On Sunday night (Monday morning Malaysian time), the Extreme Makeover:Home Edition episode that David was on aired. If you haven’t watched it yet, don’t worry! We have tonnes of videos for you.

Extreme Makeover : Home Edition – The Cowan-Brown Family (Preview) featuring David Cook (video from BrazilianWNs). Watch at the end, it’s funny:

David on Extreme Makeover:Home Edition (videos from davidcooksfansite2:
Note: Get your tissues ready.

Part 01:

Part 02:

Part 03:

Some bonus scenes:

Thank you, walkingtheskies.

Two more videos, since embedding isn’t allowed.
Part 02
Part 03

That’s about it for now! We’ll be back with more updates. =)

To start the year, here’s an interview with Zap2it.

‘American Idol’ David Cook on ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,’ Ellen DeGeneres and more

By Hanh Nguyen

American Idol” winner David Cook may have just left his tour bus behind, but he’s decided to climb aboard another bus for TV.

The singer is the latest “Get on the Bus” celebrity volunteer on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” appearing on the show Sunday, Jan. 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Xzibit returns for a second time to volunteer as well.

The episode centers on the Cowan family, factory workers who have four children. The youngest, 12-year-old Kori, suffers from a debilitating congenital blood disease. On top of that, it seems that the mold infestation in their house has caused Kori to develop painful polyps in her nasal cavity and behind her eyes. Despite all these problems, Kori works to raise money for the American Cancer Society to honor her friend, a girl she met a the blood clinic.

Cook, who is currently in British Columbia working on songwriting for his next record, took the time out to talk to Zap2it about his experiences on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”

He also discussed his vision for his new album, how he thinks Ellen DeGeneres will do on “American Idol,” the whereabouts of his dog Dublin and a possible future in acting.

Enjoy, all you Cookies!

“EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION”

How did you get involved with “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”?
Cook: I had met Kori and the Cowan-Brown family prior to all of this. They had come to a show with some of my family. I have family in a town very close to where they’re from in Bunker Hill, Indiana. We met, and I got to hear Kori’s story and was really moved by it, to see anybody, let alone a 12-year-old girl deal with their own struggles and still have that resolve to make the reality around them a better place. That’s awe-inspiring. So when ABC and “Extreme Makeover” asked to be involved, it was kind of a no-brainer. I had actually met the family before “Extreme Makeover” had come along.

What was your favorite part of being on the show?
Cook: The end result really. I really don’t feel like it’s about me being involved or about the show. It’s about the family, to see a family that has struggled a long time with various issues and to see them get a boost in the right direction. That’s awesome. So to be privy to that and be there, that was a big honor.

Do you cry when you watch “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”?
Cook: I do a little. (laughs) They got me in one of the interviews I think. I held it together for the most part. Maybe you’ll get to see that.

How was it working with Ty Pennington, and is his hair as cool as it looks?
Cook: Ty’s rad, man. He’s just got this real chill Socal vibe to him. He has more energy than I’d know what to do with. But the hair is legit.

Which bus is cooler: Your tour bus or the “EM: HE” bus?
Cook: Oh, theirs! Ours is way smellier for sure. Theirs is like, all real nice leather, all these decorative pieces. Ours is like, “Hey look, there’s an empty can. That’s awesome.”

But you have Dublin.
Cook: We do have Dublin, yeah, so maybe he’s the equalizer.

Was he there for your “EM: HE” experience?
Cook: He wasn’t, no. (laughs) The backstory on that is Dublin was out on the road with us when we did the “Good Morning America” performance in Central Park with Kris [Allen] and Adam [Lambert]. Dublin stayed at the hotel and got a little fidgety because I wasn’t there and ate some bedding. So we had to send him home. So he’s been in Kansas City being watched by my brother Andrew.

