Tag Archives: David Archuleta

Hot off the presses: Archuleta interviews

No place like home for Archuleta By Linda East Brady (Standard-Examiner staff) Nothing says Christmas like coming home. That’s where David Archuleta hopes he’ll be this year — where his heart is, in Murray, Utah. “In this business, if you … Continue reading

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Both sides now: The David Foster question

On Monday, Nov. 16th, David Archuleta will perform three Christmas songs at the live taping of the Kaleidoscope event — “an evening of skating, song and survivorship — in Washington, D.C. The program, which was created to raise awareness of … Continue reading

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Attitude of Gratitude

When the official announcement was made that David Archuleta would release a Christmas album this fall, many people — including fans — were surprised. “It’s too early in his career,” warned some. “It’s a cash grab,” snarked others. Most fans, … Continue reading

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Betcha Can’t Pick Just One!

David Archuleta’s fan base is as diverse as the global village itself. But there seem to be a few distinct categories developing. Which one (or two or three) best describe you?  Hard to decide? Total Fangirl/Boy – Squees over every … Continue reading

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Close encounters of the David kind

Where do I begin? How do I find the words to describe these last few days? I’m not a prolific writer and I write pretty much the way I talk. I tend to ramble on and on if someone doesn’t stop me, except … Continue reading

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Speech From the Heart

David never does anything halfway and his speech at this week’s Utah Women’s Conference was no exception. Nervous at the start, he settled in quickly as his confidence grew.   What a joy to witness (thank you pattycake!). Through his archadorable … Continue reading

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Projet Pat-a-Pan

There’s a top-secret international initiative afoot — okay, not so secret — to spread the love for Pat-a-Pan north of the 49th Parallel … that’s us. I mean, could there be a more Canada-friendly track on David Archuleta’s Christmas From the … Continue reading

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The lone arranger: Awaiting David’s Quincy Jones

There I sat in the “hot seat,” aka the recliner next to the fire, laptop on the lap desk, reading my email. My teenage son was reclining on the recliner across the room reserved for the “cool folk” (of which … Continue reading

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Diary of an Archuholic Part 2: Anticipation to meltdown

October 13, 2009 Dear Diary, I remember my great anticipation while waiting to hear David Archuleta’s debut CD.  Snippets be danged, I was determined to wait until the day I had the disc in my hand and could play it … Continue reading

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Diary of an Archuholic, Part 1

Oct. 13, 2009 Dear Diary, Overslept, only because I stayed up till 1:20 a.m. waiting for David Archuleta’s Christmas From the Heart to download from Canadian iTunes. I knew that the only way I’d get to sleep was to have … Continue reading

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