Katie Cook
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Katie Cook is an American actress, host and correspondent with the Country Music Television
network in the United States
. She has been with the network since 2001. She currently hosts CMT Insider. Cook often appears as the host of CMT's live or recorded segments from red carpet
events and has interviewed Taylor Swift, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon. She formerly appeared as host of CMT Most Wanted Live
from 2002 until its cancellation in 2004.
and Joan Cook. Cook relocated to America at age 5 and was raised in Nashville, TN.
Cook grew up listening to her father write songs in her living room, but it wasn't until she turned 20 and moved to London that she realized the importance of witnessing her country music heritage.
Cook formed a band, named "Reno," which released an album under the Curb Records
label]. In 1999 the band released a self-titled album with 11 tracks written by the band members. Cook then spent 2001 touring America promoting the album.
In late 2001 Reno disbanded and Cook began a career as a solo artist. During this time a friend of Cook's told her that CMT was auditioning female hosts.
In 2006 Cook portrayed "Caroline," the female lead in "Happily Ever After: A Rock Opera."
Since 2001 Cook has hosted "CMA Live from the Red Carpet," "ACM Live From the Red Carpet," "CMT Live from the Purple Carpet," "CMT MWL Star," "CMT Star Pads," "CMT Top 20 Countdown," "The Grand Ole Opry Live," "CMT Big 40, The Notorious 90's) and "Top 100 Countdown."
She has also hosted the following CMT Specials:
"Dale: The Movie," "Charlotte's Web: The Movie," "Elizabethtown: The Movie," "Larry The Cable Guy Special," "Toby Keith Special," "Jeff Foxworthy Special," "Shania in Switzerland," "George Strait Special," "Shania in London," and "Tim McGraw, Making the Video."
. In addition she has done a Proactive
commercial, Beatles Rock Band ad, Bing.com commercial, Garneir Nutriesse spot, Rhapsody/Real Audio Player commercial, Bissell Spot Vacuum commercial and a Coca-Cola Radio Spot.
Cook also starred in a video game as herself. The video game is entitled "Shout About Country Music".
In early 2010 Cook shot a pilot for Weeds
producer Jenji Kohan
called "Tough Trades." She also filmed an episode of "Me & My Bus" with comedian Jessie McNamara and her other guest stars Kelly Clarkson
, Lance Bass
, and Melissa Peterman
.
She also filmed "Love Don't Let Me Down" with Gwyneth Paltrow
and Tim McGraw
.
Live From Las Vegas," "Martina McBride
: Timeless Live," "LeeAnn Womack: There's More," "Kenny Chesney
: Be As You Are," "Leann Rimes
Live," "Alison Krauss
and Union Station Live," "Travis Tritt
: Strong Enough to Be," "Toby Keith
, Live, Uncut and Unleashed," "Farm Aid," and "Country Freedom Concert."
As a correspondent Cook has appeared on CNNs "Anderson Cooper 360," "MSNBC
," and "CNBC
."
In 2008, Cook became the correspondent (co-host) of the NBC
television series Nashville Star
.
In 2009, Cook hosted a report of "An Evening of Country Music" at the White House.
In her spare time Cook enjoys fashion, music and keeping fans up-to-date on her Twitter page http://www.Twitter.com/TheKatieCook.
Country Music Television
Country Music Television, or CMT, is an American country music-oriented cable television network. Programming includes music videos, taped concerts, movies, biographies of country music stars, game shows, and reality programs...
network in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. She has been with the network since 2001. She currently hosts CMT Insider. Cook often appears as the host of CMT's live or recorded segments from red carpet
Red carpet
A red carpet is traditionally used to mark the route taken by heads of state on ceremonial and formal occasions, and has in recent decades been extended to use by VIPs and celebrities at formal events.- History :...
events and has interviewed Taylor Swift, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon. She formerly appeared as host of CMT Most Wanted Live
CMT Most Wanted Live
CMT Most Wanted Live, or MWL, is a country music video countdown show which aired on CMT from 2001 to 2004.-History:Most Wanted Live was a country music spin-off of sister network MTV's Total Request Live, which features mostly pop, rap, and R&B videos...
from 2002 until its cancellation in 2004.
Early life
Cook was born in London, England to Hall of Fame songwriter Roger CookRoger Cook (songwriter)
Roger Cook is an English songwriter who has written many hits for other recording artists. He has also had a successful recording career in his own right.-Early life:Cook was born in Fishponds, Bristol, England...
and Joan Cook. Cook relocated to America at age 5 and was raised in Nashville, TN.
Cook grew up listening to her father write songs in her living room, but it wasn't until she turned 20 and moved to London that she realized the importance of witnessing her country music heritage.
Singer/Songwriter
While in London Cook began her singer/songwriter career. She sang background vocals for Danni Minougue's single, "You Better Be Nice," and signed a publishing deal with EMI out of London. Cook then began working with manager Harry Barter (George Martin, Ultravox, Dead or Alive, Paul Young.) Cook then landed a record deal with Curb Records.Cook formed a band, named "Reno," which released an album under the Curb Records
Curb Records
Curb Records is a record label started by Mike Curb originally as Sidewalk Records in 1963...
label]. In 1999 the band released a self-titled album with 11 tracks written by the band members. Cook then spent 2001 touring America promoting the album.
In late 2001 Reno disbanded and Cook began a career as a solo artist. During this time a friend of Cook's told her that CMT was auditioning female hosts.
In 2006 Cook portrayed "Caroline," the female lead in "Happily Ever After: A Rock Opera."