Are there any skills you learned from being on “EM: HE” that you might use later?
Cook: Um, I learned how to carry drywall. (laughs) Actually, there’s one thing about the whole process that I really enjoyed: Setting the decorative stone on the front facade of the house. I don’t know why, but I actually really enjoyed it. So, if the whole music thing doesn’t work out …

What would you like people watching the show to take away from it?
Cook: I think the lesson to be learned is really from Kori. Again, to see this little girl have the resolve to not only deal with her own issues but also to deal with others’. I’m 27-years-old and sometimes I have problems doing that. I think there are a lot of lessons to be learned from her. So that’s a reason to tune in. This girl is amazing, and I think anyone watching the show will definitely concur.

Have you kept up with the family to see what’s going on with them since the show?
Cook: I have. We were lucky enough to have them come out to a show and we got a chance to talk to them, hang out with them, eat dinner together. We still kind of keep in touch through emails and stuff. A great family. I’m really happy and proud to be involved and to have them around.

Will we hear any of your music on “EM: HE”?
Cook: I honestly don’t know. I think it’s a possibility for sure.

SONGWRITING AND MUSIC

How is the writing going for the new album?
Cook: We’re really just in building material mode. It’s been good so far to really get back into the creative process and to get off the road and to focus. I’m really excited with what’s coming out. I’m writing differently in some cases, really trying to concentrate on everything coming from an honest place, which is therapeutic and scary and all of that stuff.

Will you be co-writing some of these songs?
Cook: Absolutely yeah, so far it’s all been co-writes and I’ve gotten the chance to sit down and write with the band a bit, which has been great. It’s exciting to see everything come to fruition with this next record and see the evolution from the first record.

Will Brian Howes produce the next record?
Cook: We haven’t really discussed producers yet. Having written with Brian here for the last couple days, he seems like a chill dude, so I certainly wouldn’t mind it.

Any duets planned?
Cook: Nothing planned, but then we’re still in the infancy. The topic has been discussed. I’m not opposed to it at all.

I enjoyed your covers, especially “Shattered Dreams” …
Cook: By the way, I saw that [story you wrote about "Shattered Dreams"]. Thank you. I brought it up at a couple of shows. I tried to skew the numbers a little bit.

Oh wow, thanks! So, are you looking at any new covers for the upcoming album?
Cook: As of right now, there are no talks of doing covers on the record just because I really want there to be as much opportunity as possible to get new music out there. I’m really proud of the covers that we do. We have fun with them. At this point though, I like those just being live, kind of YouTube gems.

Is your songwriting easier or more difficult this time around?
Cook: It’s harder this time I think only because I’m really putting a premium on this stuff. I want everything we come out with to be the best thing ever. So the lines I’ve set for this writing is lofty for sure. I’m setting the bar high.

Are there any plans for “Analog Heart” like a re-release or boxed set?
Cook: I’ve been asked that a lot and that’s really flattering. It was all kind of thrown together and they were originall written as demos for my old band Axiom. There’s really not talk of it. That’s not to say those song won’t turn up somewhere in the future. But as far as re-releasing “Analog Heart,” that was a moment in time, and I’m not really into looking back too much.

Any advice for someone who is trying to teach him/herself guitar?
Cook: It’s going to hurt when you start. The finger calluses, those aren’t fun at all. For me it was a really slow climb. I’ve been self-taught my whole life. But the gratification of getting over the hump and being able to write and all that stuff, that’s well worth it.

Who would your ideal musical mentor be?
Cook: I kind of pick and choose from my favorites a lot. I love the passion and the resolve for public awareness that Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace brings to the table. I love the whole “I take my music seriously but not myself seriously” mentality from someone like [Foo Fighters'] Dave Grohl. So I kind of find what I like about certain performers and try to adhere to it. I’m a conglomerate I guess. They’ve got a permanent spot on my music list.

What are your latest musical favorites?
Cook: The last three band records that I bought were all “A” names: Ann Boleyn, Acceptance and The Almost.

