Kristy Lee Cook signs up with 19 Recordings

Fans of Kristy Lee Cook who may be worried about her fortune and prospects after the latest season of the American Idol can now breathe a sigh of relief.

This attractive lass has just signed a recording contract with 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville.

Kristy Lee's single 15 Minutes of Shame will be heard on American radios sometime around August. Fall as they call it.

This 24-year-old lass from Oregon has publicly admitted that she was absolutely thrilled to be given an opportunity to be a country singer.

In fact, it was Simon Cowell who told her that she has got the makings of a genuine country vocalist.

Helping her to put her debut album together is producer Brett James.

Sony BMG Nashville head honcho Joe Galante sees big things happening for Kristy Lee. "She's destined to have hits," Galante said.

That compliment should perk up Kristy Lee's confidence for the rest of this year.

Naturally, I am rooting for Kristy Lee. Why I almost consider myself to be a great buddy of hers, though she will be hard put to place my face and name together.

Never mind, she got a fan in me.