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Plus this beautiful official lyric video for 'Invincible'!
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David recently did two interviews that are definitely worth the read!
David Archuleta on his foray into acting: "I'm still not a professional actor but I think I've learned a lot from everything."
It was not the fireworks show but American Idol sensation David Archuleta who became the main attraction at the Pyropalooza kick-off last Saturday, February 11, at the Mall of Asia Music Hall.
Couples were entertained and fangirls swooned over David's performance of two OPM songs—his rendition of Ogie Alcasid's "Nandito Ako" and Southborder's "Wherever You Are"—plus his original song, "Something 'Bout Love."
Before the show, PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) had a one-on-one interview with the American Idol Season 7 finalist and Nandito Ako star.
David is scheduled to leave the country after this week, shortly before the airing of his short drama series on TV5, Nandito Ako on February 20.
What does the 21-year-old singer plan to do in the meantime, espcially on Valentine's day?
"I think we have a photo shoot that we have to do," was David's short reply when asked what he will be doing on V-day.
NEW ALBUM. In a few months, David will be on hiatus from his singing career for two years. He will be going on a mission for their church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (CLICK HERE to read related article.)
But in the meantime, he will be recording an album once he gets back to the States. What do his music fans expect from this album?
"The album I think it will be mostly... I don't know if it will be original music because I take a long time to write and work on original music.
"So I think what I'm gonna do is kind of like... we're doing the OPM album right now while we're here this week and it's just emotional songs that people know and connect to.
"And I think I'm gonna do something similar back in the States. Songs that people can relate with back at home."
David is not discounting the possibility of making original songs if his time would permit it.
He added, "But also, some other projects as well that are original music.
"But it's just a matter of how much we can get done while we're at home. It's just a matter of how well everything is set-up."
HIS MISSION. David is not disclosing where he will be carrying out his mission anytime soon.
"I'm just going to one place. I'm not saying yet.
"I'm trying to keep it just low-key so we can be focused on the right things.
"'Cause even though fans do want to know and people are curious... I think it's just out of the courtesy...
"Just to be courteous of the work I want to focus on... also to the people I want to try and focus on, as well.
"So that there aren't any distractions while I'm trying to focus on one thing."
David Archuleta Endorses PHL Clothing Brand
MANILA, Philippines – “American Idol” Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta remains a busy bee in his remaining days in the country, shooting for the popular clothing brand Bench, which he now endorses.
The 21-year-old singer happily tweeted, “Having fun at the @benchtm photoshoot! Good times with the Bench family haha,” on Feb. 13.
Several minutes before David tweeted, the clothing brand’s proprietor, Ben Chan, posted a teaser also via Twitter—a close-up photo believed to be of the young star, covering his eyes with his left hand, smiling broadly.
“@BCbench Guess who's the next @benchtm endorser ? ?@benchtm instagr.am/p/G79nu2DMn_/,” Ben tweeted.
He later on posted a behind-the-scenes photo of David.
“David in between takes of photo shoot for @benchtm and FIX Hair products. Welcome to the BENCH family,” the businessman said.
Speculations brewed that the Utah native will endorse Bench after he was seen at a dinner party tendered on Feb. 10 for the brand’s recently launched endorser, “Pretty Little Liars” star Lucy Hale. The two even exchanged tweets after their meeting.
“Ok so I met one of the most adorable people ever w/ the most incredible voice @davidarchie seriously...what a talent,” Lucy posted on Feb. 10.
To which David responded, “@lucyyhale Haha, thanks Lucy. Good to see you here. Hope you have a great stay in the Philippines!”
According to Ben, David will be officially launched as endorser on Feb. 17.
David and Lucy join the league of Bench's international endorsers such as Taiwanese singer-actor Jerry Yan, "Vampire Diaries" star Michael Trevino, and Fil-Am singer-songwriter Bruno Mars.
With his several visits to the country in the past, as well as shooting for the TV5 series “Nandito Ako” and recording for his OPM album “Forevermore,” David apparently has grown more comfortable being in the Philippines. In a recent interview with Bulletin Entertainment and other members of the media, he enthused, “The whole Philippines has captured my heart.”
After his commitments here and abroad, David will embark on a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, putting his music career on the back seat.
“So many people say—and for me too—music is one way of serving a mission. But it's not the same thing… Those missionaries changed my mom’s life and changed my life, the way I grew up, the way I was raised, and what is important to me. They've sacrificed so much, they leave their families... and everything that's comfortable and easy and convenient to them to become closer with God and to be closer with other people. Learn how to love the hard way... that's what I feel would be very great to have in my life,” he related.

