ET was exclusively with David Cook on Wednesday for the taping of his AOL Music Sessions in NYC. The reigning "American Idol" champ talked about his new record, performing on "SNL" this weekend, and reacted to former "Idol" contender Jennifer Hudson's family tragedy.

"My heart goes out to her," David says of Jennifer. "I just earnestly hope that she could find some sort of resolution to it somewhere down the line."

David's AOL Sessions premiere on AOL Music Nov. 28.