David Cook American Idol 7 season seven Idol 7 winner David Cook going against David Archueleta Age: 17 # Hometown: Murray, UT # Favorite Quote: "You'll never be lonely if you learn to befriend yourself." # Audition City: San Diego # Musical Influences: Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin, Bryan Adams David Cook: Bio * Age: 25 * Hometown: Blue Springs, MO * Favorite Quote: "Pain don't hurt." - Patrick Swayze in "Roadhouse" * Audition City: Omaha * Musical Influences: Our Lady Peace, Big Wreck.