Dec 3 (SAT): Pandora Unforgettable Holiday Moments on Ice (Rebroadcast)
Ovation Network
Dec 13 (TUE) 8pm ET: Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir feat. David Archuleta & Michael York - PBS
Dec 23 (FRI), 9pm ET: Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir feat. David Archuleta & Michael York - PBS
Nov 22 (TUE):
KABB/FOX San Antonio, Morning News – interview - KABB/FOX
WXIN/FOX, Indianapolis, Morning Show – interview - WXIN/FOX
WRAL/CBS, Raleigh, Morning News – interview - WRAL/CBS
KWGN/CB, Denver, Morning News – interview - KWGN/CB
KTTV/FOX, Los Angeles, Morning News – interview - KTTV/FOX
WBRC/FOX, Birmingham, Morning News – interview - WBRC/FOX
WTIC/FOX,Hartford, Morning Show – interview - WTIC/FOX
WJBK/FOX, Detroit, Morning Show – interview - WJBK/FOX
WCCB/FOX, Charlotte, Morning News – interview WCCB/FOX
KTXL/FOX, Sacramento, Morning News – interview KTXL/FOX
WBFF/FOX, Baltimore, Morning News – interview WBFF/FOX
WTTG/FOX, Washington D.C., Morning News – interview - WTTG/FOX
KSAZ/FOX, Phoenix, Morning News – interview - KSAZ/FOX
Nov 24 (THU):
KTNV/ABC, Las Vegas, Morning Blend – interview - KTNV/ABC
FOX, National Newsfeed – interview - FOX
Associated Press Television News – interview - APTN
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Nov 22 (TUE): Philippines TV
Next Tuesday, November 22, David Archuleta will be in Salt Lake City for a round of satellite interviews with various TV outlets, scheduled between 6am and 9am Mountain time.
Have a look at the new “David on TV” page to see when and where David will be on. Check back Monday afternoon for more information and updated times. Be sure to check your local listings as well.
The tween-targeted variety show, which is now in it's second season and airs in over 90 million U.S. homes, features interviews with celebrities such as Miranda Cosgrove, The Verve Pipe and David Archuleta. It also includes educational segments and a full catalog of songs and music videos from their own band called Sugar Station.PopStar.com
Zoey - I really like writing music, because you can get inspiration from just about anything. Plus I like meeting people like Miranda Cosgrove and David Archuleta. I think those are the coolest thing about the show.
Dave Filice has performed with lots of big artists such as David Archuleta, Bono and The Edge, Alex Band and so many more. After just coming back to the states after playing shows in Germany, Dave was nice enough to take the time to call and do this exclusive interview where talks about how he got started playing the bass, what it was like performing on this year's American Idol finale and what he thinks of the response from David Archuleta's fans.
Interview with Bassist Dave Filice from MindfulOfMusic on Vimeo.
AI NowDavid Archuleta Talks About Turning Down Record Labels & Plans For New Music
Idol alum and former Jive Records artist David Archuleta talked with Yes World recently about his upcoming trip to Malaysia.In the interview, David talks about plans to release a new song this year: "I want to try to release something new for the fans. I don't want to make a full album this year, of course I will down the road, but not this year. But I do want to give something. And so I've been thinking about releasing another song for the fans who've been so patient, and have been good. And that's what I'm working towards. In the last couple of weeks I've been meeting different people in L.A. too."Archuleta also discusses the importance of writing in Nashville: "I'm going to Nashville because I've done writing in Nashville before in the past and that's where I felt magic. I need to follow this direction and this feeling and I feel it here in Nashville. A lot of people think that “Oh Nashville, so you go to country, you're going to do country music now?” It's like no, there are a lot of different writers here. A lot of people like Ke$ha, Kings of Leon, Paramore, they're all from Nashville. so there's more than just country here."And finally, David was open about why he hasn't signed with another label yet: " I've actually met with other record labels and I got offered deals to get signed again. But I just felt like you know what, why? It's like why get signed so I can have the same problems that I had before? I want to spend time writing, get those songs together, and then go out and say I'm ready. I'm ready to make an album and show it to the record labels and say this is the music I'm going to do."
David Archuleta: What’s To Come This YearRickey.org
David Archuleta did a great interview with Yes and shed some light on his plans for this year. It’s a great read and it’s actually very hopeful that there will be something for his fans who have been so patient. Some new music may be on the horizon as well as some Latin and Christmas stuff.He also points out that Jive presented him with a new deal but he ultimately turned it down. When asked about a new record deal, David reveals he’s been offered deals with different labels but also turned them down:Hmm. I don’t know what to think. Part of me is thrilled to hear people want to sign him but the other part of me is impatient.
