David Archuleta is an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame in 2008 as the runner-up on the seventh season of American Idol. He has since released seven studio albums, including his self-titled debut album, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
Archuleta was born in Miami, Florida, to a Filipino mother and a Mexican-American father. He began singing at a young age and won several local singing competitions. In 2008, he auditioned for American Idol and quickly became a fan favorite. He finished the season as the runner-up to David Cook.
After American Idol, Archuleta released his self-titled debut album in 2008. The album spawned the hit singles “Crush” and “Don’t Speak.” He followed up with the albums Christmas from the Heart (2009), The Other Side of Down (2010), Forevermore (2012), Begin (2012), Postcards in the Sky (2017), and Winter in the Air (2018).
In addition to his music career, Archuleta has also appeared in several television shows and movies, including So You Think You Can Dance, Hannah Montana, and Wizards of Waverly Place.
How old was David Archuleta when he was on iCarly?
David Archuleta was 16 years old when he appeared on iCarly in 2008.
What song did David Archuleta win American Idol?
David Archuleta did not win American Idol. He came in second place to David Cook in the seventh season of the show. However, he did perform a song on the finale that became a hit: his rendition of “Imagine” by John Lennon.