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David Cook and David Archuleta will take the American Idol stage one last time to fight it out for the title. Here's a closer look at the weaponry each performer brings to the American Idol stage for the final battle.

Many people predicted it, but a lot of people know that American Idol has a vast history of throwing major curveballs. The stage has been set for what is one of the most anticipated finales in the history of American Idol.

David Cook wins American Idol: based on this week's performances, David Archuleta deserved to win, but based on this season as a whole, America got it right. David Cook and David Archuleta are both winners.

Comparing David Archuleta to David Cook is like comparing apples to oranges. Each one is fabulous in his own way. Though at the end of the day, I believe David Cook will be the next American Idol.

David Archuleta was simply sensational on a night when he seemed destined for the American Idol Title. The American Idol Finale was certainly a heavyweight championship bout between David Archuleta and David Cook.

Jason Castro says goodbye while David Archuleta, David Cook, and Syesha Mercado make it into American Idol season 7's top three.

David Cook has been one of the more original contestants to appear on an American Idol stage all season. At the American Idol Finale last night, Cook showed that he is certainly a contender against the mighty David Archuletta for the title of American Idol.

David Cook was soundly beaten by David Archuleta's superior performances in The Season Seven American Idol Finale. Cook perhaps did not give the competition his full effort as he may believe taking second s the beter outcome for him.

Another year, another American Idol. David Archuleta, the young balladeer from Utah, only has one more week to wait before he's crowned American Idol. David Cook stands on the verge of a rewarding Rock career.

As Season 7 counts its way down to the finale and this year's American Idol, it still looks as if the final three might just be guys, even after Michael Johns sudden and totally unexpected departure last week. The two Davids...

Which David will prevail? Both will be on their game and yet only one can be declared this season's American Idol.

The American Idol finale, which featured a war between the Davids, was an interesting match.

David Cook was proclaimed this year's American Idol at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, May 21st.

Nearly everyone I talked to expected David Archuleta to win the American Idol Finale.

With world record-breaking voting results, David Cook was named 2008's American Idol tonight.

David Archuleta and David Cook will compete in the American Idol Finale: a preview of what to expect.

David Cook beats David Archuleta as the new American Idol.

Through strategy and maturity, David Archuleta gives a knockout.

David Archuleta seized the moment to prove to American Idol fans that he is equally as worthy of winning the title of American Idol. Will Archy's Angels come through?

David Archuleta's charity fireside chat in Utah will be held after the American Idols Live Tour goes through Salt Lake City in July. Tickets will cost $1 and $.75 will be donated to Multiple Sclerosis Society and Make-a-Wish Foundation.

I have to admit that although I had predicted David Cook's victory, I had severe doubts.

By the time Ryan Seacrest announced that David Cook was the new American Idol for Season 7, it was almost anticlimactic. Except that the right David won. Or -- to clarify -- the David everybody thought was going to win did not.

This is about the two Davids final performances on American idol for the winner of of this seasons American Idol.

As David Archuleta and David Cook continue to switch favoritism back and forth, last night's show might have sealed the deal...

The two American Idol finalists will sing together on the same stage once again. It's another chance to see why David Cook did win or why David Archuleta should have won.

Syesha Mercado has battled to stay on American Idol from the beginning, even moreso than the other contestants. Just to make the Top 24, the 21-year-old had to overcome laryngitis (even going so far as to talk to Ryan Seacrest and the American Idol cameras...

Making full use of the boxing match theme, the final performance night of American Idol pits two very different singers against each other for the final time. Here's my review of David Cook's and David Archuleta's performances.

It goes without saying that many of the performers on American Idol are pretty much guaranteed a recording contract once the season ends and their contractual obligations to the show have been fulfilled. Winning the competition guarantees the winner a contract...

It was David vs. David tonight in American Idol's seventh season finale showdown.

David and David. David vs. David. The Two Davids. David Squared. Dueling Davids. (The last two are mine, so remember where you saw them.) Whatever you wish to call them or however you wish to arrange their names, the Season 7 Finale will be...

The day we all knew would come is here: American Idol early favorite but eventual runner-up, 17-year old David Archuleta has signed to 19 Recordings/Jive Records, and has a debut album scheduled for release sometime later this year.

In case you missed it, American Idol is winding down and David Archuleta and David Cook are the final two contestants fighting for the top spot. Idol fans said goodbye to Syesha Mercado and hello to what most fans expected.

Syesha does not have a chance on American Idol, no matter how well she does.

I predict it will be David vs. David in the American Idol finale. Who will win, David Cook or David Archuleta? Here's who I think it will be, and why.

David Cook brings maturity, quality and greatness to his songs on American Idol.

American Idol finished its 7th season, but ratings aren't the same. Here are my suggestions to revive the show.

This is a question burning in the minds of many American Idol fans. For me, the answer is simple.

In a surprising vote, David Cook emerged as the winner in the Clash of the Davids. My thoughts on why he deserved to win and other things American Idol.

The bearded duo, and drummer Frank Beard, performed "Sharp Dressed Man" with American Idol winner David Cook, whose own beard has a lot of catching up to do.

This article gives a review of American Idol's finale and discusses as to whether America made the right decision in choosing David Cook as the new American Idol.

My review and prediction of the season 7 American Idol finale

A prediction for the American Idol Finale.

Analyzes 6 criteria used for predicting the season seven American Idol winner. My prediction is David Archuleta will win.

David Cook has risen to the top of American Idol ladder with Archuleta and when the finale comes, he will take the victory and here is why.

David Cook is by far the most original "American Idol". He can sing. He can change old songs into "fresh" ones as Simon so often points out. If the contest were over, he would have won already.