Any plans on swinging by Germany in the future for shows?
Cook: I was really bummed that we didn’t get to Europe and South America. I was really just the schedule more than anything, but hopefully with this next record process I’ll be able to get out there. There’s a lot of the world I want to experience. I’m open to anywhere. I’ve got a passport for the first time in my life and I want to fill it up with stamps. I need to get busy with that.

VLOGGING AND MORE

What do you think about Ellen DeGeneres becoming an “American Idol” judge?
Cook: I’m excited about it. I’ve been fortunate enough to be on Ellen’s show a couple times and really got a chance to talk with her. She’s a knowledgeable fan. She gets the process. I think she’s going to surprise a lot of people. Of course, I was really bummed to see Paula go. She was a big part of the process for me and a lot of other people. But you know change is inevitable.

Do you have any opinion on Adam Lambert’s American Music Awards performance or is that done?
Cook: I was surprised, yeah sure, but at the same token, it’s done, it’s over. At this point to me, it’s like the Kanye [West] thing. It’s old and time to move on.

Are you and your family participating in the Race for Hope this year?
Cook: Absolutely. I’ve started training for May 2nd. I believe my family will be involved. My dad will be a timekeeper, but I think everyone’s going to be involved.

Random question: Do you have a favorite font?
Cook: A favorite font? Um, wow. The only one I can think of is Wingdings. I’ll go with Wingdings. Why not?

When’s your next vlog post going to be?
Cook: Actually, with us being off the road — my rhythm guitar player Andy was our main video editor — so I got to try to get enough footage to give to him and find time to over it. So hopefully soon. But I’m thinking about starting something new. I think “Pork Beans” is an on the road thing. We’ll come up with something else for the record process.

Do you find you’re thinking differently because vlogging is a different creative outlet?
Cook: Absolutely. I remember getting ready for the record and the label wanting me to vlogs, basically, “Hey this is David. This is what I’m doing. Thank you so much. See ya.” I felt like we could do more with it. That’s kind of where “Pork Beans” came from. Let’s have fun with it. Let’s make things entertaining. That’s really what it turned into. I love it. It’s a chance to step away from the day-to-day of being on the road … after a while that can get monotonous. It was as a nice chance to really wrap your head around something else for a minute.

After doing the fun “Pork Beans” stuff, would you consider a recurring role on TV?
Cook: Absolutely yeah. I actually just saw my good friend Carrie [Underwood], she just got a gig on “How I Met Your Mother,” which is awesome. I’d love to. Obviously I’m a musician first and all that, but I like the concept of being creative, so whatever avenue I can get that done is something I’m absolutely stoked about. I’d do any of it. I’ll play a cadaver on “House” if they’ll have me. I can sit really still.

Do you have any New Year’s resolutions?
Cook: Yeah, my resolution is to make a better record and put together a better tour than this last one.

Source: Zap2it

For those waiting to see the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition episode that David will be in, here’s a preview of what you can expect:

Source: Neivitcha77

That’s all for now! Have a great weekend ahead!

@thedavidcook: Q&A rescheduled for some time tomorrow. anytime between 12:01am and 12:00am tomorrow night… it’s on…

@thedavidcook: Checking in. Rehearsals running looooooong, so a late night q&a is on the itinerary.

@thedavidcook: Heading back to the house. Q&A close at hand. Sorry for the delay

@thedavidcook: OK, aaaaaand go…

RT @cheezypouf @thedavidcook What do you think of Andrew’s porn stache? / if there is a moustache hall of hame, it belongs there

RT @2010_gemini @thedavidcook If you could speak any language in the world, what would it be / still working on English…

RT @jeanette_x3 @thedavidcook Favorite…horror movie? You do like horror movies, right? / The Sleepaway Camp Trilogy is hilarious…

RT @cjom88dc @thedavidcook Are you a neat freak or do you prefer the “lived in” look? / Organized Chaos is my mantra

RT @giulianaaaaaaaa @thedavidcook if IASIP offered you a role right now, would you accept? / In a heartbeat.

