Do you remember that People Magazine asked questions to do to David Cook?

Well, now we have him answering the fan questions!

David Cook’s mother, Beth Foraker, told myfoxkc.com about a typical Thanksgiving at her house. But, this year is anything but typical.

For starters, the family usually travels to Indiana for Thanksgiving. But, this year, her son, American Idol David Cook is promoting his brand new album and he’ll be in Kansas City to light the Plaza Lights during the Thanksgiving ceremony. That means the whole family is coming home for Turkey day.

Foraker said the biggest difference between Thanksgiving this year and last year is that last year she could take her kids out shopping and it wasn’t a big deal. This year, they won’t be able to do that, she said with a laugh.

Foraker just returned from New York City where she attended David Cook’s album release party. She said she’d never been to New York before, so the entire experience was awesome.

“It was so much fun. I’ve never been to New York so that was a fun thing in itself and then to go to the Hard Rock and see all those people that were just there to see David Cook. It was awesome. I loved it.”

She said she has her favorites on the new self-titled album

“My favorite song is Bar-Ba-Sol. I’m not sure why. I just think its the edginess of his voice in that song. Followed by the complete opposite which is Permanent. So, those are my two favorites.”

As for Thanksgiving, does David Cook cook? She said, not very much. He does help set the table and get the house ready. And, his favorite Turkey Day dish? Noodles his grandmother makes, his mom said. Awwwww!

Last, but not least, Cook has been pretty public about his relationship with former Idol contestant Kimberly Caldwell. So, will he be bringing a friend home for Thanksgiving? According to mom, the answer is “No.” She said this year it’s just going to be close family around the Thanksgiving table. And, this family has a lot to be thankful for.

Watch the interview: Will David be bringing a friend to Thanksgiving?

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David Cook speaks to Blender Magazine about the best piece of advice he got during Idol, what the judges think of his album, and Idol fan wars…

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He tells Logo’s NewNowNext Blog that if he could have voted on Proposition 8 in California, he would have voted NO.

David says, “Human rights is human rights, and I don’t really see how sexuality parlays into whether or not you’re a human being.” He adds that in his house growing up, “general tolerance” was “kind of the norm” and that he can’t recall ever feeling uncomfortable with the idea of sexuality, whether it be his own, or anybody else’s. Very interesting interview:

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David will be on Entertainment Tonight performing Light On later this evening. Here is the interview part:

Check David talking about the most werid fan’s gifts — the unforgettable pink panties! —, his favorites new tracks, his reaction meeting Rob Cavallo for the first time and so many other things on this interview, with fans questions.

“I found that my best motivation has been a chip on the shoulder.”

They told him he couldn’t, and he proved them wrong. David Cook won the hearts of millions on ‘American Idol’ by straying from standard bubblegum pop, and staying true to his rock roots. Now, the Missouri-bred former bartender-turned-reality-show-winner finally gets his rockstar status, as he releases his debut self-titled album.

AOL Music caught up with Cook after his electrifying Sessions performance to talk about his new music, the other David, crazy tabloid rumors and his sex symbol status.

You’ve said that people are going to be surprised by this record. How so?

Everybody associated with the record really allowed me the creative freedom to try different things. So the end result is a very eclectic rock record that’s still cohesive as an album. It’s exciting, because from the time I started playing in bands, the sounds that I’ve played have evolved, and I feel like this record is a nice definition not only of the last year of my life, but the last 25.

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It’s been six months since David Cook was crowned the latest “American Idol” but after a summer “Idols” group national tour, he had only six weeks to put together his debut album.

Cook, 25, who was working as a bartender while trying to break into the music business, talked to Reuters about his self-titled album, which was released this week, and his hopes for the future.

How different is this first album from the David Cook we saw on “American Idol”.

“In the show, we had a different set of boundaries — Mariah Carey songs one week, songs from your birth year another. With this record I was able to make my own rules … Lyrically the songs have a mature angle but there is a youthful energy to the record because we had to do everything quickly. I think the time worked out in our favor. We wanted the record to come out of the gates with all guns blazing, and it does.”

You wrote or co-wrote 10 of the 12 songs on the album and some of them are very personal.

“Family is very important to me and ‘Heroes’ is a pretty accurate vibe to that. ‘A Daily AntheM’ … all fell into place very organically and I finished the song before I realized it was about my brother Adam. ‘Permanent’ (also about Adam) is bare bones, piano, strings and vocal. I figured out through the process of making this record that sometimes the most powerful songs don’t have all the bells and whistles on them.”

“American Idol” viewers heard about Adam’s battle with brain cancer on the show. How is he doing?

“Adam’s good. He is plugging along. We remain cautiously optimistic.”

Was the summer “Idols” tour in those huge stadiums good preparation for life as a solo artist, or are you more of a smaller, club venue performer?

“I hope I get to do that a million times over! I feel I have an aptitude for both (venues) and I think this record can play to both. Hopefully in the next year I will be playing as many venues as will have me.”

Does the perceived rivalry with David Archuleta grate on you?

“It does a little and I am sure Archie would share my opinion. We both recognize we are completely different artists and so it is comparing apples and oranges. Even in the ‘Idol’ finals, we didn’t feel like we were competing against each other. Archie is a good person. I consider him a really good friend and wish him all the success he deserves.”

How did you feel about your “American Idol” make-over, and is it true you are dating former “Idol” contestant Kimberly Caldwell?

“Yes. She has been a steady, well-needed break. She is great. Very supportive. The make-over didn’t hurt! It was weird the way it panned out. I had been talking for some time about chopping off my hair and one week we decided to do it and that same week I literally lost my razor and so I just didn’t shave. I remember the reaction (from fans) after that performance. It was just dumb luck.”

What’s next for you? Are there any plans to tour internationally?

“In early January we are going to Iraq to play for the troops. I am very excited about it. It is a huge honor even to be asked. Then hopefully we’ll start the U.S. tour in early February and keep going until the wheels fall off. I realize that this whole thing is a kind of a one shot. So if someone wants to hear me play in the farthest reaches of this planet, I will do it.”

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