Towards the end of the American Idol first season, a friend of the family called about a show Jenny Jones was doing to feature talented kids across America and thought David should audition for the show. A show producer called and listened to an a capella recording of David singing “And I Am Telling You”, and was so impressed, she asked him to rush a video and CD to them. A few days later, David and his dad were on a plane to Chicago to be on the show. While there he met AJ Gil from American Idol and formed a friendship with him, and a week later while in LA, met with AJ who then introduced David to the rest of the American Idol finalists including Kelly, Justin, Tamyra, Christina, Nikki, RJ, Jim, Ryan, and Ejay, and asked him to perform for them. They were absolutely amazed with his singing, and within a few days David was being introduced to many TV and Record label producers and executives.
Check out this video of a young David Archuleta doing an impromptu performance for Season 1 American Idol contestants including Kelly Clarkson, Justin Guarini and others. It’s a good thing David can still sing even better than that now, with his more mature voice. David will be a force to reckon with in this season of American Idol.
David Archuelta, 17, of Utah won STAR SEARCH when he was just 12 years old, but now he’s on to the bigger stage at American Idol. Check out the other videos of David before American Idol, and don’t leave without checking out his cute pictures in the gallery!
This video shows David Archuleta singing “I Will Always Love You” on the one year anniversary of 9/11. He did a great job. Even at 11 years old he has a very confident voice. Now at his current age of 17, he will be trying to win the hearts and ears of America with his soulful voice on season 7 of American Idol. This is going to be a great season for American Idol, it is full of many different talents, styles and ages. It will be fun season to watch!
David Archuleta won Star Search when he was just 12 years old. Will he rise to the top and win the hearts of America and be the next American Idol? Make sure to look at the other videos and the gallery. He is a very talented young aspiring artist that should go very far in the music world. Make sure to watch American Idol and show your support for David Archuleta!
