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 two links on the succeeding page. FIRST is his own artist page – woot-woot! Take note that you could also stream his music on this page.

NEXT, on the side, it leads to a separate page featuring an article. I think this is where they will put the latest on David

And who is not thrilled to see a ready page for this?!

Thank you Team Archuleta. Thank you eOne. Kari couldn’t have said it any better during the Sounds of David event

I know how much you miss David…I miss him so much too, but he will be back. … And he’ll be back bigger and better than ever.

Who knew going indie would be this cool. We best get ready folks! Don’t forget the defib and tissues. Seriously.

~ jackryan4DA

ps: Let me leave you with this gem of a smile

Click the image to make it LARGER

Finally! The most anticipated day in Archuland for the year 2013 is upon us

Some hours ago, for a number of countries, iTunes began its delivery of No Matter How Far, generating an online squee-fest from David Archuleta’s dedicated fans. Some US fans went around the metropolis buying the physical CDs – although for sure these same peeps pre-ordered the album, LOL. Such are the ways of true-blue Archies.

Team Archuleta did a fantastic job pacing the build-up towards the album’s launch date.

From Kari’s very tempting teasers –

to eOne’s periodic tweets –

to the streaming of NMHF on Billboard & AOL –

to the release of Kylie’s animated DRA MV on davidarchuletaVEVO on the eve of the album’s launch –

THE OFFICIAL DRA MV

THE MAKING OF THE VIDEO

to the back-to-back dressing-up of the OS & the VEVO channel –

And now, a CD contest for the fans!

Will Charting Matter?

As of 3pm (Manila time), NMHF album sits at #16 in the Pop iTunes Charts. Marketing budget may not be a-plenty but this is not bad for an album whose artist is in absentia – at least for the next 12 more months…

It may also be good to note that NMHF arrives exactly a year after the Forevermore album was launched. Sure makes it easy for the fanbase to remember the numerous milestones in David’s young career.

David’s Liner Notes

Can you think of another artist whose liner notes is as anticipated as David’s?

And he does not disappoint here. His grateful heart cannot contain the bountiful appreciation that he expresses for all the people around him.

And of course he saves the best for last — for his fans. WARNING: Read and weep with joy for its sheer poetry –

… Lastly, I want to thank all of you fans. I appreciate your respect for what my focus is for these 2 years, and appreciate all of the messages you have sent my way while being out here. This is another gift to all of you of songs from past projects that weren’t easily available to everyone, and also other songs that are new to you fans that we have pulled out of the vault. Thank you for all you do and for waiting. This is my thanks to you for everything in the past, present, and future. That No Matter How Far, what was in the heart before is still here, and will be here when I return.

¡Muchísimas gracias! ¡Hasta pronto! – David

Yes, I choked and bawled after reading it. Who wouldn’t? Here you are amazed at the extent of planning he made for his 2-year sabbatical from showbiz. Then, you feel blessed knowing that you are not alone, literally counting the days of his return. Plus you terribly miss him. Then KAPOW! You read that last line. WhatTHE???!!!

I have no words enough to express my… I don’t even have a word for it. All I know is I am filled with raw emotions for this guy who has blanketed my virtual alternate life with so much warmth and joy, much more than I feel I deserve. (Note: I’ll Never Go is playing in the background as I write these paragraphs, REALLY!!!!)

¡Muchísimas gracias, David! ¡Hasta pronto to you, too! (Hasta pronto means “see you soon”)

AND YOU MY DEAREST BETTER BE PREPARED for the deluge of love, affection and crazeh-ness that will come your way upon your return. Believe me Mr. Archuleta. If you think you have seen love from your fans, dude, you ain’t seen nothing yet!

Let me leave you TDC with some more pics from the album

NO MATTER HOW FAR – available from iTunes, Amazon, Sears, Bars & Noble, WOW HD and many more. Get your copies now!

~ jackryan

LISTEN TO THE SNIPPETS HERE

From the time the track listing of David’s 6th studio album had been released, fan reaction has been like a pendulum on a swing – from the expected spazz-like kind to downright disappointment – the latter being a surprise.

