David James Archuleta (born December 28, 1990) is an American singer-songwriter and actor. At ten years old, he won the children's division of the Utah Talent Competition leading to other television singing appearances.[6] When he was twelve years old, Archuleta became the Junior Vocal Champion on Star Search 2.[6] In 2007, at sixteen years old, he became one of the youngest contestants on the seventh season of American Idol.[7] In May 2008 he finished as the runner-up, receiving 44 percent of over 97 million votes.
David Archuleta embarks on his spring tour March 21st!!! I’m so happy to say I have two! Santa Barbara and Escondido! Do you have tickets yet? I hope you all have the the opportunity to attend! If so let us know in the comments.
Ten years ago, I released my first single “Crush” and from that day on it changed my life forever. I can’t believe how fast a decade flies by! I do know one thing… and it’s that this memory ain’t goin’ away-ay-ay-ay-ayyyy. Hope y’all enjoy this stripped down version of it from my piano.
davidarchie As the week ends, I want to wrap up the #10YearsofCrush celebration with a giveaway! Whether you’ve been with me from the beginning in 2008 or joined the journey in 2018, I’ll be randomly selecting one of you who share your favorite memory by commenting below! You’ll win an autographed copy of my debut album that features “Crush” as well as my most recent album #PostcardsInTheSky… just in case you haven’t heard my new music! 😉 You’ll also get an 8×10 poster and necklace. I’ll be announcing the winner on Monday! And thank you again for the past 10 years! It’s been one amazing ride and I can’t wait for what the future holds.
As we continue to celebrate #10YearsofCrush, I’m going to be sharing some fun facts about the song! From premiering it on the Elvis Duran Show on Z100 to finding out who co-wrote it, watch the video as I share more about “Crush”. What fact are you most surprised by? Let me know in the comments below!
10 Years of “Crush”
Ten years ago, I released my first single “Crush” and from that day on it changed my life forever. I can’t believe how fast a decade flies by! I do know one thing… and it’s that this memory ain’t goin’ away-ay-ay-ay-ayyyy.
All week long I’m going to be doing some fun things to celebrate the memory so be sure to pay attention to my socials! Feel free to join in on the fun by posting your favorite “Crush” memories, photos, videos, or anything else that you may want to share using the hashtag #10YearsofCrush!
#10YearsofCrush Q&A
Let’s continue the celebration! I’ll be answering questions you may have about “Crush”, its history, and anything else you wanna know. It will start in 15 minutes! Tweet your questions now with the hashtag #10YearsofCrush and follow along at twitter.com/davidarchie.
In the roughly ten years that I have been a fan of this young man, David Archuleta, he has come a long way, in terms of talent and stage presence, speaking to the public at large, sharing personal stories, overcoming shyness, and embracing confidence issues, as he calls them. He has grown up! He has already learned how to ward off rude questions posed by interviewers.
However, as a parent, there were many times (in an alternate universe) when I wished I could have helped him in his journey, when I could have told him that it’s okay when he makes a mistake during a performance, that he is so past having to explain any blunder and that it happens to everyone.
I wish I could encourage him to use his genius as a musician to give him the strength he needs to overcome his shyness. And that we, his fans adore him, flaws and all.
I wish I could tell him that he owns every stage he performs on and not to be alarmed when he sees thousands of us in the audience, waiting for him to sing. When you’re that talented and charismatic, the audience just wants to be part of your universe.
Thank you all for an amazing year 2017! David has been more than I ever imagined, a slow start but then full speed ahead! And 2018 looks to be more amazing the 2017! Hang on y’all!
David Archuleta has arrived in Lima, Peru! He received a wonderful welcome at the airport with many many fans waiting for him. And it looks like the band is with him! The Peruvian fans have shared as promised, THANK YOU SO MUCH!. See below and we will be adding all we can from this historical first David Archuleta concert in South America! And I’m sure more to come with the Spanish album project David is working on.
David message to Peruano fans!
Mis Peruanos, David Archuleta les manda un mensaje! My fellow Peruvians, David Archuleta sends you a message💕🇵🇪 pic.twitter.com/QrYOG2hxla
I better go to sleep now but @DavidArchie welcome to Lima!! Thanks for being so awesome, taking pics with us, sign our things and for, even when you were rushed, worring for us at the airport lol we are all fine 💕 have a good night!
I have fallen in love with all the new song snippets. Can you believe 8 new titles for a total of 16 songs?! Very generous of David and it was well worth the wait! I have a different favorite almost daily. Postcards In The Sky, David’s journey of self-discovery in song, can be pre-ordered immediately and will be released on October 20th 2017. Pre-order on Amazon now!
Here are the song snippets of all sixteen songs thanks to @jackryan4da.
Here are the snippets of the new songs thanks to David Archuleta UK.
David Archuleta posted a heartfelt message today in light of the terror in Las Vegas. He also mentions the recent natural disasters that have taken place in different parts of the world.
