sorry :(

Sun, 05/10/2009 - 23:40 — heroeslover08

Hey, Sorry about your brother.

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Mon, 04/13/2009 - 17:24 — leekaytoo

I pray I can get tickets!!! All the best to you David.

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fame like carrie

Thu, 03/12/2009 - 09:19 — SassySiham

hes going to get fame like carrie underwood.
just like the article said "since 2006" that record was by ms.carrie

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~~♥♥~~Crashing Down In Your Avalanche~~♥♥~~

Light On

Thu, 03/05/2009 - 05:34 — rosebird2

David- I just wanted to say great job on your album. Like i said previous, If you work hard enough and set your mind to it, you can do anything you believe in with your dreams. Look you have a Platium cd.Wow, see how things work. We love you as a performer and a person. that is why you made the American Idol. You are you. Just remember one thing you are from the midwest, as I am '' IOWA to be exact. dont change and be yourself. that is why we voted for you. I will see you perfoming in Knoxville, Tn with friends good luck on your tour. You are awesome. See ya soon.

God Bless,
Erin Cook
Cincinnati, Oh

Awesome work David Cook

Fri, 02/27/2009 - 00:27 — rosebird2

Keep up the great work and be yourself. You are doing a winderful job pretty soon before you know it you will be gold , I'm proud of you. Hopefully will be seeing you on tour soon with some friends. may be Knoxville Work hard and God Bless.

Erin Cook
Cincinnati, Oh

With you in spirit

Sun, 02/22/2009 - 02:22 — taylorpa1

Your concerts are selling out so fast it doesn't look like I'll see you in person anytime soon, but I check you out online, and I'm still praying every day for you to stay healthy, sing fabulous, be happy, and stay as lovable as you were before you were famous. You are amazing, but try to remain that hometown humble hero we love so much. You're Still Standing! God Bless!

Way to go!!!!!!

Sun, 02/22/2009 - 00:44 — jen3235

Keep singing David and your light will go on and on!!!

Portugal........

Sat, 02/21/2009 - 09:40 — Lili

Can't wait to have your CD in Portugal and have you here on tour. Best of luck!!!!!!!!!

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Lili

congrats on going platinum!!!!!

Tue, 02/17/2009 - 20:24 — Bernadette

GREAT JOB DAVID!!!

I KNEW IT WOULD GO PLATINUM, LOVE THE ALBUM, IT SHOWS EVERYONE YOUR HEART AND SOUL AND WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SOUL IT IS!!!! I HOPE IT GOES TRIPLE PLATINUM YOU DESERVE IT.

HAVE FUN AND ENJOY YOUR TOUR, HOPE YOU COME OVER TO CALIFORNIA FOR A TOUR?

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND THE BAND!

P.S. I HOPE YOUR BROTHERS AND YOUR FAMILY ARE DOING WELL!!!!!
I HOPE TO MEET YOU ONE OF THESE DAYS!!!

LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!!!!!

YOUR #1 FAN!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS

Mon, 02/16/2009 - 18:55 — JROCK0627

Good for you David, I knew you would do it and you will continue doing it. I love that you did an Analog Heart song on the tour.
You stay focused on your career and all will go the way you want it to but focus is the operative word.
You are the best Idol David/
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Jackie Rock

HOLY SHT! OMG! screams*

Sun, 02/15/2009 - 04:01 — _marium_

*nods*
that's how excited we are.

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Kiss The Cook

<3 the expression, priceless.

HAPPY!

Sat, 02/14/2009 - 16:11 — Me_hearts_DC

can't wait for the next CD!!! wish i have even the remotest chance to watch your tour live!

david cook fantastic

Sat, 02/14/2009 - 02:58 — ducky cook

David Cook is awesome performance and good voice.
i hope you come to indonesia.

THIS IS SO AWESOME, DAVID ! ! ! !

Fri, 02/13/2009 - 12:34 — Briansgirl

'DAVID COOK CERTIFIED PLATINUM' - Well...DUHHH!!!! We knew it would be!! LOL !! GREAT GOING, Mr. Cook !!!! I, myself, can NOT stop listening to it! AWESOME album!! I love you and your music very very much! Thanks for the March 26th date in NC, at Campbell University. I'll see ya there!!!!!!!!