The spazzfest that ensued is par for the course, I suppose. I mean we are a spazz-infested fandom, aren’t we? LOL. But it is taking me a while to comprehend the disappointment I have been getting from some fans.

Is the disenchantment coming from the album having just one bonafide new song? After Forevermore and BEGIN., do we realistically expect to have a spanking new album with all fresh tracks?

Considering that our guy was recording till the eve of his departure for BEGIN., when do we realistically expect him to work on some more fresh tracks?

Let’s slice & dice the track listing, shall we?
1 New – HFA
1 New but previously leaked – DRA
4 Bonus track from TOSOD Asian Ed – EAM, LDH, NM & Wait
1 Bonus track from TOSOD JPN & UK Ed – NEBTD
3 OPM album – Tell Me, ING & Forevermore

Given that 80% of the album are tracks not released in the US, am taking this 6th studio album of David as (1) a way to reach out, specifically to US listeners – fans & non-fans alike, and (2) to keep his presence even in a small way in the music world.

Am I begrudging my disappointed co-Archies? No. Am just sad that they feel that way. My hope is that they are just a minority.

Now that the snippets of the new song has been released, can we expect the disenchanted to turn around or be turned off?

Will the album or any of its tracks have any bit of chance to make waves in the US? That is a very nice notion. Realistic? Probably not, given the state of the music industry that David left behind. But you never know…

For me, anything released by Team Archuleta during his supposed sabbatical is icing on the cake. And grateful for them.

But then again, to release NMHF through Entertainment One Music – “the #1 Independent Music Brand in North America” is a good sign that David intends to follow through with his promise to return to music.

It would be interesting to see in two years time, what David will find when he makes his comeback. More important is what David will bring in. Will the twain ever meet?

What do you think?

No Matter How Far – snippets & pre-order from iTunes for 9.99

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-matter-how-far/id609909888

~ JR

ps: Will be uploading the snippets, at least of the new song “Hearts Fall Out”

David’s hard work shows! Forbes indicates –

10. David Archuleta ($1 million, tie)

Season Seven’s runner-up is still tops in the eyes of many fans. In addition to modeling for Bench, he enjoyed some success with two albums in 2012—Begin and Forevermore (exclusively in the Philippines)—and will spend the next two years on hiatus while he works in Chile as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

It is a pity that TV5′s Nandito Ako was NOT included in the annotation cos for sure, THAT was a big source of his earnings for that period. After-all, IT was the fulcrum of his stay in Manila. Take note also that he is the only one listed who did not have a major CD release or US TV/movie projects during the time period measured.

Forbes’ explains how they compile their listing

Methodology: Our numbers are based on estimated income earned from May 2011 to May 2012, before subtracting taxes, American Idol’s cut and any remaining fees for agents, lawyers and managers. The totals were compiled with the help of data from Pollstar, RIAA and others, as well as interviews with industry insiders including managers, publicists, agents and some of the musicians themselves.

Lyndsey Parker of Reality Rocks featured Forbes’ listing and had this to say –

Other slight surprises on the list include David Cook, David Archuleta, and Kellie Pickler–all of whom recently parted ways with their record labels, but seem to be doing just fine…

Below is Forbes’ full top Idol earners list.

1. Kelly Clarkson ($8 million)
2. Carrie Underwood ($5 million, tie)
2. Daughtry ($5 million, tie)
4. Scotty McCreery ($4 million)
5. Jennifer Hudson ($3 million)
6. Jordin Sparks ($2 million)
7. Adam Lambert ($1.5 million)
8. Katharine McPhee ($1.1 million, tie)
8. Kellie Pickler ($1.1 million, tie)
10. David Archuleta ($1 million, tie)
10. David Cook ($1 million, tie)

Click on the image above to take you to the Forbes article. Isn’t it interesting that the two Davids are still neck and neck, after all these years? And that half of the top earners are actual winners of the show. Goes to show that AI is indeed good jump off point for a career, if you have real talent and heart to pursue one

But since David is uber-frugal, only willing to spend money on food (a-hahahahahaha), he might just come out on top of that tie, hehe.

CONGRATS OUR DAVID!

