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For the kickboxer of the same name, see David Archuleta (kickboxer).
David Archuleta

David James Archuleta (born December 28, 1990 in Miami, Florida),[2] is an American singer and a finalist on American Idol's seventh season as of March 2008. At the age of twelve, Archuleta won the Junior Singers competition on Star Search.[2][3]

Overview

Archuleta lives in Murray, Utah and is a student at Murray High School.[4] If his bid to become the next American Idol fails he plans to continue school and keep singing.[5][6] The only regular job he has had was over the summer of 2007 as a sound "techie" at a park amphitheater.[6] He once suffered partial vocal paralysis but refrained from risky surgery and feels he has fully recovered.[6]

Archuleta started singing when he was six because he was inspired by a Les Misérables 10th-anniversary video he was watching, "That musical is what started all of this."[2][6] He started performing as an entertainer at ten years old when he participated in the Utah Talent Competition singing "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton; he received a standing ovation, and won the kid division.[5][2] This led to Archuleta competing on Star Search, appearances on The Jenny Jones Show and CBS' The Early Show as well as meeting the finalists from American Idol's first season for whom he performed a spontaneous a cappella rendition of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls.[2][7]

Musical influences

Archuleta's mother is from Honduras[8] and much of the music he listened to as a child was Hispanic-influenced; he also listened to jazz music from his dad's collection as well as gospel, pop, rock and "soulful music".[6] He also loves Broadway musicals.[9]

On his American Idol "Fast Facts" page he cites musical influences as: Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin and Bryan Adams.[5] When asked to list his top pop artists he cites; Natasha Bedingfield, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Bryan Adams and Kirk Franklin.[5] He also cites Tamyra Gray and Elliott Yamin as his favorite former American Idol contestants. Like Yamin and another singer he admires, John Mayer, Archuleta aspires to infuse his pop selections with a soulful vibe.[6]

Star Search

In 2003, at the age of 12, Archuleta sang on several episodes of the television show Star Search.[10][11][12][13][14][15][16] He ended up winning grand prize on Star Search 2.[2] On one episode, he sang against then 13-year-old Alexandréa Lushington, who also became a "top 20" semi-finalist on American Idol alongside Archuleta. [13]

American Idol

Archuleta won his ticket to the Hollywood final auditions at the San Diego tryouts held at Qualcomm Stadium - July 30 & July 31 2007.[17][5] He was still only sixteen during the Hollywood auditions and, along with other contestants not yet 18, will have to go to school ("doing schoolwork in the morning and then come onto the stage and then go back to the schoolwork") while a part of American Idol's seventh season.[18] His parents are also on hand, likely because he's a minor.[18]

Archuleta is considered to be one of the front-runners for his series of exceptional performances. After his rousing rendition of "Imagine" (arrangement influenced by Eva Cassidy) during the week of the top 20, all three judges praised his abilities with judge Paula Abdul citing it as one of the most "moving performances [she had] ever heard",[19] and judge Simon Cowell adding that Archuleta was the "one to beat." Entertainment Weekly critic Michael Slezak stated that Archuleta "[has] shown more star quality and stage presence in two weeks of performances than all the other male contestants combined."[20]

iTunes has joined as a Season 7 major sponsor in the U.S. with performances made available via iTunes.com. On 5 March 2008, Archuleta's single "Imagine" reached #1 on iTunes' chart, while "Shop Around" reached #8.

Week Theme Song Performed Original Artist Result
Auditions n/a "Waiting on the World to Change"[21] John Mayer Advanced
Hollywood n/a "Crazy"[18] Gnarls Barkley Advanced
Top 50 n/a "Heaven"[21] Bryan Adams Advanced
Top 24 The 1960s "Shop Around"[22] The Miracles Safe
Top 20 The 1970s "Imagine"[23] John Lennon Safe
Top 16 The 1980s "Another Day in Paradise" Phil Collins Safe
Top 12 The Beatles TBA


References

  1. ^ David Archuleta Is American Idol Teen Sensation; Jeanette’s Celebrity Corner, 16 February 2008
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Archuleta, David (2003–2005). "The Official Website of David Archuleta". KidActors. Retrieved 2008-02-28. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)CS1 maint: date format (link)
  3. ^ "American Idol" Contestant David Archuleta Has YouTube Trail
  4. ^ [1]
  5. ^ a b c d e "American Idol Fast Facts: David Archuleta: Weekly Q & A". American Idol, Fox.com, FremantleMedia North America, Inc. February 19–26, 2007. Retrieved 2008-02-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
  6. ^ a b c d e f "Introducing David Archuleta". American Idol. 18 February 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-06. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ Archuleta, David (18 February 2008). "David Archuleta sings to Kelly Clarkson". DavidArchuletaMusic via YouTube. Retrieved 2008-03-03. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  8. ^ "American Idol Fast Facts: David Archuleta: Weekly Q & A". American Idol, Fox.com, FremantleMedia North America, Inc. February 27-March 4, 2007. Retrieved 2008-02-27. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ Archuleta, David (2003–2005). "The Official Website of David Archuleta: Journal September 2002". KidActors. Retrieved 2008-02-28. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)CS1 maint: date format (link)
  10. ^ "Star Search: Episode 03, 01/31/2004, Story". CBS.
  11. ^ "Star Search: Episode 04, 02/07/2004, Story". CBS.
  12. ^ "Star Search: Episode 05, 02/14/2004, Story". CBS.
  13. ^ a b "Star Search: Episode 06, 02/21/2004, Story". CBS.
  14. ^ "Star Search: Episode 07, 02/28/2004, Story". CBS.
  15. ^ "Star Search: Junior Singer Video". CBS.
  16. ^ Delaveris, Lea (2008-02-19). "Ringer Singers: Some 'Idol' Contestants Aren't Novices". Columbus Dispatch.
  17. ^ Wilkens, John (2007-0730). "Thousands audition in S.D. for 'American Idol'". Union-Tribune. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  18. ^ a b c Barnes, Ken. "Idol Chatter: A conference call with Nigel". USA Today.
  19. ^ "David Archuleta, Imagine". prasoeur1 via YouTube. 27 February 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-27. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  20. ^ Slezak, Michael (27 February 2008). "Nine Guys Finish Last: Little David Archuleta's winning performance of Imagine made all the other men singing tonight look like also-rans, but we saw reason for some of them to hope". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2008-02-28. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  21. ^ a b "David Archuleta - Audition on Hollywood 2008". DavidArchuletaMusic via YouTube. 18 February 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-25. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  22. ^ "David Archuleta Top 24 (19/02/08)". DavidArchuletaMusic via YouTube. 19 February 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-25. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  23. ^ "David Archuleta - Imagine - 26/02/08". DavidArchuletaMusic via YouTube. 26 February 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-27. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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