Joey DeAnn Cook (born March 30, 1991) is an American singer-songwriter from Woodbridge, Virginia who finished seventh place on the fourteenth season of American Idol. She toured with indie rock band Mammoth Indigo in 2013.
Joey Cook | |
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.jpg) Joey Cook performing with Postmodern Jukebox in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joey DeAnn Cook |
| Born | March 30, 1991[1] |
| Origin | Woodbridge, Virginia, United States |
| Genres | Folk, jazz, indie |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar, accordion, ukulele, banjo, mandolin |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Early life edit
Joey Cook was born on March 30, 1991, and was raised in Woodbridge, Virginia. She began playing piano and singing at the age of five. In high school, she participated in choir and taught herself to play ukulele and guitar. Cook graduated from Woodbridge High School in 2009.[2]
American Idol edit
Cook auditioned in Kansas City, singing "King of Spain" by The Tallest Man on Earth. She sang "Kerosene" on the first round in Hollywood, and "Across the Universe" in the final solo of the Hollywood Round.
| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | "King of Spain" | The Tallest Man on Earth | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 1 | A Capella | "Kerosene" | Miranda Lambert | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 2 | Group Performance | "To Love Somebody" | The Bee Gees | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 3 | Solo | "Across the Universe" | The Beatles | N/A | Advanced |
| Showcase Week | Personal Choice | "Sweet Pea" | Amos Lee | N/A | Advanced |
| Top 24 | Personal Choice | "Somebody Like You" | Keith Urban | 8 | Safe |
| Top 16 | Motown | "Shop Around" | The Miracles | 8 | Safe |
| Top 12 | Back to the Start | "King of Spain" | The Tallest Man on Earth | 10 | Safe |
| Top 11 | Get the Party Started | "Fancy" | Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX | 3 | Safe |
| Top 114 | Songs from the Movies | "Mad World" | Tears for Fears | 5 | Safe |
| Top 9 | '80s Night | "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" | Cyndi Lauper | 3 | Safe |
| Top 8 | Kelly Clarkson | "Miss Independent" | Kelly Clarkson | 4 | Safe |
| Top 7 | Billboard Hot 100 | "Wrecking Ball" | Miley Cyrus | 4 | Eliminated |
| Top 6 | American Classics | "My Funny Valentine" | Mitzi Green | N/A | |
| "Somebody to Love" | Jefferson Airplane | N/A |
- ^Note 1 Due to the judges using their one save on Qaasim Middleton, the top 11 remained intact for another week.
Other works edit
Postmodern Jukebox released "Hey There Delilah" on August 27, 2015, "Sugar, We're Goin Down" on October 1, 2015, "Say My Name" on November 26, 2015, and "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" on January 7, 2017, with Cook on lead vocals.[3][4][5][6]
Cook's first album, Hey, I Love You, was self-published on Bandcamp in 2012.[7]
Under the name Joey Cook and the Partyraddlers, her album Welcome to the Variety Show was released on July 1, 2016.[8]
Personal life edit
On March 26, 2015, Cook announced that she was engaged to her long-time boyfriend, Evan Higgins.[9]
Discography edit
- Hey, I Love You (2012)[7]
- Welcome to the Variety Show (2016)
References edit
- ^ Holtzclaw, Mike (February 25, 2015). "Joey Cook, newly engaged, is ready for what's next on 'American Idol'". Daily Press. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
- ^ "Woodbridge grad Joey Cook in American Idol top 12". InsideNova. March 11, 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
- ^ "Hey There Delilah – Vintage 1918 "World's Fair" Style Plain White T's Cover ft. Joey Cook". YouTube. 27 August 2015. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ "Sugar, We're Going Down – Vintage Big Band – Style Fall Out Boy Cover ft. Joey Cook". YouTube. 1 October 2015. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ "Say My Name – Vintage '60s Soul Ballad Destiny's Child Cover ft. Joey Cook". YouTube. 26 November 2015. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ "Ain't No Rest For The Wicked – Vintage Jazz Cage The Elephant Cover ft. Joey Cook". YouTube. 12 January 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ a b "Hey, I love you., by Joey Cook". Joeycook.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ "Welcome to the Variety Show by Joey Cook & the Partyraddlers". Itunes.apple.com. July 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ "Inside American Idol Contestant Joey Cook's 'Beautiful' Engagement". People. April 2, 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.