~ jackryan4DA

So, while the weird auditions are broadcast on FOX, and while David is away, we can remember the best season of American Idol – yes simply the best.

Season 7 Audition – Waiting On The World To Change

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE9lRnAZvm8

Hollywood Week – Heaven

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-GGaoSylEk

Week 1 Top 24 – Shop Around

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5pI-jMtRoQ

Week 2 Top 20 – Imagine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTPmPu6YujU

Week 3 – Another Day In Paradise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMW5rWYiJl4

Week 4 – We Can Work It Out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnxkAaIUCY4

Week 5 – The Long and Winding Road

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SymPAutvQoo

Week 6 – You’re The Voice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1XeP5BkwZ0

Week 7 – Smoky Mountain Memories

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RS4nrqaNOM

Week 8 – Angels

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EkFE9v8lT0

Week 9 – When You Believe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBDeLj4XKsA

Week 10 – Think of Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv4xS2uMqG0

Week 11 – Part 1 – Sweet Caroline

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf4xTFGKtOw

Week 11 – Part 2 – America

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnTp9J_8J6g

Week 12 – Part 1 – Stand By Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqu4d-bB7eo

Week 12 – Part 2 – Love Me Tender

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeeXV9xtfbY

Week 13 – Part 1 – And So It Goes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS1JcLuYSQg

Week 13 – Part 2 – With You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT6sRaB3-Lg

Week 13 – Part 3 – Longer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8Gqhg63KEs

Week 14 – Top 2 – Part 1 – Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecxisy_2aVw

Week 14 – Top 2 – Part 2 – In This Moment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZWHiAvtb9o

Week 14 – Top 2 – Part 3 – Imagine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpU2BpPNvF8

Finale – David Archuleta and One Republic – Apologize

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwsIw8wrjRA

August to December 2008 may probably be considered the CRUSHING PERIOD as David did tons of interviews and guestings to promote his smash hit single CRUSH and his highly successful debut album, David Archuleta.

Coming at the heels of his spectacular showing at Idol and a 50-country-wide tour with the AIS7 To Ten Finalists, David’s media blitzkrieg and the response to the same is quite impressive. The public’s emotional vesting was clearly there an David delivered with gusto.

With such mileage, is it any wonder that his debut single and self-titled album achieved so much success? The momentum was there and David’s management smartly built on it. And we are just talking of 2008 here!

Want to relive those heady days of anticipation and discovery?

Or be surprised with footage you may not have seen before?

Then be prepared to be trapped in a vortex of pure David gah-someness with this set of videos showing David unraveling right before our very eyes

With almost 150 of HD and/or HQ videos at our disposal, I have subdivided this media collection into four parts –

1 – Radio Rounds
2 – Radio Disney
3 – TV Rounds
4 – A Special section on his AOL Session

Enjoy TDC’s treasure trove of anythingavid during his early days of stardom:)

~ JR

ps: If I missed anything, please let me know so we can complete our chronicling

Some Archies may not like it but David coming on Radio Disney or being associated with anything Disney-related ensures a foothold into the huge lucrative tween and teen market.

Case in point: even adult stars guest on Disney & Nickelodeon shows. Why not teener David?

This is part 2 of 4 of the Chrush Press Tour. Enjoy!

~ JR

THE CRUSH RADIO TOUR: DISNEY (Aug – Nov 2008)

DA Takes Over RadioDisney “I can thank them forever & not thank them enough” (25 Aug 2008)

DA is a WYSWYG Kinda Guy @ RadioDisney (17 Sept 2008)

David Archuleta Band Auditions news @ RadioDisney by Jake (21 Oct 2008)

David Archuleta Corn Maze news @ RadioDisney (29 Oct 2008)

David Archuleta Interview @ RD TakeOver 2 (07 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta Exciting Times news @ RadioDisney (10 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta Album, Hair news @ RadioDisney (17 Nov 2008)

avid Archuleta Interview w/ Jake (aired Nov 21, 2008)

David Archuleta Longest Thank You List news @ RadioDisney (26 Nov 2008)

To check out other parts of this major press tour –
Archuleta’s CRUSH Press Tour: Part 1 – Radio
Archuleta’s CRUSH Press Tour: Part 3 – TV
Archuleta’s CRUSH Press Tour: Part 4 – AOL Session

Remember the thrill of seeing David on your living room once again? This time singing his own songs, bopping to his smash hit CRUSH and proudly promoting his debut album?

