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Top 10 American Idols throughout 10 Seasons
With American Idol Season 11 beginning tonight, I thought it was only fitting to take a look back at the past 10 seasons, and name the best Idol contestant from each year.
Season 7 – David Archuleta
David Archuleta auditioned for the seventh season of American Idol at just 16 years old, and became the youngest runner-up in his time at 17. Competing on one of the most popular and talented seasons, later to be up against David Cook in one of the most watched season finales, Archuleta won the hearts of everyone, ranging from teens, young adults, moms and grandmas with his stunning version of John Lennon’s “Imagine.” Now at the age of 21 with three albums and a best selling book, David will be making his first full-on acting debut, starring in Nandito Ako, a Filipino mini series, airing in February. Though he has a strong career and much more up ahead, David announced last month that he plans to take a two-year hiatus to go on an LDS mission for his church. David was, and still is, one of the most popular, most remembered and most talented singers that ever graced the Idol stage, and was definitely the best of his season.
Source: Mindful of Music
From @gemzone:
So to all @DavidArchie fans This is a story I heard yesterday about David and @therealnewangel wants me to share it here. So here it goes!
So I was working in Cottonwood Heights in Salt Lake County and a new client told me that her daughters took voice from Dean Kaelin. Their lessons were always right after Davids. She said that they would get there early just to listen to him. All this before Idol. Anyway one day they had to wait a little longer because David had been late to his lesson. Dean told them that David had been a half hour late. Said he came running in apologizing for being late. But he (David) had been out for a run and as he was running saw an older women out weeding all by herself and felt like he should stop and help her. Said he didn’t want her to have to do it all by herself. So he helped weed until it was all weeded. So that was why he was late. She (my new client) said that Dean told David it was OK because he just proved to be the better man because of his character.
This is just one of the many reasons I love this young man!
From @SunnyHilden:
@Twilight_Wish You’re welcome! Helping someone’s wish come true feels like heading to Disneyland for the 1st time!!:)
@Twilight_Wish Phyllis’ wish came true today!! She loved meeting David Archuleta & we loved meeting her & her family.♥♪♫
@Twilight_Wish David Archuleta singing to Phyllis – I’m smiling ‘cuz her clock bells are ringing:)♥♫ twitpic.com/86634ojh
@Twilight_Wish He sang Phyllis’ favorite song, Ave Maria. They had no piano, so I brought one I’d lent David during Idol:)
@Twilight_Wish Phyllis is amazing: 88-years-old, no wrinkles, full of inner light like the photos on the wall of her dancing♥☆
@pastelpastel We went to her! Thought from the article she was in Pennsylvania, but she was only about 40 miles outside LA:)
@zerogravity1 Phyllis had meet & greet for Pomona, the Grove 09, couldn’t go due to health – she’s got his CDs, book:)
@yourlightshines Phyllis: “Come here, David, I want to show you where your picture is…” (their family album!) Preciousness
@Twilight_Wish posted David & I with Phyllis & her husband. Love her wish-came-true glow:)♥☼ twitpic.com/86iw2r
From @Twilight_Wish:
Hi
@DavidArchie!@Twilight_Wish grants wishes to seniors. Phyllis, 88, is battling breast cancer, her@Twilight_Wish is to meet you!
@SunnyHilden thanks for all you are doing to make Phyllis’@Twilight_Wish come true!
@SunnyHilden Another great photo of@DavidArchie making Phyllis’@Twilight_Wish come true! pic.twitter.com/oDe64obp
Jan 192012
At 16, David Archuleta became one of the youngest contestants to ever compete on “Idol,” and he definitely looked the part. His Season 7 audition outfit was the epitome of high school boy, but now the fan favorite dresses like a pop singer who’s seen international success. The now 21-year-old has recently put his showbiz career on hiatus to begin a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Source: Billboard
from the officialarchuleta:
Headed to the Philippines later today! I’ll be arriving this week to start a new adventure in acting haha. I’m nervous, but also really excited to try this new experience. I’ll be doing a mini-series for TV5 and will be filming in the Philippines for the next few weeks. Hope everyone has had a good start to their year and I’ll talk to you guys when I arrive in Manila!
Dec 282011
A very special day for a very special guy as he turns the BIG 2-1! Happy Birthday David Archuleta!!! With every year, with every challenge and with every milestone, David keeps growing wiser and stronger; always true to himself, and being a positive light to the world just by being himself.
David, we love you! Wishing you an AWESOME 21st filled with family, friends, great times, and lots of great food of course! 
To all Archies, there’s a twitter trending party for David’s Birthday! So join in the fun and include Happy Birthday David Archuleta and #Happy21stDavidArchie in your tweets today!
Happy Birthday to David – Beaver Creek MKOC Tour VIP
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