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.
What happened to David Archie’s voice?
David Archuleta did not sing on the American Idol reunion because he had recently undergone vocal surgery. He had a vocal hemorrhage, which is a blood clot on the vocal cords. This can cause hoarseness, pain, and difficulty speaking or singing.
Why didn t David Archuleta sing on American Idol reunion?
Archuleta had the surgery on March 14, 2022. He was able to make a full recovery and is now back to singing and touring. He appeared on the American Idol reunion show to surprise four of his fans who went viral for their emotional reactions when he lost to David Cook in 2008. He used his phone’s vocal-assistance app to communicate with them.