The shrieks! The screams! The unadulterated love and adulation of this still-shy-
and-hopelessly-clueless-how-talented-he-is-young-man.

It was a time when being runner-up was the best thing that could have ever happened to him

He was everywhere. CRUSH was the toast of the town. And he was the darling of media. Rightfully so.

Come join us! This is part 3 of 4 with over 50 HD and/or HQ videos of his fantastic media tour on TV

And yes, no doubt about it. If you have reached this page already, you are in the vortex alright!!

~ JR

THE CRUSH TV TOUR (Aug – Nov 2008)

DA @ SOMAtv – CRUSH is real good! (01 Aug 2008)

CRUSH featured @ FoxNews’ Hollywood Nation (02 Aug 2008)

DA’s “WHAT JUST HAPPENED?” Moment @ MyFoxDC (22 Aug 2008)

DA @ AP Showbiz Minute – Starts Work on Debut Album (Sept 2008)

Teaser of CRUSH feature @ ET (16 Sept 2008)

DA Releases CRUSH MTV @ ET Backstage Interview (17 Sept 2008)

CRUSH TV promo (25 Sept 2008)

David Archuleta Gets a CORN-y Tribute @ ABC 49 (25 Sept 2008)

DA @ BTS photoshoot 1st album (29 Sept 2011)

DA @ VH1 Top20 Countdown #1 (11 Oct 2008)

DA Visits Albany CRUSH promo @ Fox23 News (28 Oct 2008)

David Archuleta Performs @ The Tonight Show (06 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta feat @ BlenderBurner (07 Nov 2008)

DA Talks to BOP about 1st album (08 Nov 2008)

DA 1-on-1 w/ Fox All Access

DA Releases New CD @ FOX8 Greensboro NC (09 Nov 2008)

DA to Release Debut CD @ Fox4 Dallas (09 Nov 2008)

DA Talks Post-Idol CD On Good Day @ Fox29 Philadelphia (09 Nov 2008)

Fans Eagerly Anticipating Album Debut @ Fox13 SLC (09 Nov 2008)

Fans Anticipate Debut Album w/ Pre-Release Party @ Fox13 UT (10 Nov 2008)

DA’s Self-Titled Album @ EyeWitness News Las Vegas (10 Nov 2008)

DA Talks about CRUSH @ Good Morning AZ Phoenix (10 Nov 2008)

DA @ Fox43 Morning News (10 Nov 2008)

DA @ Good Day Utah (10 Nov 2008)

DA @ AP MUsic Writer (10 Nov 2008)

DA Talks Music, ‘Crush’ @ Fox5 Henderson NV (10 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta – TV Commercial Album Promo (11 Nov 2008)

DA Set to Release Debut Album @ Fox5 LA (11 Nov 2008)

David vs David once again Post-AI @ FoxNews (11 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta @ HotNewzTV (11 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta @ The Today Show (11 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta Album Launch @ Virgin Megastore (11 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta Autograph Signing @ Album Launch (11 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta @ MTVNews – AM NOT JUST MR. BALLAD (11 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta p1/2 @ MTVBuzzworthy (11 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta p2/2 @ MTVBuzzworthy (11 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta backstage @ TRL CRUSH PROMO (11 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta Premieres Debut Single @ TRL (11 Nov 2008)

DA”Tell Me that Yoy Love Me More “Moment @ MTV Hitlist (11 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta interview & perf @ Bonnie Hunt Show (11 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta w/ Kathy Griffin @ BTS Bonnie Hunt Show (11 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta @ Album Q&A p1/2 (11 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta @ Album Q&A p2/2 (11 Nov 2008)

CRUSH premiere @ FoxNews (12 Nov 2008) )

David Archuleta @ Coffee w/ Bruce CBS13 CRUSH promo (12 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta Album Promo @ Regis & Kelly (12 Nov 2008)

