David Cook, whose career began in the early 2000s fronting local bands, is an American rock singer-songwriter known for his post-grunge, alternative-pop sound. He first found widespread recognition after winning Season 7 of American Idol in 2008.

His debut major-label album, David Cook (2008), debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and quickly went platinum. It featured hits like “The Time of My Life”—his coronation single—which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 with over 1.4 million digital sales, and “Light On” certified platinum and reaching No. 17 on the Hot 100.