American Idol runner-up David Archuleta is leaving his music career behind for a couple of years to focus on a mission with the Mormon church.
Archuleta made the tearful announcement during his Christmas concert in Utah on Monday night, telling the audience, “It’s not because somebody told me that I was supposed to do it, not because that I no longer want to do music anymore, but it’s because it’s the feeling that I felt that I need to do next in my life.” Read the rest of this entry »
American Idol finalist David Archuleta has a new book available today – “Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song, and the Power of Perseverance.”
Archuleta shares his journey in the new memoir, including how he overcame vocal cord paralysis to become a singer. David also touches on the importance of his family, and well… I’m not sure how many stories a teenager has to tell, but his fans should enjoy the book. Read the rest of this entry »
American Idol runner-up David Archuleta dropped by the December 21 Today show to share his holiday spirit – check out the video of Archuleta singing “Angels We Have Heard on High.”
Overpowering David Archuleta stage dad, Jeff Archuleta, was arrested in a prostitution sting at a massage parlor! News of the Jeff Archuleta charges broke overnight – he admitted to receiving sexual services with his back massage.
The raid of the Queens of Reiki massage parlor happened on January 14 in Midvale, Utah. Jeff Archuleta pleaded no contest and paid a $582 fine. Archuleta was the only client receiving services at the time of the raid. Read the rest of this entry »
David Archuleta will serve as opening act on Demi Lovato’s tour this summer. The 47-city North American tour starts June 21 in Hartford, Connecticut and ends August 24 in Manchester, NY.
Tickets for the Demi Lovato summer tour go on sale April 25, although there is a pre-sale for Demi Lovato’s Say Now community at www.DemiLovato.com/FanClub or www.SayNow.com/DemiL on April 15. Read the rest of this entry »
