American Idol 2008 winner David Cook was born December 20, 1982 in Houston, Texas. At the age of three, David and his family moved to Blue Springs, Missouri. David and family lived in the three bedroom, two bathroom, brick home at 901 North 13th Street for almost seven years.

David Cook's first Missouri home.

The Cooks would later move to the two-story home at 1120 Southeast Sunnyside School Road in Blue Springs. The home offers three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a half, and is located across the street from Young Park.

David Cook's second Missouri home.

In 2001, David's mother purchased a very spacious newly-constructed home in Lees Summit, Missouri. This is where David would call home for the next couple of years.

David Cook's third Missouri home located in Lees Summit.

David's parents are Beth Foraker and Stanley Cook.

David Cook signed with RCA Records following his victory on American Idol. Cook holds the record for the most songs to debut on the Hot 100 (eleven), with his first single "The Time of My Life" being the most successful, debuting at #3.