RT @Phanatic1015 @thedavidcook When you were a pitcher, what kind of pitches did you throw? / FB, curve, knucklecurve. velocity=SLOW

RT @mawgraw @thedavidcook you seem to have goals. Set any for marriage, kids, retirement? / Of course. WAY later though.

RT @sahiraa @thedavidcook did you listen to Avenged Sevenfold at all? What’s your fave song? / “Sidewinder”

RT @likewhoaxox @thedavidcook are you avoiding my question about orange soda? (: / maybe…

RT @Sweetmuffins18 @thedavidcook, best score in a game of golf? / So far, 86.

RT @whatacatch @thedavidcook I had a dream once where you told me to kill a ninja. What’s up with that? / That ninja looked at me funny.

RT @cara_tweets @thedavidcook: favourite tattoo you have? / my AC tattoo means the world to me

RT @dancininrain @thedavidcook why? / because.

RT @PatriciaErin determined to get @thedavidcook to tweet the word “hockey”. / You will NEVER get me to tweet the word “hockey”… damnit!

RT @Kate1821 @thedavidcook whats ur favorite musical? / “The Nightman Cometh”

RT @crazedprincess @thedavidcook I need your voice for my GPS! Pretty please? / Turn left.

RT @feelingamazing @thedavidcook Who’s my celebrity crush? / Steve Gutenberg

RT @hannywins @thedavidcook what is your opinion on geckos? / They sell amazing insurance…

RT @Amber_Sunset @thedavidcook I’m determined to know… What do you think of Paramore?? / one of the best bands out right now.

RT @xbabykx28 @thedavidcook I feel like I need to know this.. Favorite Springsteen song? / “Secret Garden”.

@thedavidcook: OK, time for a few more…

RT @MellyBelly24 @thedavidcook Would u ever design your own album art? / helped with the last record, and would love to in the future

RT @hopejonas @thedavidcook TELL ME YOU LIVE ME / kinda forceful, but ok… i live you… ?

RT @AliveBesideYou @thedavidcook Random memory from Manila? / meeting Pacquiao was incredible.

RT @Er1nC00k81 @thedavidcook where’s your favorite place to be? / on stage or on the golf course

RT @robinandrews25 @thedavidcook so how many boxes of cheez its did you get on tour? enough to make Nabisco recession-proof…

@thedavidcook: Alright, all. Thank you SO much for staying up and being patient. As always, sorry I couldn’t get to every question. Good night, everyone

Q&A for a few while I wait to board this high-falootin’ flying contraption…

RT @allsingalong @thedavidcook how good is in-n-out? // It’s like fast food crack… so good.

RT @Jonasroxmysox @thedavidcook What do you thunk of Adam lambert?? // I thunk he is a great guy and a superb talent.

RT @footballfreak40 @thedavidcook what was ur fave christmas gift // This year, just being able to be home and see family. Crazy year…

RT @melissad309 @thedavidcook can you please help tweet #HappyBdayArchie!!! // sure. #HappyBdayArchie

RT @DJLisaFoxx OMG fans of @thedavidcook DONT forget…u can ring in the new year with David!!
Pechanga Resort & Casino – Entertainment – fun!!

RT @linkinpark95033 @thedavidcook are you missing tour??? The fans are // Very much so. Can’t wait to get new music to you guys.

RT @arizonaa @thedavidcook favorite drink at starbucks // Venti Green Tea, hot like fire.

RT @YoSwanny @thedavidcook Can you describe the new “vibe”? / So far, lyrically, it’s all a bit more tongue-in-cheek. more urgent musically

RT @zook223 @thedavidcook PINKBERRY – pomegranate, green tea or origninal? / Original with Capt. Crunch…

RT @aybbelle @thedavidcook how do u choose what ?s u answer? / Randomly.

RT @AMC531 @thedavidcook What detergent do you wash your clothes with?/ Whatever’s on sale, and color safe… hard-hitting question. luv it

RT @sendlimes @thedavidcook Favorite IASIP episode / “Charlie Goes America On Everyone’s ***”

RT @asdfghkayla @thedavidcook how would you describe @nealfingtiemann? / 140 characters shan’t do him justice…

RT @Chloe_Grace22 did anything embarrassing ever happen to you on idol / messed up words on HLTW. somehow avoided the judges on that.

