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April 27th, 2013 . By

Always Something There to Remind Me of @DavidArchie

I walk along the city streets, you used to walk along (with me) And every step I take reminds me of just how we it used to be Oh, how can I forget you, when there is Always something there to remind me Always something there to remind me OK, this has been a terribly busy work week for ...

March 23rd, 2013 . 43 comments

Billboard Premieres No Matter How Far

THE DAVID ARCHULETA MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP March 11th, 2013 . 4 comments

THE DAVID ARCHULETA MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

March 1st, 2013 . 62 comments

No Matter How Far Snippets & Fan Reactions

February 20th, 2013 . 5 comments

Happy Nandito Ako Anniversary – Some Throwback Moments

February 13th, 2013 . 53 comments

@DavidArchie’s Don’t Run Away on iTunes 2.12.2013 – Buy! Gift! Stream! Share! Review!

February 4th, 2013 . 50 comments

Crazy Little Thing Called “VOTE!” – IMPT UPDATE!

Arts & Archutainment

April 12th, 2013 . By

@DavidArchie’s Artist Page @ eOne Music!

At long last! David gets his own page on eOne’s Music website. And folks, it is looking GOOOOOOOOOOD! From the eOne’s homepage, click on MUSIC on the header tabs, and this is how you will see David When you click on the encircled image, this is how David is displayed Then we find ...

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April 7th, 2013 . By

For the Sounds of @DavidArchie

What could be more heartwarming than friends, fans and admirers coming together for a cause while celebrating the music of beloved idol who is far and away pursuing his personal mission? A gala in honor of David was held last April 6 at the Newport Beach Marriott Bayview in Los Angeles, California. An auction was held ...

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August 22nd, 2012 . By

@DavidArchie’s MV: EVERYBODY HURTS

From the official YT channel – David performs the REM classic “Everybody Hurts” with an orchestra which includes producer Kurt Bestor. The shots of David were recorded in a studio the day before he left on his mission. “I hope you know that I never wanted to leave you guys without music, and will continue when I ...

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January 18th, 2013

American Idol – Season 7

Yes, it’s that time of year – American Idol is back again. Some of us still watch, some just can’t. Because Season 7 was IT for us. Season 7 was the year of David Archuleta and he stole our hearts from the very beginning. I love to go back and watch those early videos. Little ...

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May 8th, 2012

Happy @DavidArchie’s Day!

Remember that day? Of course you do! Who can forget the epicness, the amazingness and blow-by-blow account that clearly shows why the world fell in love with this teen from Utah TDC has full coverage of David’s Day in Utah, 09 May 2008! To highlight D Day, let’s reminisce with his performance ...

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December 20th, 2010

AI-related Guestings & Red Carpet Interviews

01 David Archuleta Challenges Regis to a Sing-off! @ AIE sneak peek (Dec 2008) 02 David Archuleta @ GMA feat AI Experience in Orlando (12 Feb 2009) 03 David Archuleta @ AIE previews + promo trailer (Feb 2008) 04 Cutie-Pie David Archuleta @ FoxNews feat AIE Gala Opening (12 Feb 2009) 05 David ...

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November 2nd, 2010

Get Out and Vote!

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April 16th, 2010

Bookends

Let’s do an exercise, shall we? As we embark on a new chapter (or, rather, volume) of David’s journey, how about we look at David’s first and last performances of Imagine on American Idol, including his 2 conversations with Ryan Seacrest afterwards, and share our impressions? The point of this exercise is not to say ...

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April 4th, 2010

Think of Me: Studio Version

[audio:http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/audio/Think_of_Me.mp3] I haven’t written much about the studio recordings because for the most part I don’t really like them. They rotate the kids through the studio as quickly as they can and it always sounds it. The cuts from a technical standpoint are generally professional (although some of my audio engineering colleagues ...

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March 31st, 2010

AI Season 9 – Yawn

Okay, tonight was a better night for some of these contestants. Michael  connected with the audience, Crystal sang well in her stiletto heels, Andrew made a bit of a comeback, and Lee came out of his shell to show off his fine chops. But oh, the rest of the crew was insanely boring, pitchy, bland and ...

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June 11th, 2009

Being Balladeer

It’s hard not to feel protective or defensive of an artist about whom you feel so passionate. It’s also hard not to make comparisons, almost always a misguided proposition. That’s why when Adam Lambert appeared on the cover of Entertainment Weekly toward the end of the season eight American Idol competition as the crown certain, ...

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May 23rd, 2009

Sunshine and the Lava Bomb

“My heart’s still pounding, David. I’ve got chills up and down my arms. The sun’s never going to go down on you because you bring out so much sunshine in everyone throughout the whole world through your singing. And, David, that was a beautiful, beautiful stunning performance.” This was Paula Abdul’s typically gushy comment after ...

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A Look Back – American Idol Season 7 February 10th, 2009

A Look Back – American Idol Season 7

David’s first solo tour is nearing it’s close. We’ve watched every performance – in person or on YouTube – with rapt attention, dissected every gesture, every jump and dance move, each hunkerdown, head turn and glory note. And we’ve reveled in the growth and unleashing of David Archuleta. So how far has he come? Take ...

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