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Christine Kearney

I just knew this would happen!

Wed, 02/11/2009 - 13:30 — DCJAIMEDC

Congrats, you deserve all of the success in the world! You've definitely worked hard for it!
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WN #738 *** Almost As Much Word Nerd

But of course...

Wed, 02/11/2009 - 05:44 — AC

D -
You ARE platinum!!!
Keep up the great work and you will absolutely kill on the road this spring.

Peace.
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"There is no way to peace; peace is the way." - Gandhi
ACforDCook

Kickin Ass!

Tue, 02/10/2009 - 09:52 — Scotland Rose

Yeah Baby!

And to all those who said DC sucked......
Eat your heart out, cause our boys gone PLATINUM!!!

Congratulations, David

Mon, 02/09/2009 - 21:22 — gsob822

Congrats on the platinum record, David! You so deserve it........We are all so proud of you and can't wait to see what the future holds for you. I am going to try to get tickets to your Newburgh, NY show, tix go on sale Sunday. If not, thank Goodness I got tickets to see you in VA Beach in May!!

Can't wait to sing ALL of your songs at the top of my lungs, and we will all sing along!!!

Love,
Gail

Your laugh(and smile, and music) intoxicating, one touch and I'm negating everything around...........

Congratulations, David!

Mon, 02/09/2009 - 17:02 — cookedinithaca

Congratulations, David! It could not have happened to a nicer, more deserving artist!!

I love all the songs in your album! I believe in you and knew this would happen, just a matter of time.
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Thank you for your gift of music,
~ Nora

When the wires cross in my brain
You’ll start my heart again

roCk on ---lYranJ

Mon, 02/09/2009 - 06:43 — lyranj

dcook

=) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =)

hi thEre!

hi tHere!!!! i am one of your supporters here in the Phil.
hoPe you'll continue rOckin our worlds!!!!!
i will fight for you all throughout..
taKe Care
God Bless us alwayS.=)
iLOVEyOu!! wooHHH

plEase try to viSit us... i'm suRe you would liKe to See the rEactions in ouR facEs....=)
---lYranJ

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Tours and Album

Sun, 02/08/2009 - 23:52 — janekay64

What an incredible time for you David!! Congratulations on your Platinum status - I had no doubts you were going to be a shining star. I go back from time to time and watch your performances and Paula said you would be a shining star and I knew she was right.

Your concerts, how humble you are about dissapointing your fans, your blog was so sincere. I don't know many artists that would really care, but you care and it is so generous of you. I am going to see you in Kansas City at the AmeriStar and I can't wait. Your tickets go on sale tomorrow and I have my plans to get my hands on a ticket. I hope I get one, otherwise, I will be sitting outside of the theatre crying.

Keep it up David! We love your new album and you!! Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
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JaneKay

YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT!

Sun, 02/08/2009 - 23:02 — sassysarah

Congrats, David.

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<3 SassySarah <3

Platinum & the Grammy's

Sun, 02/08/2009 - 21:44 — tulsa-maa

Way to go David!!! Wish you could have made an appearance at the Grammy's....you more than deserved to be seen there!!! I'm sure your busy getting ready for the BIG TOUR! See u on GMA Thurs!
Ann

Thanks!!

Sun, 02/08/2009 - 13:58 — valley68

This is kinda late but BIG THANKS for playing here at Camp Taji, Iraq, although I was only able to hear you play 5 songs because I had to report for duty, I totally enoyed it, great break from the life here and yeah you are as good as advertised!! Great voice!! Wish I was able to get your autograph but I guess next time. Congratulations on going Platinum, you deserve it.

I knew it!

Sat, 02/07/2009 - 22:41 — Danika

I am so pleased to hear that the record went platinum! I heard it on the radio last week and in some ways I wasn't surprised but I was so happy that it did. Congrats David! You are the best! Please don't ever change! Love ya!

No Surprise...

