David Cook Won't Royally Screw Kids

Posted May 2nd 2008 11:25AM by TMZ Staff

Royals fans can rest easy -- there won't be 25 crying kids in the crowd when David Cook comes to town.

Cook was approached by the Kansas City Royals to sing the national anthem at game on May 9. The problem is 25 elementary kids were already booked.

A spokesperson for the Royals told TMZ that Cook didn't feel comfortable bumping the kids -- so he'll sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the 7th inning stretch instead, and throw out the first pitch.

Cook was invited to the game because if he survives another week of "Idol," he'll be making a trip home Blue Springs, MO. for a visit.

Filed under: American Idol, Talk Sports

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31. That was so sweet of him!! I honestly think that he'd do an amazing job singing the national anthem. But he'll sing it after he wins Idol. David Cook WILL win American Idol. He is the total package. Amazing voice, great personality, handsome. He will go very far in his career and I can't wait. Don't forget to vote for him tonight!!!!!

Posted at 9:06AM on May 6th 2008 by Ashley

32. David Cook is a genuinely kind hearted soul :) ...remarkably sweet what he did...

David Cook = mensch

Posted at 12:36PM on May 8th 2008 by Shereeda

33. I'm 48 yrs old and i love David Cook's singing. I hope he is the next American Idol

Posted at 2:09PM on May 8th 2008 by Barbara

34. Im a KC resident and KC is all buzzing about David Cook. I love the fact that he didnt mess over the kids for his own glory. Way to go, David!!! SEE YOU AT THE K!!!

Posted at 11:32AM on May 9th 2008 by Vicky R.

35. I am over 40...and I KNOW David Cook doesn't scream...he's an extremely talented individual who very much deserves to win the whole shebang!! Good luck, David C. Tulsa loves you!

Posted at 10:24AM on May 11th 2008 by Moi

36. You can download all his songs from itunes

Posted at 12:56PM on May 24th 2008 by berny

37. i bet he will bring his blonde bimbo gf with him lol....

Posted at 2:11AM on Jun 24th 2008 by kiero

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