David Archuleta: ‘Music Has Been a Blessing’
by Carole Keeney Harrington / Parade.com
published: 12/09/2009
David Archuleta enters a fan VIP meet and greet, flashes his sunbeam smile, then sits at a keyboard and sings. When someone asks for a song he’s not sure he can play, Archuleta does it a capella. His soulful tenor, perfect pitch rendition is flawless.
To his fans, Archuleta is perfect – a magical singer they admire for his “heart.” The 18-year-old from Utah has gone far since placing second on American Idol in 2008.
“I certainly don’t see myself as perfect,” he says. “I have my faults. There are plenty of them. I take longer to do things than most people. I forget things a lot. I’m clumsy. I spill my lunch. I think imperfections make us who we are. That’s what makes us unique.”
That, his fans say, is part of his charm. They admire his devotion to family. They donate to his charities – Rising Star Outreach, Lisa Lopes Foundation and Invisible Children – showcased on an umbrella Web site, angelsforacause.org. They even emulate his awkward, “Oh, my heck,” on Twitter, rather than the more common “OMG.”
It’s the music, he says, that made it all possible. His self-titled debut album reached No. 2 on Billboard’s Top 200, his single, “Crush,” sold 1.9 million copies, and his tour hits venues large and small. In September he won an ALMA Award and he’s currently writing and recording his highly anticipated second album.
To promote his latest release, Christmas from the Heart, Archuleta will appear in 19 cities from November 24 through December 20. The album reveals a more sophisticated performer, with the young singer tackling songs in four languages: “Pat-a-Pan” in French; “Riu, Riu, Chiu” in Spanish, “Ave Marie” in Latin; and traditional English hymns.
In New York, when we talked, Archuleta laughed uncomfortably after hearing a quote from 18-year-old fan Emily Brown. She and her sister, Elisabeth, 16, create Archuleta-adoring videos on YouTube.
“Last year I went through a really bad time, and I felt like having David by my side helped me get through it,” Emily said.
Please continue reading the rest of Carole Keeney Harrington’s interview with David Archuleta at Parade.com.
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Todd, Thanks for getting this up so fast. You are appreciated more than you know for all your behind-the-scenes efforts that go beyond just posting. I love what Carole has shared from these interviews. More people will get a chance to know David the way we do.
Susan M.
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December 9th, 2009 at 1:07 pm Susan M.(Quote)
I’d like to encourage everyone to leave their comments for Ms. Keeney on her article at Parade.com.
http://www.parade.com/celebrity/2009/12/david-archuleta.html
archuletafanscene
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December 9th, 2009 at 1:40 pm archuletafanscene(Quote)
great article!
wendyAFAC said this on December 9th, 2009 at 2:13 pm wendyAFAC(Quote)
Man now that is a feel good article, I loved reading it!
marc
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December 9th, 2009 at 3:05 pm marc(Quote)
Carole…you did it! Congratulations! Wonderful article and I was so happy to see AFS (Take Me To Your Leader ) Todd ’s early support and involvement mentioned…a treat to read about our other wonderful fan
friends too….Larissa…Ivan…Holly and a certain dedicated starry eyed bookkeeper I happen to know.
Very glad to see David’s fan diversity and charity participation through Angels For A Cause highlighted. Pass the word to everyone about the Parade.com article!!
Got to LOVE the happy shiny David by the red background photo that was chosen. Very classy..just like the author.
Judith said this on December 9th, 2009 at 3:49 pm Judith(Quote)
Thank you Ms Keeney-Harrington for a very nice article that highlights David’s true fan base (everyone!) and the real David – love how he said its the music that made it all happen. Making a difference is the real reason.
Thanks to ArchuletaFanScene for seeing that something special in this young man so many years ago – long before the fame came along.
ArchieFanDoc
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December 9th, 2009 at 3:59 pm ArchieFanDoc(Quote)
Great article!! Ivannn
is inn there
Anonymous said this on December 9th, 2009 at 4:24 pm Anonymous(Quote)
WOOO HOOOO fanscene and todd are mentioned YEAH. great article thanks
lisa
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December 9th, 2009 at 6:34 pm lisa(Quote)
I love this article. I had been to many more states besides Tennessee before David so I’m unsure where she got that, but it’s still an awesome article!
holly said this on December 9th, 2009 at 9:21 pm holly(Quote)
I enjoyed reading this article from Parade.com. Besides reading what David had to say, it was nice to read about some of the devoted fans from different age groups and backgrounds, including Todd and some of the other people right here at AFS!
B in Wisconsin
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December 10th, 2009 at 12:33 am B in Wisconsin(Quote)
This is the BEST article EVER!! This person hit every point, subject dead on!!
It was very informative on all aspects of David. Love the mention of FAN SCENE, ANGELS FOR A CAUSE and all the charities. Best of all that David’s fans is a very diverse group of fans!!
china80
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December 10th, 2009 at 2:04 am china80(Quote)
Ditto China!
archiefandoc
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December 10th, 2009 at 3:46 am archiefandoc(Quote)