Sat, 02/07/2009 - 17:49 — dcwerdnerds42696

Wow David! I just knew this would go PLATINUM!!!!!! You Rock!!!!

Can't Go Wrong

Fri, 02/06/2009 - 23:25 — kbkool1

All you have to do is keep singing about things you know, where you've been in life, and who you are. That should come very easy for you. That will take you as far as your heart desires. A promise!!!!! kbkool1

Congrats!!

Fri, 02/06/2009 - 18:39 — jgallino

Congratulations David!! That is awesome! I'm so happy for you. You deserve it! I hope this is the beginning of a long, successful career!

Congratulations on your well deserved success!!

Fri, 02/06/2009 - 13:26 — Kristi1022

Wow! A platinum album already. Way to go!!! I'll probably have to buy another one soon because I think I'm about to wear mine out. You and your band are really talented, so it really isn't surprising at all that you've achieved this status. I'm happy to hear you'll be doing more touring after this one is over. I really want to see you in concert!!! Keep up the great work and thanks for keeping us updated. You're AWESOME!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Fri, 02/06/2009 - 07:42 — stephanieyansun

I love your album and I'm so glad that it's platinum!
But it sucks that I won't be able to watch you on tour this spring, because I live in China and I don't have a holiday where I can go back to watch you. :( But I'm sure it's gonna be great! However, if you do ever get a chance to do a world tour, you should definitely come to Shanghai! We are huge fans here!
Once again, congrats! We're so happy for you! <3
-Stephanie.

Dreams Come True ...

Thu, 02/05/2009 - 23:46 — MaryG

If you have talent, vision, a work ethic, and a heart like yours, anything is possible, given the opportunity. A wall full of platinum - what a nice conversation piece and color accent for your house. Kudos, David - well done and well deserved! I'm so happy that your Christmas/birthday wish came true for you. Dream on, and dream big ... this is just the beginning.

And, as for performing for our troops with the USO, that was a standup and winning thing to do. Thank you, to them, for all they do for us, and to you, Neal, Andy, Joey, and Kyle, for making it a little easier for them for a time. Bravo!

Congrats!!!

Thu, 02/05/2009 - 23:34 — Tlatz

I'm so happy for David! Congrats on going platinum! I really cannot wait to see him on tour! I PRAY I can get tickets!!! ALL the best to you David. HUGS, T

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Word Nerd #2609

YOU DESERVE IT DAVID !

Thu, 02/05/2009 - 23:04 — reydalupan

CONGRATULATIONS DAVID!

I have read about the good news last week when I came across the Billboard Charts Top Albums! I was jumping up and down in ecstasy when I saw the “RIAA Platinum” tag appearing on the 14th spot of the said chart. Thank God! That is over 1 million sales in US alone. It must be 2 million or more worldwide. Certainly, it will be multi platinum (3 million or more) before 2009 ends. Amazing!

David Cook’s music is my daily anthem!

David, please come to the Philippines. We can’t wait!

A BIG Congrats! :-D

Thu, 02/05/2009 - 22:11 — reesecupgirl

Congrats on receiving Platinum for your album, David! I am so very proud of you. You worked so hard and this album is amazing!

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Thank you originalorange/Jen!

I'm NOT SURPRISED

Thu, 02/05/2009 - 22:04 — browneyedwoman

But gosh David, I knew you would go Platinum!! But even with KNOWING It would happen it sure feels good. It must be crazy when it is actually happening to you!!! How awesome is that!!!
congrats and I know in a couple years there is going to be another one!! ANd this weekend next year, you will be in LA getting your Grammy!!!

WAY TO GO DAVID!!!

Thu, 02/05/2009 - 20:29 — hc4dc

YOU KEEP SINGING AND WE'LL KEEP ON LISTENING.XO
STAY GOLD ,STAY SAFE HC

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XOXOX
Rachel

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DAVID YOU ROCKS!!!!
WN #3448

BIG TIME CONGRATS!!!

Thu, 02/05/2009 - 14:56 — Porcelain

Congratulations on the platinum album David, well deserved!!!!

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