By a whopping 12 million votes, David Cook beat the younger David Archuleta to become the winner of American Idol Season 7. After last night’s performances I honestly didn’t think that Cook had done enough to sway the voters but apparently the minds of the millions of voters had already been made and they were standing by their man — David Cook.

Following a grueling two-hour finale, complete with flashbacks, musical guests (George Michael!) and numerous performances by the season’s competitors/losers Ryan Seacrest at long last announced David Cook the winner…and I was at a loss for words. For once (or maybe the second time in the show’s history) the American public picked a true winner. Archuleta has a great voice to be sure, but he lacked soul and personality. But Cook has the voice, the personality, the charisma and the class.

It’s about damn time, people. You’ve finally picked an Idol worthy of a successful career in the music industry. Thank you.