David L. Cook
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David L. Cook (born November 11, 1968) is a Christian country music singer and comedian.
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[edit] Biography
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| Background information | ||
| Also known as | Mortermer Crabbottom | |
| Born | 1968-11-11 | |
| Origin | Mississippi, USA | |
| Genre(s) | Gospel Music, Inspirational | |
| Occupation(s) | Christian Music singer, songwriter and comedian | |
| Instrument(s) | Singing, Piano | |
| Years active | 1972 – present | |
| Label(s) | Sparrow, RCA, SONY, Mountainview Records Nashville and currently on DLC Records | |
Cook was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi but after two years his family relocated to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Cook began his musical career at the age of five with his family, The Cook Family Singers. His parents divorced in 1980, which brought an end to four generations of the musical group. Cook continued singing both gospel and secular music. Cook maintained residency in Ft. Lauderdale until 1990 when he made his move to Charlotte, North Carolina.
His first solo Christian album, Come Follow Me, was released in 1985. The album was written and produced for him by famed producer/singer, Frank X. Loconto, [1] former member of the popular 50's group, the Lane Brothers [2] The following year, he signed with the American Musical Academy of Arts Association (AMAAA) and recorded a follow up album entitled Personal Feelings.
In 1997, Mountainview Records released his In the Middle of it All album, which went on to earn Cook a Gospel Music Association Dove Award nomination for Christian Country Album of the Year in 1999. [3] [4]
Cook is the author of the published religious self help book Inspirational Words.[5]
In 1999, he started his own record label called DLC Records. It was during that transitional period that Cook created a comedy character, named Mortermer Crabbottom, in the tradition of comedic country alter egos like Jim Nabors' eccentric Gomer Pyle persona. Cook even recorded an album in character, Split Personality,[6] based on the life and times of Mortermer Crabbottom growing up in the fictitious town of Crabbottom USA.[7]
That same year, the CGMA (Country Gospel Music Association) inducted Cook into its Hall of Fame, along with Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrell, Andy Griffith and Lulu Roman.[8]
In October 2005, the CGMA once again named Cook Christian Comedian of the Year.[9]
His most recent release is 2006's Have You Ever.[10] On September 9, 2006, the song "Why Can't I go Back" from that same album charted at number one on the Country Gospel Connection charts.[11]
In July 2006, the ICGMA announced the 2006 International Country Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inductees. They were David L. Cook, Mike Manuel, Gayla Earlene, Doug DeRamus and Marijohn Wilkin.[12] Cook took home three new awards from the Country Gospel Music Awards in August of 2006. Cook was named the "Media Personality of the Year", "Comedian of the Year" and "Christian Country Entertainer of the Year."[13]
Cook currently maintains residency in both Ft Lauderdale, Florida and Charlotte, North Carolina, US. He lives with his adopted son Shawn. He was married for four years but is now divorced.[14]
[edit] Discography
[edit] The Cook Family Singers
| Year | Album | |
| 1972 | In Church | |
| 1974 | Old Fashion Meeting | |
| 1977 | Live in London featuring the Jordinaires | |
| 1979 | I Went to the Cross | |
| 1980 | A Final Bow [The Cook's Final Bow] |
[edit] Solo secular albums
| Year | Single | Album | U.S. Chart Positions | |
| 1980 | "A Solo Song" | David L Cook Live | #8 | |
| 1981 | "Let's Get it Moving" | Moving Sidewalk | #14 | |
| 1981 | "Oxygen" | Oxygen | #1 | |
| 1981 | "Cool Night" | Oxygen | #1 | |
| 1982 | "Sweet Life" | Oxygen | #1 | |
| 1982 | "I Go Crazy" | Oxygen | #1 | |
| 1983 | "David L Cook Live at the Pally" | David L Cook Live at the Pally | #12 | |
| 1984 | "It's Christmas Somewhere" | Christmas Joy | #1 |
[edit] Solo Christian albums
| Year | Single | Album | U.S. Chart Positions | |
| 1985 | "Come Follow Me" | Come Follow Me | #4 | |
| 1986 | "The Heart" | Personal Feelings | #1 | |
| 1988 | "Lord Can You See Me" | Search Me | #1 | |
| 1990 | "I Can Always Look Up" | I Heard His Voice | #1 | |
| 1994 | "My Song" | My Song [Single] | #1 | |
| 1996 | "When Heaven is My Home" | When Heaven Is My Home [Featuring First Call] | #1 | |
| 1997 | "In the Middle of it All" | In the Middle of it All | #1 | |
| 1997 | "Drop That Rock" | In the Middle of it All | #1 | |
| 1997 | "Through the Door" | In the MIddle of it All | #1 | |
| 1997 | "Harder for Wisemen" | In the Middle of it All | #10 | |
| 1997 | "One Less Tear for God to Shed | In the Middle of it All | #1 | |
| 1997 | "Whatever you go Through" | In the Middle of it All | #3 | |
| 1998 | "Split Personality" | Split Personality [Live Comedy Album] | #1 | |
| 2002 | "Wind of Change" | Wind of Change | #18 | |
| 2003 | "Man of Clay" | Man of Clay [Single] | #5 | |
| 2006 | "Changing Mountaintops" | Have You Ever | #9 | |
| 2006 | "Why Can't I Go Back" | Have You Ever | #1 |
[edit] Television appearances
| Show | Years of Appearances | |
| Trinity Broadcasting | 1975, 1978, 1990, 1997, 1988, 1998, 2002, 2003 | |
| The PTL Club | 1978, 1987 | |
| Hee Haw | 1979 | |
| Grand Ole Opry Showcase | 1979 | |
| Solid Gold | 1981, 1984 | |
| Johnny Cash in the Park | 1982 | |
| Country Showcase | 1985 | |
| TNN The Crook and Chase Show | 1992, 1994 | |
| Ken Wright and Friends | 1997 | |
| Crabbottom USA Special | 1998 | |
| Host of the Country Gospel Music Awards | 1998 | |
| The 700 Club | 1999 | |
| Country Gospel Music Awards | 2005 | |
| The United States Association of Gospel Entertainers and Musicians | 2006 | |
| International Country Gospel Music Awards | 2006 |
[edit] References
- ^ Frank X Loconto
- ^ Lane Brothers
- ^ Nominees for the 30th Annual Dove Awards
- ^ 1999 Dove Award Winners
- ^ Cook, David L. (2004). Inspirational Words. Authorhouse. ISBN 1-4140-4954-4.
- ^ Split Personality
- ^ Crabbottom USA
- ^ CGMA Hall of Fame
- ^ Country Gospel Music Association.
- ^ Have You Ever.
- ^ International Country Gospel Music Charts.
- ^ International Country Gospel Music Association
- ^ 2006 CGMA Awards
- ^ Cook's Bio at CDBaby.com
[edit] External links
- davidlcook.com
- All Music Group
- AOL Music History
- CD Baby
- Lyrics By David L Cook
- David on the 700 Club
- Official Myspace Fanpage
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