CMT
Cook auditioned for CMT's open female host position in 2001 and after several call backs landed the job. She began as the host of CMTs TRL spin-off Most Wanted Live (MWL).Since 2001 Cook has hosted "CMA Live from the Red Carpet," "ACM Live From the Red Carpet," "CMT Live from the Purple Carpet," "CMT MWL Star," "CMT Star Pads," "CMT Top 20 Countdown," "The Grand Ole Opry Live," "CMT Big 40, The Notorious 90's) and "Top 100 Countdown."
She has also hosted the following CMT Specials:
"Dale: The Movie," "Charlotte's Web: The Movie," "Elizabethtown: The Movie," "Larry The Cable Guy Special," "Toby Keith Special," "Jeff Foxworthy Special," "Shania in Switzerland," "George Strait Special," "Shania in London," and "Tim McGraw, Making the Video."
Actress
Cook is also an actress and had a guest appearance on CBS As The World TurnsAs the World Turns
As the World Turns is an American television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1956 to September 17, 2010. Irna Phillips created As the World Turns as a sister show to her other soap opera Guiding Light...
. In addition she has done a Proactive
ProActive
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commercial, Beatles Rock Band ad, Bing.com commercial, Garneir Nutriesse spot, Rhapsody/Real Audio Player commercial, Bissell Spot Vacuum commercial and a Coca-Cola Radio Spot.
Cook also starred in a video game as herself. The video game is entitled "Shout About Country Music".
In early 2010 Cook shot a pilot for Weeds
Weeds (TV series)
Weeds is an American television comedy created by Jenji Kohan and produced by Tilted Productions in association with Lionsgate Television. The central character is Nancy Botwin , a widowed mother of two boys who begins selling marijuana to support her family after her husband dies suddenly of a...
producer Jenji Kohan
Jenji Kohan
Jenji Leslie Kohan is an American television writer, producer and director.-Early life:Kohan was born in Los Angeles, California and is Jewish...
called "Tough Trades." She also filmed an episode of "Me & My Bus" with comedian Jessie McNamara and her other guest stars Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American pop rock singer-songwriter and actress. Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and would later become the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003.In 2003,...
, Lance Bass
Lance Bass
James Lance Bass , best known as Lance Bass, is an American pop singer, dancer, actor, film and television producer, and author. He grew up in Mississippi and rose to fame as the bass singer for the American pop boy band 'N Sync. 'N Sync's success led Bass to work in film and television...
, and Melissa Peterman
Melissa Peterman
Melissa Margaret Peterman is an American actress and comedienne who is best known for her role as Barbara Jean in the television comedy series Reba...
.
She also filmed "Love Don't Let Me Down" with Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Kate Paltrow is an American actress and singer. She made her acting debut on stage in 1990 and started appearing in films in 1991. After appearing in several films throughout the decade, Paltrow gained early notice for her work in films such as Se7en and Emma...
and Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw
Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an American country singer and actor. Many of McGraw's albums and singles have topped the country music charts with total album sales in excess of 40 million units in the US, making him the eighth best-selling artist, and the third best-selling country singer, in the...
.
Host and Correspondent
In addition to CMT hosting spots Cook has also hosted "Miss AmericaMiss America
The Miss America pageant is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands...
Live From Las Vegas," "Martina McBride
Martina McBride
Martina McBride is an American country music singer and songwriter. McBride has been called the "Céline Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range....
: Timeless Live," "LeeAnn Womack: There's More," "Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney
Kenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...
: Be As You Are," "Leann Rimes
LeAnn Rimes
LeAnn Rimes is an American country/pop singer. She is known for her rich vocals and her rise to fame as an eight-year-old champion on the original Ed McMahon version of Star Search, followed by the release of the Patsy Cline-intended single "Blue" when Rimes was only age 13, resulting in her...
Live," "Alison Krauss
Alison Krauss
Alison Maria Krauss is an American bluegrass-country singer, songwriter and fiddler. She entered the music industry at an early age, winning local contests by the age of ten and recording for the first time at fourteen. She signed with Rounder Records in 1985 and released her first solo album in...
and Union Station Live," "Travis Tritt
Travis Tritt
James Travis Tritt is an American country music singer from Marietta, Georgia. He signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1989, releasing seven studio albums and a greatest hits package for the label between then and 1999. In the 2000s, he released two albums on Columbia Records and one for the defunct...
: Strong Enough to Be," "Toby Keith
Toby Keith
Toby Keith Covel , best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums — 1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of...
, Live, Uncut and Unleashed," "Farm Aid," and "Country Freedom Concert."
As a correspondent Cook has appeared on CNNs "Anderson Cooper 360," "MSNBC
MSNBC
MSNBC is a cable news channel based in the United States available in the US, Germany , South Africa, the Middle East and Canada...
," and "CNBC
CNBC
CNBC is a satellite and cable television business news channel in the U.S., owned and operated by NBCUniversal. The network and its international spinoffs cover business headlines and provide live coverage of financial markets. The combined reach of CNBC and its siblings is 390 million viewers...
."
In 2008, Cook became the correspondent (co-host) of the NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
television series Nashville Star
Nashville Star
Nashville Star is an American reality television program. It was transmitted during mid-2008 on NBC, following five seasons on USA Network. It premiered on March 8, 2003, and its five seasons on USA made it the longest-running competition series on cable television. In Canada, the show aired on CMT...
.
In 2009, Cook hosted a report of "An Evening of Country Music" at the White House.
Personal life
Cook is married to actor Marc Pisapia and has one daughter, Daisy Rocket, who was born in 2006. Cook splits her time between Nashville, TN and Los Angeles, CA.In her spare time Cook enjoys fashion, music and keeping fans up-to-date on her Twitter page http://www.Twitter.com/TheKatieCook.
Studio albums
| Year | Album details |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Reno
|
Singles
| Year | Single | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "I Think I Know" | Reno |
| 2000 | "Whole World" | |