David Cook's got a record deal, after being crowned the Season 7 American Idol winner. Cook has, not surprisingly, signed with the Idol production house's adjunct, 19 Recordings/RCA label, says E! Online.

Taking advantage of his momentum, Cook will start to lay down tracks in between the Idol summer tour dates, to prep for a fall release. It may sound impossible to some, but this is well-trodden territory for his new label home, whose shared RCA roster includes other former Idol contestants.

In a statement, Cook said, "Signing this deal is truly a dream come true" — which may also be said for his fans.

Now the American Idol's fans are waiting or not, are expecting or not to purchase his work, which he promised will "make the hair on the back of your neck stand up".