Crush QB’s sister-in-law and former Idol extends 15 minutes of fame

Many Coloradoans fell in love with American Idol wannabe and country crooner, Kristy Lee Cook, earlier this year. The good news is that we haven’t heard the last of Cook – nor will we.

This blond beauty and sister-in-law of Colorado Crush’s quarterback, John Dutton, has just signed her first record deal with 19 Recordings / Arista Nashville this week.

People magazine reports that Cook’s first single, “15 Minutes of Shame,” will be released on August 11, with an album due out this fall.
Yee-haw ya’ll!

Denver has "Crush" on Idol Kristy Lee Cook

Finally, DCN is excited to report a local American Idol connection! Crush quarterback John Dutton's sister-in-law is Idol contestant Kristy Lee Cook (Dutton's wife is Cook's sister).

Cook (pictured right) made it though by the skin of her teeth last night, which surprised fans who were certain she would be the next to go after her annoying country rendition of Beatles' classic "Eight Days a Week."

Apparently, Dutton appeared on ESPN's The Hotlist yesterday to discuss Cook's performance - and probably talk a little Crush football as well.

While DCN is not a big fan of Cook, DCN's husband does think "she's easy on the eyes."

You can read the full press release post about the Dutton-Cook connection on the Crush website at http://www.coloradocrush.com/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=newsDetail&newsID=849&contentID=79&navID=82. Meanwhile, the Crush franchise will milk this publicity for everything it's worth - now go buy those Crush season tickets, ya'll!