David Cook cancels shows for 'personal family matters'; fans supportive
Season 7 "American Idol" winner, David Cook, is canceling two performances because of undisclosed family issues.
Sunday afternoon, the following bulletin was posted on David's website:
"We are canceling Monday and Tuesday's shows to allow David time to deal with personal family matters. Please respect his privacy at this time. David would like everyone to rest assured that we are working with the Universities to reschedule the shows that are missed."
The canceled shows were scheduled at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, N.H., and Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, Conn.
Cook's fans have been nothing but supportive, posting tons of kind words on the rock star's website.
"We love you and will wait for you however long you are gone," wrote one fan; "your family comes first, and we all respect that," assured another.
If you have a message of support for David and his family, feel free to post it below in the comments section.
David Cook is currently scheduled to perform his new single, "Come Back to Me," which you can listen to here, on "American Idol's" results show Wednesday.
-- Stephanie Lysaght
Photo credit: FOX
David's been nothing but amazing to his fans and the least we can do is to support him in this moment. We don't know and do not need to know what's happening, but family should come first and David has always shown that he values his.
My best wishes to him and his family.
I fear it's about his older brother Adam, but I hope not.
In a message of support fans have been lighting a candle in this site. http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/search.cfm?l=eng The group is called DC=LO. It has has 1,267 candles from 45 different countries so far.
It's just a way of showing that ours thoughts are with him and his family and we hope for the best.
Posted by: Kris | March 30, 2009 at 09:07 PM
David is amazing to his fans. We all are concerned and praying and waiting for him to tell us when you're ready. Until then try to take some time off and relax. We all hope this is just some needed R&R.
Posted by: Nicky Duvyrda | March 31, 2009 at 09:35 AM
Dear David, please take all the time you need your family needs you now more than ever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will leave the Light On for you. Love Laurie
Posted by: Laurie Murphy | March 31, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Was privileged to see one of Cook and band's great concerts this tour, they rocked out. Everyone who's seen them can tell you, they give one hundred percent. All the best to David and family, so sorry for whatever challenges you have. Everyone has times when you need to take care of those closest. All the best.
Posted by: LK | March 31, 2009 at 10:51 AM
David-your fans support you in all you do. Please do what you need to at this difficult time and know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | March 31, 2009 at 11:17 AM
I was at the show at William and Mary and videotaped his announcement. We all just fell silent because it wasn't expected and then we felt so sad for him. You could tell it was so hard for him. Here's the link to my video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXMqvO4oGzU My thoughts and prayers are for him and his family.
Posted by: Brenda | March 31, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Just saw David and his band in concert last Friday...awesome and super-talented.
David, take you're time...we're not going anywhere. All the best to you and yours.
Posted by: Olivia B. | March 31, 2009 at 01:27 PM
david cook is an incredible musician and a fantastic human being. i feel lucky to call myself a fan, and wish him and his family peace and strength. <3
Posted by: tracy | March 31, 2009 at 01:34 PM
any word on how the 10 people are supposed to get their refund?
Posted by: ken | March 31, 2009 at 02:19 PM
Since last Spring David has become a huge part of my life. As long as I live, the memory of May 20 and May 21 last year will never fade. He is a very special young man, with a huge heart, and a gift for communication in every way possible, be it music, comedy, expressing himself, he is just amazing. I know him, but he does not know me.....I love him so so much. For the past week, I have not been able to sleep very well, am worried about him, but mostly thinking about what he is going through. Tomorrow I get on a plane in CT to fly to Wilmington NC, because I am going to his show on Thursday at UNC-W. His music is necessary for me, and there are no words to express just how much his music means to me.
Posted by: Karen | March 31, 2009 at 02:21 PM
I hope the media will allow David and his family to handle the current situation in private. Whatever it entails and however long it takes I now his fans will wait patiently. I for one will not purchase any magazine or watch any program that attempts to film or photograph the Cooks in any private capacity.
Posted by: NCcookfan | March 31, 2009 at 02:54 PM
I was lucky enough to see Cook perform in Biloxi this year and left the show knowing I had seen one heck of a performance. The outpouring of support this young man is receiving from all over the world right now is just amazing. Never seen anything like it ...
Posted by: Margaret | April 01, 2009 at 12:17 AM
David Cook and his band put on a great show! All of the tour shows have been SOLD OUT. I hope all the love and support, his real fans are sending out, is of some comfort. My prayers are with David and his beautiful family. We miss you and we're permanent.
Posted by: Maria | April 01, 2009 at 12:23 PM