Hey Guys,

I wanted to drop a note and answer a few emails that I’ve been getting! I can’t thank you guys enough for all the sign-ups and emails pertaining to the website. And thanks to everyone who came out on the tour. As you know, the AI tour has ended and although it was sad to sing together for the last time in Tulsa, we had a blast all summer.....

The new album is coming along great! I can say that, because I’m in the studio typing this, as we speak. Well as I speak. You’re reading. You guys are going to be the first to know the name of the first single AND what the album cover is going to look like. Make sure to sign up to get in on that if you’re interested in being the first to know.

I love the new site and hope you do too...it’s just the beginning and we’re still working out some kinks here and there. I know a few people had some password issues and that’s all been fixed we think. The web nerds (get it?) helping me out apologize for the inconvenience. So much more coming for the site too....like a points system, listening parties, maybe even a few other secret things that I’ll be able to talk about soon.

I also wanted to grab a few emails and respond to them because I really appreciate you emailing me. I do read email, but obviously can’t respond to all of them...so I’ll pick out a few to blog about from time to time. Below are this week’s picks!

Again thanks guys!

~D
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FROM MY RECENT EMAILS SENT TO DAVID@DAVIDCOOKOFFICIAL.COM

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From: Roberta
Date: 01:09pm Sep 15, 2008 EST
Subject: Message from a huge brazilian fan

OMFG is this really David Cook?

D: ummmmm… yes, it is. Thanks for stopping by.

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From: sandygirl67
Subject: Does this work?

Helloooooooooooo!

Just saw this email address listed as the way to contact David Cook so I wanted to try it and see if this is true, or is someone playing a cruel joke?? If this is DC. . .I registered at your new site and LOVE it! There are lots of suggestions being made, not sure if you have looked at all, but there are some very good ones you might consider. . .ohhhh especially the LIVE CHAT. . .: ) And well, if it's not DC. . .Hello anyway and nice joke! Ha!

Sandy

D: Hey Sandusky. Hope you dig the nickname. Live Chat is definitely something on the horizon. Those web nerds I referenced earlier are hard at work trying to make this site as fan friendly as possible. Tick tock, web nerds, tick tock…

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From: janprentice

Hi David,

Are you writing your own songs for the new album?? If so, I’m sure it will be quite introspective… I can hardly wait to delve into that sweet heart and soul!!

ps-I’m not a stalker—I’m a happily married mother of tweens. I’m just as happy for your mom as I am for you. I know she is so proud of your success and your spirit.

D: Dear Jan,
Thanks for the sweet note. I’m heavily involved in the writing of this record, so you can bet that there will be some heart and soul to in fact delve into. And I’ll pass that on to my Mom. Sometimes I wonder if she’s enjoying this ride a bit too much. (kidding. LOVE YOU MOM!!!)

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From: bonnie
Subject: What is the best word in the English language?

Greetings.

As an high school English teacher, I work with words daily. I have a
sheet of paper posted to the wall where I list the words of the week,
with the heading "Be A Word Nerd!" Each day I give the students a word
to chew on, and I have wondered what word you think is the best in the
English language. It is a challenge, because some minute words carry a
lot of weight. We are tempted to choose larger words that somehow
suggest our own intelligence, but I think you would take the time to
really mull this over.

Should you have the time, please reply. My students and I would
appreciate it.

Best of luck to you, your record and your family. May you find some
solace in the days to come, prior to your album release.

D: Hello, Miss Bonnie. Hmmmm…favorite word in the English language… that’s tough… currently, I’d say “vacation”. HA. Either that, or I’d go with “diligence”. I need both as I navigate through this experience. Thank you for the well wishes, not only for me, but my family. Those wishes mean more than any gold record.

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From: ghst501
Subject: A suggestion for the site, and a poem...

Feedback for the site, and another poem for you.

1st, wow! Love the new site, it's awesome! So much to do, it's hard to take it all in! lol One suggestion I have is for the listing of members/fans. Most of us know each other, or have heard of each other through various sites. If there was a way to look through the names in alphabetical order that would be a huge help! I know there is a search bar, but some of the names are so similar, it's easy to confuse them with someone else. This way we could look at the profile quickly to determine if it's someone we know! =o)

2nd, I miss the tour being over because we got our 'daily dose of David' and a side of Mavid! Now it's gone, and it's sad! I know great things are coming in the near future though, and I cling to that! Anyway, I wrote this with those very emotions in mind.

The Summer of David
(Serenity65 ~ Lisa H)

It was the summer of David, friendships and fun
Brought together in harmony and rhyme
In moments of darkness, he brought us the light
Leaving memories to keep for all time.

Though the silence hangs thick when the stadium dims
Where the crowd has since left it behind
You still hear the music inside of your head
Merely an echo left to remind.

It’s hard to leave and you don’t want to go
But there’s nothing left for you here
Moments it seems, where there once was a smile
Is replaced by the path of a tear.

Now we cling to each other, with a promise of hope
The music once silent, will resound again
Not an end to the memories, but a new page we’ll turn
We’ll look back, and remember when…

D: Hey Lisa, I love the poem. Very nice use of imagery. Makes me miss it myself. As far as the Search Bar goes, WEBNERDS! GET ON IT!!!! We’ll see what we can do.

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Well guys, that’s all For today’s post. Back to work in this here studio to keep recording and mixing. Only a few more weeks until November 18th!!! Keep coming back, fill up your pages, sign up your friends and let’s build this site into something great we can all enjoy.

Take care,

~D