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davidarchie Every 6 months I take a little weekend break, wherever I might be, to listen to my church’s world conference. Yesterday I was able to attend in person. My heart hurts hearing about another shooting in Vegas. In a world where so much is going on, with natural disasters, shootings, hate, wars, depression and anxiety, fears, and so many other things going on we ask ourselves “Where can I turn for peace? Where is my solace?” That’s what speaker Jean B Bingham talked about in the conference yesterday morning. Sometimes it’s hard to trust. But there is a source of healing, and that is from Christ. Jean Bingham also mentioned there is a way to become free from the constraints of our own misunderstanding. Well, how? One way I’ve gained it is watching and listening to men and women of God in these conferences. I loved how a big emphasis was on trust and to “lean not unto [our] own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) my love is with the victims of the recent Vegas shooting, and also with the many still recovering from the natural disasters. I’m left asking however (as powerful as prayer is) what more can I do than just thinking about them and praying. Let’s allow sad things to bring us together, become united and do something to help others. May our prayers turn us to action. We can be the helping hands and the light in even the darkest times of an other’s life. If you’d like to watch a talk from the conference, I’m putting the link in my bio today. #trust#thoughts#ldsconf#jeanbbingham#prayforlasvegas
Thank you Kristin for sharing your gift of writing with us.
How many times in life have we struggled to achieve a dream that seems unattainable? How many people told you to give up the dream placed on your heart or forget a goal that you know will change or better your life?
Since I was a teenager, one of my biggest dreams was to see and meet my favorite musician and role model, David Archuleta. I have had my share of people tell me to face the reality of ever meeting him. I’ve been told to give up, get over it and not get hopes up. No matter what dreams we have, the naysayers will come knocking with their comments, personal opinions and “helpful” commentary. Some still don’t realize how much words can hurt as much as actions.
With my dream about Archuleta, I almost gave up last year. A Christmas tour that didn’t have concerts near me…did me in. I was left devastated, heartbroken, angry and beyond tired of the waiting. With having other things going on in my life at the time, that made the blow even harder to swallow. I had to stop talking to some fans because I couldn’t deal with their excitement, leaving fansites I used to go on and ignored videos shared on YouTube and social media. It felt easier to distance myself so I wouldn’t lash out at other people. I was really losing my faith and asking God why I had to wait longer for something I wanted so badly, feeling yet again that my dream was stupid and that I should have given up a long time ago. The words of the past haunted my mind and distracted me from what my heart was trying to say: don’t quit. There was still a part of me that dared to hope, a stubbornness that said not to quit just yet. Many of us have been told, or heard, about how people give up just when their dream would finally come to pass.
I just wanted to quit, accepting that maybe it will never happen until I was older and living closer to where he would have a concert. At times, we have to put dreams on hold until we’re better off financially, someone encourages us to just do it and stop letting life pass by or our focus is for other people in our lives than our own.
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Earlier, I mentioned how words can hurt people. But I think we forget how words can also heal and help, especially when you least expect it. A joke to a friend over email one night In December 2016 created an opportunity that left me crying in bed the following morning and one step closer to that impossible dream finally becoming reality. Yet, the following months were still laced with bitterness, brokenness and hopelessness. I was so focused on what I didn’t have that I forgot what I did have. When you wait so long…you feel really defeated, other times broken and a shadow of your former self and still feel the temptation to walk away and accept things as they are.
This past weekend in Worcester, MA, the dream came true. Sitting front row with some amazing fans and surrounded by 1,000 people, we waited in anticipation for what the many speakers, besides Archuleta, would share with all of us……and there he was. The moment David Archuleta came out at the beginning of the conference to sing “Glorious”…things got real for me. After seven long years…I was watching this remarkable, God-fearing man perform his heart out and inspire everyone present with his words before my own eyes. There was some laughter, plenty of smiles and moments where I was close to tears. During each break, I would be left speechless at everything: not just David but everyone else who spoke and shared their stories with all of us. Brad Wilcox talking about grace and reading to his grandson, Alissa Parker’s brave story about her late daughter, Emilie, who died at Sandy Hook in 2012 and many, many more.
In case you were wondering “So, did she get to meet him?”
Yes, I did. My lips are sealed at this point though! But, I can say this: he was worth the long wait…and boy does he know how to surprise people. David, if you happen to be reading this I think you know what I’m referring to.
I want people who read this to know your dreams are never impossible or unattainable. Sometimes they just take a little more time than other goals we want to achieve. They require holding on to hope when you feel you just can’t anymore, having faith and trust in whatever higher power you believe in and A TON of patience. If there’s anything David has taught his fans over the years, it’s patience.
Thank you for listening and reading, and don’t give up on those dreams just yet.
David Archuleta at The Soiled Dove in Denver tonight! Interesting looking venue, has GA and seating options! It’s venue is under the restaurant. Thanks Shelley for the view of entrance!
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Reliving the Troubadour!
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Keeping David’s tour schedule here for easy access: