Category Archives: Special event

Strength of Conviction

Posted on 05/05/2010 by awestruck

Anyone who has pre-ordered David Archuleta’s memoir, Chords of Strength, will likely have read Amazon’s product description. This line has caused some to be very concerned about David releasing his memoir and others to be thrilled: “In this personal memoir, … Continue reading →

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Wizard of Awe: The David Archuleta factor

Posted on 04/21/2010 by TOfan

“Whether witnessing the spectacle of the Northern Lights, gazing at the Grand Canyon or hearing a sublime piece of music, the experience of awe quiets our self-interest and amplifies our desire to give, to sacrifice, to be generous … to … Continue reading →

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The write stuff

Posted on 04/16/2010 by TOfan

I received this very cool email in my inbox yesterday from the lovely Ms. Lorna and (with Lorna’s kind permission) wanted to share it with all of you: There were so many players involved in David Archuleta’s writing sessions over … Continue reading →

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Imagine David Archuleta

Posted on 04/08/2010 by TOfan

[Vid: thop1984, already at 1,008 views at 10:30 a.m.] Early Buzz Highlights from last night’s Imagine: L.A. Times 6:29 Archie gets situated at the piano and looks a little nervous, but still gives a quick wave to the audience. 6:31 … Continue reading →

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The David Archuleta Music Scholarship

Posted on 03/01/2010 by TOfan

” DAVID…LOOK WHAT YOU INSPIRED US TO DO!!!” SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Last fall, a group of fans got together trying to come up with alternative gifts to give David for Christmas and his birthday! They wanted to come up with something … Continue reading →

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ODDrought Survival Guide Part 2

Posted on 02/21/2010 by JONERZ

We’re in the middle of a David drought and since we’re all going a little stir crazy I was thinking, why not turn this into something positive, David would be so proud of us! I took some time to compile … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Mike!

Posted on 02/06/2010 by TOfan

Toronto’s Mike Krompass celebrates his birthday tomorrow (Feb. 8th). As you know, Mike and David Archuleta co-wrote tour-faves Somebody Out There, A Little Too Not Over You and Zero Gravity. Canadian SnowAngelz are a little too not over the fact … Continue reading →

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Will the song remain the same?

Posted on 01/29/2010 by TOfan

When I heard Emily Haines (Metric) sing “Help, I’m Alive” on the Canada for Haiti telethon last Friday, two things occurred to me. First, how perfect this song was for the occasion – a fundraiser to help keep hope alive … Continue reading →

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Hope for Haiti

Posted on 01/25/2010 by TOfan

“Hope” is one of the words that came to mind the first time I heard David Archuleta sing. I remember trying to figure out how a sweet little song like “Shop Around” could pull me out of a deep sorrow … Continue reading →

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Happy 19th Birthday, David!

Posted on 12/27/2009 by refnaf

From left: refnaf, sunshine, TOfan, conditioner. Filmed at Toronto’s City Hall under the “Freedom Arches.” Congratulations on celebrating the big 1-9 on Monday, David! May the coming year be filled with joy, laughter, friends, family … and music, music, music! … Continue reading →

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