DA Hopes Fans Have a Crush on Debut Album (13 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta @ People_com (13 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta @ MiTRL – Perf & Interview (13 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta Talks About Debut Album (14 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta @ ELLEN – Perf & Interview (14 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta Interview @ AP Feature (15 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta @ VH1Top20 Countdown (15 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta Album promo @ Talkshow w/ Spike Feresten (15 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta’s Music Video Playlist (18 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta @ eNews Feature (aired 20 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta @ HollywoodNation news (20 Nov 2008)

David Archuleta @ Fox All Access Interview (aired 20 Dec 2008)

David Archuleta BTS Album Launch / Sizzle Clip (Nov 2008)

To check out other parts of this major press tour –
Archuleta’s CRUSH Press Tour: Part 1 – Radio
Archuleta’s CRUSH Press Tour: Part 3 – Disney Radio
Archuleta’s CRUSH Press Tour: Part 4 – AOL Session

When the AOL Session was first unleashed, a collective gasp and thudding was heard across Archuland. For the 1st time, we saw the usually-graphic-t-shirt-wearing David don a suit & morphed into this GQ-esque mold, performing five cuts from his debut album, LIVE!

Amazing vocals, awesome songs and great get-up… GONERS! We were all goners by then, LOL

And seeing his AOL sessions covered by eNews just made this certified heartthrob a certified international heart breaker

Remember the time? Enjoy the vids!

~ JR

David Archuleta @ eNews Feature (aired 20 Nov 2008)

Interview 01 @ AOL Sessions LIVE! (27 Nov 2008)

CRUSH @ AOL Sessions LIVE! (27 Nov 2008)

Interview 02 @ AOL Sessions LIVE! (27 Nov 2008)

ALTNOY @ AOLSession LIVE! (27 Nov 2008)

Interview 03 @ AOL Sessions LIVE! (27 Nov 2008)

TMH @ AOLSession LIVE! (27 Nov 2008)

Interview 04 @ AOL Sessions LIVE! (27 Nov 2008)

MY HANDS @ AOLSession LIVE! (27 Nov 2008)

Interview 05 @ AOL Sessions LIVE! (27 Nov 2008)

YOU CAN @ AOL Sessions LIVE! (27 Nov 2008)

Interview 06 @ AOL Sessions LIVE! (27 Nov 2008)

To check out other parts of David 1st major press tour –
Archuleta’s CRUSH Press Tour: Part 1 – Radio Rounds
Archuleta’s CRUSH Press Tour: Part 2 – Disney Radio
Archuleta’s CRUSH Press Tour: Part 3 – TV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV4vkod5Sks

Over the course of the next four years, David sang duets with the ease at which he sang solo. Always blending his voice with that of his singing partner, he makes the perfect compliment to both male and female voices. Below is a little walk through David’s duet history.

April 2009 – with Miley Cyrus as Hanna Montana – I Wanna Know You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p47dfcMKfpo

September 2009 – David and Kendra – To Be With You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLFqkdHIQ_I

November 2009 – David and Lupe Archuleta – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rsu7oVZQjk

February 2010 – David and Jordin Sparks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd_Avi3Y50I

And the next night:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvnL1tMv8Kc

July 2010 – David and Pete Astudillo – Como La Flor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILQaWqAEbWA

October 2010 – David and Lupe Archuleta – A Puro Dolor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvWEk3FdxoY

November 2010 – David and Charice – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTkexYLwbug

November 2010 – David and Orla Fallon – Silent Night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69SLSrjVDN8

April 2011 – David and Landon Pigg -Sound of Silence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWxGglyxsoI

December 2011 – David and Jeff LeBlanc – Waiting on the World To Change

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km8jrlnoPc4

February 2012 – David and Ogie and Regine.   – Nandito Ako – (not strictly a duet)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xssFbtZ6Gg

March 2012 – David and Libbie Linton – Don’t Give Up – although not a live performance, this is surely the best duet of all

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l8h7Ejm9wA

It is likely that some were missed – Please add any others you find in the comments below.

~marlie