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''Idol'' recap: A happy ending

May 22, 2008

In the season finale, after some truly memorable performances, David Cook is announced as the winner Read More

American Idol 2008

David Cook tops digital-songs chart

Season 7 champ has 14 tunes among top-sellers, including a No. 1 debut with 236,000 downloads of ''Time of My Life''; David Archuleta lands 12 songs in top 200 Read More

American Idol 2008

'Idol' backstage Q&A: David Cook

May 22, 2008

''It's crazy how things turn out,'' the humble season 7 winner told EW.com backstage after the finale, while discussing his surprise victory Read More

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