RT @YoSwanny @thedavidcook Does the fan love ever get overwhelming? Always, but in the best way imaginable.

RT @fire2keepuwarm @thedavidcook guitar you’ve always wanted but haven’t had the pleasure of owning yet? Gibson 12-string Hummingbird

RT @airdate @thedavidcook favourite superhero? Chris D and me agree… Batman.

RT @ShtickWithShell @thedavidcook Is Dublin getting a big head over all his fame? sometimes I think so, and then he poops in the kitchen…

RT @Sassycatz @thedavidcook why all the tattoos? just decorating…

RT @Emwit27 @thedavidcook how exactly do you classify batman as a superhero? He has no super powers // He has a cape. end of discussion.

RT @siya93 @thedavidcook favourite stand up comedian? Zach Galifianakis

RT @melissahadabar @thedavidcook lets try this again..what do you do when you aren’t making music? I sleep.

RT @anniesouza @thedavidcook Will you ever answer my questions? eventually…

Gotta go, guys. Thanks for the hang. Let’s do it again sometime.

As we all now, David turned the big 2-7 on Sunday. How did he celebrate his big day?

He celebrated his birthday singing the National Anthem at his beloved Kansas City Chiefs game.

Thank you angelangiekc for the video.

And he got a surprise too!

David Cook’s Birthday Gift? An Ice Cream Cake!

Talk about a sweet surprise!

David Cook was home in Kansas City, Mo., to sing the National Anthem at the Kansas City Chiefs game on Dec. 20 – his 27th birthday. But he didn’t just celebrate with a football game! Instead, his family and friends surprised the rocker in his suite at the stadium, singing “Happy Birthday” and delivering a Cold Stone Creamery ice cream cake in his favorite flavor – chocolate chip cookie dough.

“My 27th birthday was a great excuse to get a bunch of friends and family together,” Cook tells PEOPLE. “The Kansas City Chiefs organization was more than accommodating, and were kind enough to have Cold Stone Creamery make a chocolate chip cookie dough cake for me.”

“We were thrilled to be a part of David Cook’s birthday,” Suzanne Schutz, vice president of marketing for Cold Stone Creamery tells PEOPLE, adding that other celebs like Eva Longoria Parker, Kelly Rutherford and recent Dancing with the Stars contestant Mya have recently enjoyed their frozen cakes for their birthday. (Mya actually had one brought to the DWTS set and delivered to her private party later that night!)

Source: People

That’s all for now. As per his tweet concerning his birthday gift, anyone wanting to be generous can get him a present by donating here: http://www.braintumorcommunity.org/

Don’t stop requesting for your songs on the local radio stations!

As per his tweet, anyone wanting to be generous can get him a present by donating here: http://www.braintumorcommunity.org/

You can wish him by tweeting to @thedavidcook (space) your message here.

P/S – Rhythm guitarist, Neal Tiemann’s birthday is on the 22nd of December. His twitter is @nealfingtiemann . Cheers!

Sorry about the lack of updates guys, but we hope you’re enjoying your holiday season and will continue to support David by requesting his songs on the local radio station.

Here’s something to brighten up your day. David and a special little furry friend have a special holiday greeting for everyone!

Source: DCO and Official David Cook.

More good news! David will be running in next year’s Race for Hope!

2010 Race For Hope – DC

David Cook’s Team for a Cure

After becoming involved with ABC2 and the Race For Hope last year, I was extremely humbled by the dedication of everyone involved, which makes my excitement exponentially higher for this year and the years to follow.

I look forward to not only HOPEFULLY beating my time from last year, but also to raising both funds and awareness for the purpose of eradicating this terrible illness.

Join my team and run with me in our nation’s capital or join me as a virtual runner. Let’s try for back-to-back titles as best fundraising team!

