Biography

David L Cook is a multi-award winning recording artist who began his career at the age of 5 with his family, the Cook Family Singers who were noted performers of the Grand Ole Opry. David began a solo career in 1980 after his family's retirement. He is considered to be one of the most prolific song writers of the 80's and 90's with over 2,500 songs in his publishing catalog. Many of his songs were recorded by top 80's groups like Pet Shop Boys, A-Ha, Spandau Ballet, Exposé and many more. He has won 7 Emmy awards for his work in television. He has written several television theme songs as well as being an editor on several major award winning productions. In 2010 Cook became the president of the Artists Music Guild and is involved with the AMG Heritage Awards. Cook has been inducted into 3 musical Halls of Fame including the International Country Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
- IMDb mini biography by: Micheal Tilllman

All of the males in the Cook Family Singers always used their middle initials as their trademark.

David L Cook is an inductee into 3 Musical Halls of Fame. World Christian Music Hall of Fame 1997/Country Gospel Music Hall of Fame 1999/International Country Gospel Music Hall of Fame 2006.

David's great-aunt is Carole Cook.

David is the Great-Nephew of composer and Academy Award winner Johnny Mercer.

David L Cook has written under 14 pseudonyms and 17 ghost names.