David Archuleta

David Archuleta to start Mormon mission

SALT LAKE CITY -- "American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta has posted a farewell YouTube video to fans as he prepares for a two-year Mormon mission in South America.

FILE- In this Wednesday, June 8, 2011, file photo, David Archuleta poses for a photo as he arrives at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. "American Idol" runner-up Archuleta says he's "excited" about working on a Philippine TV series. His Filipino co-stars Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Eula Caballero welcomed him with flower garlands at Manila's airport Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. They'll be shooting the TV5 drama the next few weeks. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, File)

Archuleta 'excited' to shoot Philippine TV series

MANILA, Philippines -- "American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta, who grew up in Murray, Utah, said he's "excited" about working on a Philippine TV series.

FILE- This Wednesday, June 8, 2011 file photo shows David Archuleta as he arrives at the 2011 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Utah's favorite son and 2007 American Idol runner-up David Archuleta says he'll take a break from his singing career to serve a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, FILE)

David Archuleta announces plans for Mormon mission

SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah's favorite son and 2007 American Idol runner-up David Archuleta says he'll take a break from his singing career to serve a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Archuleta shines bright in heartwarming concert

David Archuleta. Need I say more? For many teenage girls -- me included! -- not at all!

Now, if you throw in a dash of nostalgic, classic Christmas charm, a stage actor retelling a magical and historical story, and music of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, parents are just as eager to join in the festivities. This year's "Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra," with special guests David Archuleta and Michael York, was impressive and heartwarming!

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