Today, season 7 runner-up David Archuleta paid a special, jam-packed visit to the SomethingPitchy studio to promote his new memoir, ‘Chords of Strength.’

Among the many topics discussed in this 43-minute-plus interview: The inspiration behind writing a book, details on his upcoming CD, his thoughts on ‘American Idol’ season 9 and a look back at some of his most memorable tweets.

When will his next CD hit shelves? And will he go on tour after it’s released? Find out by watching the exclusive video interview below, then be sure to post your reactions at AOL Television.

BREAKING NEWS:

Enter To Win A Free, Signed Copy of David Archuleta’s Book ‘Chords of Strength’

AOL Television – Posted 06/03/10, 1:45 PM GMT by Gabrielle Dunn

The SomethingPitchy crew is still reeling from yesterday’s David Archuleta visit, but we’re pulling ourselves together enough to bring you an awesome opportunity.

After Archuleta stopped by our podcast for an epic 43-minute interview, the ‘Idol’ season 7 runner-up signed a copy of his new memoir, ‘Chords of Strength.’

Now, we’re giving one lucky fan the chance to win that signed copy!

All you have to do to enter is comment on this post with your name and responses to all three questions listed below.

Ready? Please tell us:

1. What is your favorite David Archuleta tweet?

2. Which of the SomethingPitchy worst ‘Idol’ finalist selections do you agree with the most, and what song did we pick for that finalist’s worst performance?

3. Which season 9 Top 10 contestant did SomethingPitchy-ers Andy Scott and Gaby Dunn like the most? (Regular SomethingPitchy broadcast viewers should know this one!)

One winner will be chosen at random to receive the copy of his book with a very funny, very ‘Archie’ inscription. Remember, only those who answer all three questions to our satisfaction will be eligible to win.

Go here to read the terms and conditions and enter.

Thanks Andy

Today is AOL’s 25th anniversary. A bunch of music artists wish AOL a Happy Birthday in this compilation video, including David Archuleta. He comes on at the 1:11 and 1:19 marks. Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta are also in it:

Youtube by Archiedorable

Go HERE to listen.

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In our post below, we said to stream Zero Gravity on AOL. Well, now A Thousand Miles is on the page, too! You know the drill! We gotta stream! Click the graphic to go listen and stream!

OK we did it for Touch My Hand, Now lets do it for Zero Gravity! Click on the graphic below to begin streaming and listening to it, it’s now up and waiting for some plays! Lets do this!

David’s fan pack was featured on AOL’s Popeater! So, basically a new vlog! I guess this was exclusively for AOL. But hey, it’s publicity! That’s always a good thing! Fans in need of a David Archuleta fix no longer have to wait until the ‘Idol’ star tours with Demi Lovato this summer. Today, Archuleta is [...]

People we did it again! David Archuleta’s “Touch My Hand” music Video is #1 AGAIN on AOL! Lets keep streaming and keep it there!

We are just one week away from the release of the “David Archuleta Fan Pack”! Bring Da Beat Back posted a friendly reminder of the anticipated release! Lets also remeber to VOTE VOTE VOTE on all the polls! Click every screen cap to do your part!