Simon Cowell: Josiah Leming should have been 'Idol' semifinalist June 20, 2008 Simon Cowell admits that Josiah Leming should have been an American Idol seventh-season semifinalist, however he's placing the blame for why it didn't happen on his fellow judges.
'American Idol' runner-up David Archuleta signs recording contract June 5, 2008 American Idol seventh-season runner-up David Archuleta has signed a recording contract with 19 Recordings/Jive Records, with his debut album currently scheduled to drop later this year.
'American Idol' seventh-season champ David Cook signs record deal May 29, 2008 American Idol seventh-season champ David Cook has signed a recording contract with 19 Recordings/RCA Records and is set to start working on his debut album, which is currently scheduled to drop this fall.