What an amazingly busy week it’s been in the Archuworld.
Friday was back home day where David was interviewed by the Herald Extra and made the Deseret News target=”_blank”> prior to doing his sound check for the “Charity Begins At Home” event. “Charity Begins At Home” honors Utah military causes and families.
Saturday brought droves of fans from near and far to the internet, anticipating David singing the target=”_blank”>Star Spangled Banner at the Real Salt Lake-Colorado Rapids soccer match.
David was back on stage after the game which ended in a tie to perform a four-song concert including target=”_blank”>Touch My Hand, target=”_blank”>Crush, target=”_blank”>A Thousand Miles and target=”_blank”>Zero Gravity. His performance was also covered by the local target=”_blank”>Fox News station.
As David fans from around the world started shifts to catapult David into the Tweeterwall of Fame, news from David started arriving about the upcoming FanBundle. A fight to the finish proved the ArchAngels are a mighty force to reckon with as David claimed the top spot and was declared Mr. Twitter Universe with 63,501 votes !!
By Monday morning bright and early David was back at the airport, flying off to Washington DC. David was invited by Daphna Ziman, founder of Children Uniting Nations to perform and speak at the CUN Conference. Again David made headlines, from some rather news worthy sources, USNEWS and USA Today.
David accompanied himself on the piano while performing fan favorite “Imagine”, as well as the an a capella version of “ target=”_blank”>Prayer Of The Children” which resulted in a spontaneous standing ovation.
And even David’s Monday night dinner was the talk of the town:
Power players Gabrielle Union, Terrence Howard, David Archuleta, Ben Chavez (of Civil Rights fame) and Shawn King dropped in to enjoy some Italian fare in honor of Daphna Ziman and Russell Simmons and to celebrate their earlier work on the Hill during the “Keeping the Promise to our Children” conference – promoting student mentoring and child welfare. (Teatro patron, Mark Freeman, snapped this shot of Howard between courses.)
The atmosphere was casual, and the food great as always. Teatro may not have won the nod at the RAMMYs, but these celebs sure knew it was the spot for some influential interacting.
Monday also confirmed additional solo concerts added to his already busy summer.
- July 28 at Byham Theater in Pittsburgh, PA
- August 6 at Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL
- August 9 at Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, SD
- August 10 at The Rave Eagles Club in Milwaukee, WI.
Tuesday was a day of celebration in Archuworld as the release of the eagerly anticipated FanBundle found it’s way onto iTunes.
David himself became his own best promoter as blogs, vlogs, twitters and voice messages sailed across the airways.
@DavidArchie Well all right guys I’m going to bed. Don’t forget about the iTunes digital bundle!! Night! I hope I can fall asleep… heh..1:48 AM Jun 9th from web
@DavidArchie The fan pack is now on iTunes!! Touch My Hand Video, A Thousand Miles unplugged, and Zero Gravity now available! Hope you guys enjoy it!10:27 AM Jun 9th from web
Mirror Mirror on the wall – and speaking of vlogs, David’s tendency to be distracted makes this one of his funniest.
As if his thanking his fans through his vlogs was not enough, David continued to thank his fans through other means.
@DavidArchie Wow thanks you guys for all the feedback!! I’m happy to hear you guys like it!! 🙂 🙂 :)! Gonna try and take a quick nap now though haha10:41 AM Jun 9th from web
The FanBundle quickly climbed the iTunes charts and by mid morning Touch My Hand landed comfortably on top as the #1 Music Video.
David’s pals, Brooke White, and Jordin Sparks all tweet about Archie’s fan pack:
TheRealJordinIf you havent…make sure you go pick up @davidarchie ‘s fanpack on iTunes. I GOT MINE!
realbrookewhite Hi @davidarchie! All your fans got me excited about your fan pack, can’t wait to hear zero gravity! gonna go get it now:-) Yay!
David was asked some questions at the end of the UNC Gala, his responses reminded us of how truly real David continues to be.
And what would the week be like if there wasn’t a little controversy surrounding David…this next item stirred the pot in ArchuWorld as fans debated whether it was a good or bad thing for David to be voted one of the 7 Sexiest Latin Reality TV Stars
Spectacular evasiveness left everyone wondering where in the world was David Archuleta? Tweets would reveal he was delayed at an airport after the Washington D.C UNC event, but no word on when or where he was flying. Cryptic tweets followed and turned Archuworld upside down with laughter.
Finally ~ later Thursday afternoon, David would reveal he’d safely arrived in Los Angeles to do some recording and writing. With confirmation straight from David, we can all look forward to a little something special this Holiday season, when David releases his first Christmas Album.
@DavidArchie Saad. No TV screen on this airplain. So no instruction video with that red headed delta flight attendant. I like that video lol.
And in reply, Delta Airlines tweeted David:
deltaairlines @DavidArchie – glad you like the video! We like yours too. Vote for fav onboard snacks here http://tinyurl.com/n9sqgs . Have a great flight!
– Dawn65 and Brooklyndawn
Thanks for the wonderful update! Lots to read and check out.
Abrra
Thank You both Dawns for the updates.
David was literally a buzzing bumblebee this week -- internet buzz about his activities, interviews and his music, as well as his hectic work schedule. He made himself and us Archies very proud indeed.
A full week of Archie news! From arenas to state department dinners. Whew! Dawn and Dawn -- thanks for your contributions!
Wow! Great job. I need to mosey over to this neck of the woods more often. What a hoot that Delta tweeted David back!
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I was excited to hear that Delta liked David’s Touch My Hand video. Our guy is showing his talents at quite the variety of venues!
I’m so proud and happy to be on this Archu-ride!
Dawn, I am just now getting caught up on your post! Great post! Our big man was busy, busy, busy!! Seems like David flies from one coast to the other at least once a week! I swear! He needs his own jet! 😆
Dawn -- thanks for updating us on one of the more eventfull weeks. So many high profile events, though not as much coverage as I had hoped for.
Talked to a friend for the last 3 hours…about our favorite subject, David of course! Time went by so fast..
Dear Lord,
Please take care of David. Watch over him, protect him from all harm. Cloak him with your love and give him the strength to endure all that is thrown in his path. Give David the courage and guidance to say no to those who ask for more than he can reasonably give. Surround David with loving and supportive people who love him UNCONDITIONALLY as we, his Archangels do. Separate David from those who have agendas other than for his well being. Give him rest when he’s weary. Give him the stamina to sustain his hectic pace. Give him assurance when he feels doubt. Give him joy when he feels sad. Cloak him always in your protective arms during this time on his journey. Keep David and and his voice healthy & strong as he fulfills his Destiny which was written in his Book of Life before he was born. And please Lord, give us, David’s forever fans, the wisdom to know when and how to do right by David. Open our eyes and help us in the way we support David so that it’s always in his best interests. May his positive and good Karma continue to attract those with positive and good Karma! May he continue to encounter goodwill and happiness! May he continue to be healthy and strong wherever his journey leads him. Though we may be unworthy, we humbly pray. Amen
David, hope you have a good night’s sleep & sweet dreams. Keep with you all our love, prayers and warm thoughts! We will always love you madly! REMEMBER, if you are ever in need of help, tweet us an SOS and we’ll be there in a flash!
Contigo siempre con amor!
Dawn54 and brooklyndawn Thanks for compiling all of the David news into a neat package for us! It’s amazing how many things David gets done in a week’s time (while here I sit here and read about it, as my dishes and laundry decay from pure neglect. haha)
Thank you both Dawn’s!
All the things he fits in a week is unbelievable and puts things into perspective for me
I search for all things David and can’t get enough and here he is working his little tail off…