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Now, performances of David's concert last night at Chesaning, MI:

1. Mr.Sensitive [partial] = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_o-Dw2X9Co&feature=player_embedded
2. Heroes = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYSQBicqjyQ&feature=player_embedded
3. I Did It For You = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJXWneyYsa0&feature=player_embedded
4. LOTM = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvDgpc6_Xjk&feature=player_embedded
5. Avalanche = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfPglgIMQoI&feature=player_embedded
6. (I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6Z5K9Gs6NM&feature=player_embedded
7. Bar-ba-sol = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_TYXQPkOBQ&feature=player_embedded
8. KOTN = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClGiQUDskf4&feature=player_embedded
9. CBTM = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmHjLbVM8e8&feature=player_embedded
10. Light On [partial] = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO_eTqUv76A&feature=player_embedded
11. Haven't found yet a video of A Daily AntheM yet
12. Banter
    a. Different angle from beginning of Avalanche = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ_--XrLRgM&feature=player_embedded
    b. Groovin...plus a battle with...a mosquito = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKsYbiBmGPk&feature=player_embedded

Last year David Cook became the seventh singer to win the "American Idol" competition on Fox TV when he edged out David Archuleta. He won over fans with songs from Bon Jovi, The Beatles, Michael Jackson and even Dolly Parton.

Since winning the "Idol" competition, his self-titled album has gone platinum on the strength of the hit singles "The Time of My Life," "Light On" and "Permanent." Before a show in Chicago last weekend, he answered a few questions about his life and career.

Q: Can you describe the feeling you got on stage, with millions of people watching, when you were named the next American Idol?

A: I don't know. I kind of had a conscious blackout when he said my name. Since then it's just been crazy busy. I don't feel like I've stopped in about a year and a half. It's definitely made my life a little more crazy, but I love it.

Q: Is there a moment that has stood out to you as the most memorable for you in the year since you won?

A: Probably the coolest part is that I got to go to the Middle East and play for the troops. That, to me, was massive. ... I have had a lot of friends and family in the military, so it's something I'm glad I get to do.

Q: You've had a tough loss this year with your brother (who passed away in May after battling brain cancer for 10 years). You wrote the song "Permanent" as a tribute to him. How hard was that to write?

A: It actually wasn't hard to write at all. It was something I had wanted to touch on and thankfully was able to come across the right music. Lyrically, it's probably the most honest I've ever been with a song.

Q: With "American Idol," people win over a lot of fans with covers, but after that the focus is on doing new and original tunes. Is it a challenge to appease the fans while trying to do your own thing?

A: I didn't try to be anything except who I was. I think if you misrepresent yourself on the front end it will be really hard to not misrepresent yourself on the back.

Q: Are you mixing in some of those covers with the new material for your live show now?

A: We've worked up some new covers and we do a lot of stuff from the record and a lot of stuff from before Idol. For me, it was important to not look back. I'm all about trying to move forward and progressing as a musician and performer.

Q: You spent some time growing up and in college in the Midwest, did you ever play shows in Iowa?

A: When I was still in my band Axium in Kansas City we did a show in Cedar Falls.

Q: What comes next for you?

A: We're going to stay on the road until the wheels fall off. From there probably take a short second to breathe and get to work on another record.

Q: Did you prefer Kris or Adam in the 2009 "American Idol?"

A: (Laughs). Uh, abstain.