Business Life
In 1999 Cook started DLC Records after leaving the number one Christian country music label, Mountainview Records. He left the label because of contract disputes and mis-management by label executives. While on the label Cook had taken his 1999 project, In The Middle of it All all the way up the charts garnering several number one singles, a Dove Award nomination and became the number one selling Christian country artists of all time.
He incorporated, Cook Enterprises which administered all of his musical contracts and personal business affairs which included a children s television show development agreement with his management group, Five Star Music which produced a weekly show called, Crabbottom USA. The show was taped at local television station, WHTV TV-39, a Nashville Tennessee based station.
Cook's enterprising nature has been apparent since his childhood. In 1988 he incorporated Cook's Car Care Company in the Fort Lauderdale area. Eventually he transferred his interests to family members. The company is still in business today under different ownership. Cook incorporated Cook Productions International in 1989 with his business partner Edward Cook. Cook sold his interests in 1992 which dissolved the Florida division.
In 2004, Cook was presented with the opportunity to become the CEO and controlling partner for the International Academy of Music Arts and Sciences, International, (also known professionally by its acronym) IAMAS Corporation. Years earlier, the company merged with its daughter company, The American Musical Academy of Arts Association. This proved to be a profitable move because the entertainment industry was flourishing due to the upswing in Christian based music demand and distribution opportunities. This was also profitable because the IAMAS Corporation was able to use its history in the entertainment industry as a door to help boost other smaller companies into existence. However, in 2004, the entertainment industry took a huge hit with the incoming markets of Napster, iTunes, and Amazon.com. IAMAS, no longer able to compete with the cheaper forms of distribution decided to sell off only it's American division and retain its overseas holdings. Since the IAMAS Corporation had handled Cook's contracts since his families retirement in 1980, Cook offered to buy the company for an undisclosed amount. His offer was accepted and he officially filed for corporate status on November 24, 2004.
Cook, became the president and CEO of the Charlotte Civic Orchestra in 2005 and although he retired as CEO in 2011, Cook remains on the board as an adviser. The organization is a 501(c)(3) company and consists of all volunteers. In January 2011, Cook, and several other corporate CEO's launched the Artists Music Guild. The organization is a network based company that connects artists with industry professionals who advise them and lead them in the proper course for career mapping. Cook is listed as the executive board president.
After the retirement of Cook's longtime manager Mickey Hiter, Cook signed with Pink Hammer Entertainment out of Los Angeles, California in August of 2012.
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