Kristy Lee Cook Extends Her 15 Minutes

Posted Tue Jul 1, 2008 11:05am PDT by Lyndsey Parker in Reality Rocks

Regular readers of this blog throughout American Idol season 7 know I was never what you'd call a Kristy Lee Cook fan. Or even a Kristy Lee Cook tolerator. But as an intrepid and (ahem) impartial music journalist of the highest and most respectable order, I feel obligated to report the following:

KLC has landed a record deal, y'all.

Ironically, it seems Kristy has won back what she already had: a contract with Arista Nashville.

See, as widely reported by Vote For The Worst et al, Kristy was originally signed to Arista Nashville in 1999 (see press-release photo at right), but she got dropped before she ever released an album.

She did, however, release this low-budget video, which troublingly earned her the nickname "KKKristy" due to its unfortunately un-PC set dressing:

Hopefully now that Kristy is back on Arista with a presumably bigger (read: Carrie Underwood-esque) budget, whoever directs her next video will wisely refrain from using Confederate flags as props.

Amusingly, though, KLC's upcoming single (out August 11) will be titled "15 Minutes Of Shame." Maybe the girl's actually got a good sense of humor after all.

And maybe now Kristy can finally buy back her horse.

And hey...maybe this news indicates that Carly Hennessy-Smithson will get back her old record deal with MCA, too! Stay tuned.

119 Comments

1. christy k - Tue Jul 1, 2008 11:35am PDT

I don't think she is as bad as everyone claims. So she didn't make it on Idol big deal there are alot of singers out there( big name)that probably wouldn't make it on Idol either.Give the girl a chance.

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2. Steel Town Man - Tue Jul 1, 2008 12:08pm PDT

Lyndsey,

I'm back , thanks had a great time, glad to see while I was gone that our florida gal got the boot on "SYTYCD".

I hope that this article makes it on Yahoo front page because if Joe T or Flash see it I am sure they would surley have a few comments for you.

You know I wasn't really a KLC fan but did think she got better towards the end.I don't know, will have to wait and see after she releases her first ablum to judge her, Hey if Jessica Simpson can do country I think KLC will have a chance.

Just my Thoughts.....

3. Richard A - Tue Jul 1, 2008 1:01pm PDT

I think KLC has a lot of talent..and about as country as one can be..have you ever been to Selma, Oregon? I have ..it is really pretty Country! Go Girl!

4. melissa black - Tue Jul 1, 2008 1:05pm PDT

Hi from Jordin's former vocal coach! I really always liked Kristi - but lots of you are right - she DID get better and better as the season went on - good luck to her in her future vocal endeavors - its a tough business and i am so glad she is getting this opportunity. And to all future "stars" out there - good luck to you all as well!

5. roger n - Tue Jul 1, 2008 1:35pm PDT

American Idol, is a star maker over and over and over again, good for her I do Lee Greenwoods PR and when she sang GOD BLESS THE U.S.A. it was awesome and Lee called the show to share his approval on how great she did.

GOOD FOR HER!!!!!!

6. del - Tue Jul 1, 2008 1:47pm PDT

she looks good in the nighty

7. ron c - Tue Jul 1, 2008 1:49pm PDT

couldn't happan to a better country singer. she was robed on Idol because they wanted someone else to win. i hope she becomes as big as big can be.

8. benconn2003 - Tue Jul 1, 2008 2:02pm PDT

I don't see anything wrong with this video. I like Kristy's voice and I believe if she gets with the right people she can make something of herself. Good luck to Kristy!

9. MindyC - Tue Jul 1, 2008 2:30pm PDT

That is a horrible song and video...OMG..Could they have made her look more old fashion...Yuck

10. Angela Z - Tue Jul 1, 2008 3:05pm PDT

I THOUGHT THE VIDEO WAS GREAT AND SHE HAS A GREAT VOICE. I HOPE SHE GETS THE CHANCE SHE DESERVES AND MAKES IT BIG!

11. Lyndsey Parker - Tue Jul 1, 2008 3:32pm PDT

Hey Myndee, who said I hate my job? I love it! That doesn't mean I love everyone I write about, though...
Sorry but I'm not quitting!

12. West Of The Moon - Tue Jul 1, 2008 3:36pm PDT

Yeah! Kristi, you go girl!!!!!!!!! Looking forward to seeing that pretty face and smile of yours all over the media. You're just going to keep getting better and better. God bless...

13. Rooster - Tue Jul 1, 2008 3:54pm PDT

Hey its me I think the video is from 10 yrs ago

14. Alma Ann R - Tue Jul 1, 2008 3:55pm PDT

I think that is well deserved. I thought she should have made it to the end also. She has a terrific voice and she is a young talented beautiful girl. She will definately be successful. I would buy her music.

15. shanniewayne - Tue Jul 1, 2008 3:58pm PDT

I THOUGHT THAT SHE WAS EASY ON THE EYES. HOWEVER HER SINGING ON MOST OCCASIONS LEFT SOMETHING TO BE DESIRED. SHE WILL DO FINE IN THE COUNTRY MUSIC INDUSTRY. SHE WILL SELL SOME RECORDS FOR SURE. I DON'T THINK HOWEVER SHE WILL BE A CARRIE UNDERWOOD. SHE WILL BE LUCKY TO BE AS GOOD AS KELLY PICKLER.

16. Jen - Tue Jul 1, 2008 4:11pm PDT

The way the video was shot does make it look low budget and dated. I didnt care too much for her on Idol, but she's not that bad. I could just fall asleep listening to her though, she's soo terribly boring. There's nothing to her voice that perks up my ears and make me want to take another listen.

17. maya - Tue Jul 1, 2008 4:33pm PDT

I was very upset when she was voted off, She has an awesome voice and we all will her alot more of her than any other Idol.

18. jamilgotcher@ymail.com - Tue Jul 1, 2008 4:35pm PDT

I predicted that Kristi would have the best career even over the winner, I knew she would do like Carrie Underwood. And now I read the news today! She was always the total package! Talent and model looks! I love being right....muahhhh!

19. taso4you8 - Tue Jul 1, 2008 4:36pm PDT

This girl is terrific - those self absorbed judges really should check the pulse of the people who pay their salary before dissing someone like this talent. And she is daggum prettier than most too.

20. BEVERLY B - Tue Jul 1, 2008 4:40pm PDT

leave her alone i think that vido is grate and she has a grate voice, anyone who has a loved one going over will love it and relate to it

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