David Archuleta, born on December twenty-eighth, nineteen ninety, is a talented American singer and songwriter whose journey in music began at a young age. At just ten years old, he showcased his vocal prowess by winning the children's division of the Utah Talent Competition, which opened doors for him to appear on various television singing platforms.
By the age of twelve, Archuleta had already made a name for himself as the Junior Vocal Champion on the second season of Star Search, known as 'Star Search 2'. His rise to fame continued when he finished as the runner-up on the seventh season of American Idol in two thousand eight, a pivotal moment that solidified his place in the music industry.
In August two thousand eight, he released his debut single, 'Crush', which was followed by his self-titled first album three months later. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and has sold over seven hundred fifty thousand copies in the United States and more than nine hundred thousand worldwide. His subsequent albums, including The Other Side of Down, Forevermore, and Begin, further showcased his versatility as an artist.
Archuleta's fourth album, Forevermore, released in March two thousand twelve, was particularly notable as it was his first Original Filipino Music (OPM) album, featuring covers of beloved Filipino songs and achieving gold certification in the Philippines. His discography continued to grow with the release of his sixth studio album, Postcards in the Sky, in October two thousand seventeen, and his second holiday album, Winter in the Air, in two thousand eighteen. Most recently, he released his eighth studio album, Therapy Sessions, in May two thousand twenty.