Thank you for all your help!

Source: Race for Hope – DC.

That’s all we have for now, keep checking back for more updates. Don’t forget to make your demand of getting David in Malaysia heard!

David Cook Joins Carrie Underwood Tonight To Celebrate The Holidays

Tune in tonight to see David Cook ring in the holiday season on the Carrie Underwood: All Star Holiday Special. The special airs at 8pm on Fox so be sure to catch it!

While we wait for the video of David singing ‘Lie’ on the Carrie Underwood: All Star Holiday Special, here are some interviews that David did this morning.

With Scott and Erica of MIX 105.1: Listen HERE.
With Y98: Listen HERE.
With Fresh 102.7: Listen HERE.

We’ll be back later with the video! Fingers crossed.

ETA: WE HAVE VIDEO!

Thank you, davidcooksfansite2 for the video.

Warning: You may need tissues at the end of this.

American Idol David Cook, Big Voice, Huge Heart

David Cook, Mahaffey Theater, St Petersburg, Florida November 27, 2009

David Cook can sing, but that’s not the only reason I respect and admire him. There are lots of great singers out there, but few that have a heart the size of a watermelon.

David does and he shares it willingly with Lindsey Rose Belcher, daughter of FOX-13 reporter Charley Belcher. I wrote about the bond between them in a previous post (http://timboylesphotography.blogspot.com/2008/09/do-whatcha-gotta-do.html).

When I did that previous shoot with Lindsey Rose and Charley, I told them that I would love to shoot Lindsey Rose and David together the next time he came to Tampa Bay. I thought that the bond between the two should be documented and that Lindsey Rose and David should both always have something tangible of each other to refer to when times got tough for them.

Lindsey Rose, perhaps, the next time she undergoes chemotherapy. David Cook, perhaps, the next time he’s on the road for extended periods of time or maybe when he’s looking for inspiration for his next love song.

When David’s tour brought him to St Petersburg on November 27, I got invited to join Charley and Lindsey Rose when they met (and interviewed David for FOX-13) backstage in the hours before his concert.

Lindsey Rose Belcher and David Cook

Lindsey Rose going in for the kiss

Lindsey Rose waiting patiently while Dad-Charley conducts his interview

Of course, Lindsey Rose is the biggest star in the room. She may not realize it, but everyone else that was there did. This photograph above puts the focus where it really belongs.

This is the look I got when i asked David to put a kiss on Lindsey Rose’s cheek.

Reaction to request to kiss Lindsey Rose

This is the kiss that followed.

A kiss for Lindsey Rose

There’s something incredibly admirable about a man of his status and fame who takes the time and effort to make ONE little girl feel special. He’s my favorite celebrity subject for that reason.

Charley says this is their family Christmas card this year:
Belcher Christmas Card 2009

I know that my respect for David Cook is unbelievably high. I can only imagine how Charley Belcher feels about David and the time, energy and attention he pays to Lindsey Rose. I can tell you that I think I caught a small part of that emotion on film when Charley went in for the man-hug with a waiting David.

Charley Belcher goes in for the man hug with David Cook

And, although it’s not very professional to ask your subjects to pose with you, I couldn’t help it during this shoot. I mean, I was in the presence of greatness.

My new favorite self-portrait with a star.

Self portrait with Lindsey Rose

Lindsey Rose and I had a big laugh when we looked at the LCD of this shot.

I told her it was a perfect frame: Lots of her. Just a little of me.

Thank you for reading. Support David Cook. Pray for Lindsey Rose Belcher.

Source: Tim Boyles’ Photography Blog

Gloria Mengel, a young fan who is going through challenges of a brain tumour, got to meet David. Listen and watch what she thinks of David.

Video source: kcdreamfactory.

David also did an interview with AJintheMorning on Star94.1, where he talks about Andrew and Dublin, and his plans for New Year’s. Listen HERE.

More to come soon! Stay tuned and don’t forget to request your favourite songs and make that demand (see the tour post)!