MJ'sDavid Archuleta on Split with Jive, Management: "So many people are telling me what to do..."
David Archuleta spoke with a Malaysian website, Yes.my to promote his upcoming concert in Malaysia next month. The Season 7 runner-up speaks candidly about his split with management and Jive records, plus what we can expect from him in the near future. David will be heading to Nashville for more songwriting and hopes to release a new song “for the fans” soon.
David Archuleta, who'll perform in Malaysia on July 26, tells Malaysian website Yes World that, while he won't make a new album this year, he does hope to release some new music. "I've been thinking about releasing another song for the fans who've been so patient, and have been good," David says. "And that's what I'm working towards." David adds that he has been working on "writing Spanish ideas" during recent writing sessions and also hopes to play more Christmas shows later this year.Idol Chatter
David Archuleta: New Music This Year?Pop City Life
Is there new music on the horizon for David Archuleta fans? David had a great interview where he revealed his plans and hopes for the rest of the year which may or may not include new music. While we won't be getting a new album, David hopes to give his patient fans something as well as Christmas and Latin related projects. David also explains that Jive and other labels offered him new deals but he ultimately turned them down.
Masterclass Monday: I Want To Be Able To Do The Music That I Feel: David Archuleta
Where did this young man come from? I am speaking about the sublimely gifted Season 7 American Idol Runner-Up, David Archuleta.This interview from Yes.My was conducted to herald David’s return to Malaysia for a full concert on 26 July 2011 at Stadium Negara.The article states that “hot off the release of his new album ‘The Other Side of Down’, David shares with us his plans for the future, his recent departure from record label JIVE, and his take on relationships”.More after the break!
MANILA, Philippines - David’s show is presented by Ovation Productions, etc, 2nd Avenue, Talk TV, Diva David Archuleta’s Twitter description, “I’m David. I like music.” is probably the understatement of the century.
As a boy, David says it was Les Miserables that inspired him to begin singing. Some 10 years later, stilljust a boy, he took his singing hobby to the hilt and captivated audiences the world over when he, then at 16, took the American Idol stage and gave his all — landing the runner-up spot in Season 7.
Later the same year, he released a self-titled studio album which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard charts, kicking off with the hit single Crush. This was followed by 2009’s Christmas from the Heart.
Now 20, David is all grown up, not just as a young man but especially as a musician — and he is coming halfway around the world to prove just how much so.
The balladeer is ready to hit Philippine shores once more for a one-night only solo concert on July 18, 8 p.m. at the Araneta Coliseum.
He will be sharing his first love to the Philippines for the third time, after two previous visits in 2009 and 2010. Get ready to hear David’s new songs from his latest album, The Other Side of Down, including the hits Something Bout Love, Elevator and Falling Stars.
David’s show is presented by Ovation Productions, etc, 2nd Avenue, Talk TV, Diva, Basketball TV, Solar, Jack TV, The Philippine Star, Business World, EDSA Shangri-La, Home Radio 97.9, Mellow 94.7, RX 93.1, RJ 100.3 and Optima Sign Solutions. Tickets are available at P4,500, P4,000, P3,500, P2,500, P1,500 and P500. For details, call 911-5555.
David Archuleta returns to Manila
David Archuleta’s Twitter description, "I’m David. I like music." is probably the understatement of the century.
As a boy, David says it was "Les Miserables" that inspired him to begin singing.
At 16 years old, he took his singing hobby to the hilt by joining the Idol stage and gave his all–landing the runner-up spot in "American Idol Season 7" back in 2008.
Later the same year, he released a self-titled studio album, which debuted at number 2 on the Billboard charts, kicking off with the hit single "Crush." This was followed by 2009’s "Christmas from the Heart."
Now 20, Archie is all grown up, not just as a young man but especially as a musician–and he is coming halfway around the world to prove just how much so.
The balladeer prepares to visit Philippine shores once more for a one-night only solo concert on July 18, 8 p.m. at the Araneta Coliseum. Joining him is singer Julie Ann San Jose, who will be the front act performer.
David will be sharing his love to the country for the third time, after two previous visits in 2009 and 2010.
Get ready to hear David’s new songs from his latest album, "The Other Side of Down," including the hits "Something ‘Bout Love," "Elevator," and "Falling Stars."
David Archuleta is brought to you by Ovation Productions and ETC. For ticket inquiries, call TicketNet at 911-5555.