It's the battle of the Davids in the final round of American Idol Season 7. Will David Cook's rocker style help crown him a winner or will David Archuleta's soothing vocals and humble attitude take him far? Here is the breakdown.

David Cook is one of the top contenders of American Idol 7, so it was interesting to see how he'd deal with singing a Dolly Parton song.

David Cook keeps rockin fans as many predict that he will be the next "American Idol."

This year's crop of American Idol hopefuls is diverse and interesting. Someone has to win, though, and it shouldn't be David Cook.

David Cook rocked the stage on American Idol for his two performances from the Neil Diamond song catalog as part of the Final Five, proving without a doubt that he is bound for the finale. With lackluster performances by Brooke White and Jason Castro, Cook...

Syesha Mercado has the voice of a star, but she had a strange night on the American Idol final three show.

David Archuleta is an American Idol is many people's eyes. Not an official one of course, but still a winner... Archuleta and Cook made American Idol's Seventh Season the best so far, and they both should be very proud of themselves.

David Archuleta takes on David Cook in the American Idol Season 7 Finale

Who should win American Idol? Well, of' course David should but which one?

Millions of Utahns gathered together last night to watch their home state American Idol favorite, David Archuleta.

My personal prediction of who will be voted off American Idol tonight

The season finale of American Idol has come and gone.

American Idol's Syesha Mercado performed impressively on Tuesday, but the judges were blatantly obvious in their bias: they wanted an all-David finale.

Top three contestant Syesha Mercado was voted off Idol May 14th after giving a not so impressive stand-out performance the night before. Did America get it right and why?

David Archuleta against David Cook. It was inevitable. It will happen. And it's a shame only one David can win.

Brooke White - Out But Not Down; Jason Castro, David Cook, David Archuleta and Syesha Mercado Have Something to Believe In

David Archuleta and David Cook are the two most likely favorites to head into the finale and both Davids are Goliaths in this competition, but who will win?

David Cook and David Archuleta have been fan favorites the whole season. Now, one will go home, while the other is crowned as the American Idol.

With the competition getting fierce and coming close to the finale, its time for America to get super tough and picky with who they choose to go home and those who should continue to compete.

The debate took place on Idol Blogs, Facebook, in the media, at the water cooler, in school hallways and even at the family dinner table. Just which David would come out on top of the American Idol Voting? Tonight's two hour finale answered that question: David Cook

American Idol each season sets out to find the next American Idol singing sensation. And the best is weeded out from the worst by the judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell.

America awaits the final verdict. Who do you think should be the American Idol for season 7?

Now that the much hyped David vs David finale is here, who will the best man be?

Tonight the American Idol Top 7 contestants were mentored by Mariah Carey. David Archuleta lead the night off with his version of "Believe", and did not disappoint us.

David Archuleta makes it difficult to not like him. His rendition of the Mariah Carey song When You Believe was excellent and proved he is a top contender for the American Idol title.

Although the two Davids have yet to perform their final songs, the outcome was determined long ago.

This article shares information about and a review of the latest "American Idol" television show.

David Cook's song choices were not the best, but not to worry there is life after American Idol.

With two different but equally matched talents going head to head, who will be the next American Idol?

David Archuleta Will Lose American Idol title to David Cook

When you see songwriting contests filtered through behemoths such as "American Idol", one might be tempted to yell out (to either yourself or someone you presumably know): "Ok, what's the catch?"

American Idol is getting HOT and is soon going to be in the FINALE. Who are the top three American Idols? On Wednesday May 10th the top three idols where announced by Ryan Seacrest.

American Idol your top 2 Cook or Archuleta who is your choice

I am giving a review on David Archuleta's performance that was on Tuesday's American Idol. David Archuleta has always been one of my favorites.

As the two American Idol semi-finalists, David Cook and David Archuleta have proven to the masses they have talent. Each David can sing, but only one David can be the next American Idol. Which David has what it takes?

In the end, will heart and soul once again be the deciding factor for who will be crowned the next American Idol? Here is my prediction.

As we find ourselves nearing the half point of season seven it is a great time to begin the true "power rankings" for American Idol. Which contestant comes out on top and which should go home this week? Here are my personal picks.

David Archuleta shows incredible talent, but he may have peaked to early in his Idol journey.

This article shares information on the 2008 finale for "American Idol."

While appearing on the Fox affiliate in Kansas City, Missouri, David Cook announced his song choice and Simon Cowell, texted over the song he'd chosen for David.

Set up to be the boxing match of the millenium, complete with announcer and "Let's Get Ready To Rumble!" In the red corner, weighing in at 185lbs : David "Sugarfoot" Cook vs. The blue corner, weighing in at 100lbs (soaking wet): David "Babycakes" Archuleta

We are finally down to the last two on American Idol. Now it is David vs. David, but who will win?

I used to really enjoy the critiques the three American Idol Judges gave the contestants. I thought that each of them brought something great to the show. Recently, however, I've been disappointed.

David's pick during the "Idol Gives Back" week was "Angels. How did he stack up?

David Archuleta signs with 19 Recordings/ Jive Records: a boon for this promising young artist.

April 15th on American Idol was Mariah Carey week. Who had the best performance on American Idol tonight?

With only five left on American Idol, the contest is getting serious.

This is an article on American Idol Season 7, "Lennon/McCartney Night. "

David Cook should be an instant winner in the Rocker show, right? Well frankly I don't know what he was thinking singing Duran Duran and not even changing "Hungry Like The Wolf" to make it stand out.

The boyish wonder and Utah native, David Archuleta, just recently signed a deal with 19 Recordings/Jive Records, a subsidiary of Sony BMG.

David Archuleta and Syesha Mercado turned up the heat, while David Cook had a so-so evening and Jason Castro, according to Simon, should be "packing his suitcase."