David Cook Wins American Idol Season 7

The oddsmakers were right, the gamblers were right and the American Idol judges were wrong.  David Cook has won American Idol Season 7.

Cook's win comes despite Judge Simon Cowell declaring young David Archuleta the winner after Tuesday night's grand finale.

He was almost a 1-3 favorite to win and stayed a favorite throughout Wednesday.

Cook was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Blue Springs, Missouri. Cook's interest in music began early in life; he received his first guitar at the age of 2. He began singing in second grade, when his elementary school music teacher gave him a solo in a school choir performance. He proceeded to perform in virtually every Christmas and PTA program.

In an interview with UsMagazine.com following Tuesday night's show, Cook refrained from arguing with judge Simon Cowell's assertion that David Archuleta won the evening. "You know, everybody's got an opinion, and tonight was Archuleta's night," Cook reportedly told the site. "I have to concede it: The kid came out all three songs and nailed it. But I walk away from this with my head held high."

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Originally published 10:00 pm EST