Album Review: David Archuleta - Forevermore

Just days before leaving on his LDS mission, David Archuleta has released his new OPM album in the Philippines titled Forevermore. This love ballad cover album is something David Archuleta fans have been waiting for since the second he stepped off the Idol stage, and finally it's here.

The album includes David's latest single "Forevermore," as well as the songs "Nandito Ako" and "Wherever You Are" from David's Filipino mini series Nandito Ako.

David also lends his silky-smooth voice to love ballads like "I'll Never Go" and "Maybe," while other songs are more upbeat, but still just as lovey dovey, such as "Reaching Out" and "You Are My Song."

Other songs on the album relate more to his mission, in a way. In "Hold On," David sings about having a reason to hold on to a love, even while that person is gone. Perfect, huh? But the most optimistic song on the OPM would have to be "Rainbow." David literally sings about rainbows and butterflies in this cute, upbeat song. You might think it'd be a cheesy song, but I assure you, the way David sings the lyrics, Life's full of challenges, Not all the time we get what we want, But don't despair my dear, You'll take each trial and you'll make it through the storm cause you're strong, My faith in you is clear... he'll have you believing it.

This new album is everything we love about David Archuleta, and more. So while he's gone on his 2-year mission, remember to hold on, because there's a rainbow always after the rain. 

David Archuleta to leave for mission at the end of the month

David Archuleta posted a bittersweet video blog last night talking about his plans for releasing his new Forevermore OPM album this month, a new album in the U.S. soon and showing everyone his cat Katsu. David also announced that this will be his last month home before leaving for his LDS mission at the end of the month.

Watch the blog below:

David Archuleta to star in Filipino soap opera Nandito Ako

David with co-stars Jasmine Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero.

It was previously announced that David Archuleta would be starring in a Filipino soap opera with actresses Jasmine Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero. David arrived in Manila yesterday to a large group of fans greeting him at the airport, then was off to a press conference to sign his contract with TV5.

During the press conference, it was announced that the mini series will be called Nandito Ako, a popular song that David will be singing in Tagalog. David also revealed that he'll be playing Josh, who was separated from his mother at 5 years old due to a hotel fire. During the fire, he rescued a young girl (played by Jasmine or Eula).

David also discussed his plans to go on a two-year LDS mission soon, saying that this will be one of the last projects he does before heading off. David spilled that once he returns from the Philippines, he'll be recording as much music as he can to release while he's away. "Two years goes by fast.. I mean, it's been four years since American Idol." says David. Though he knows he'll have to make sacrifices, he'll definitely be continuing music when he returns. "Music is what I love to do, it's what I plan to do for the rest of my life."

David will begin the two week filming process tomorrow, and the five-week long show will be airing on TV5 in late February.

David Archuleta fans thank him upon hearing mission announcement

After David Archuleta made the announcement that he plans to take a 2-year break to serve an LDS mission for his church, his fans have been nothing but supportive, and even came together to make this video, thanking David for all he's done in the past 4 years. Watch the tribute video below:


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Check out David Archuleta's new "Wait" music video!

Off of The Other Side of Down: Asian Tour Edition, David Archuleta has released a new music video for his latest single "Wait." David shot the music video last month in Hong Kong, showing a more emotional side of himself as he performs the song and looks on to a scenario that appears to be a girl getting into a fatal accident. My guess is that, the release of this song is per recent events.

Last week, David made the announcement that he'll be taking a 2-year break to serve an LDS mission for his church. Throughout his My Kind of Christmas Tour, David sang "Wait" and described it as a song about "when you lose someone that you care about, and wish that they were still there." Before he leaves on his mission, David is telling his fans to "wait" for him in this new, symbolic music video. Even though you're gone, I can hear your heart, It's calling out my name like a flash in the dark... Just one more minute, Wait, wait wait, Don't go...

Watch the music video below:

David Archuleta performs "Waiting On The World To Change" with Jeff LeBlanc

At his last show of his My Kind of Christmas tour, David Archuleta came out for his encore, then called opener Jeff LeBlanc on stage. The two performed an acoustic duet of John Mayer's "Waiting On The World To Change," which was also the song David performed for his first American Idol audition. Some say, he ended with the song he started with, as David recently announced he'll be taking a two year break to serve an LDS Mission. Except, this is anything but the end. David gave an amazing performance as the audience gave an emotional response, but this is definitely not the end for David - it's just the beginning.

Watch the performance below:



You can read my interview with Jeff HERE and my interview with David HERE.

David Archuleta announces plans to serve LDS Mission

At his My Kind of Christmas concert in his hometown of Salt Lake City, David Archuleta announced to his home that he plans to serve a two-year LDS Mission next year. The teary-eyed singer says, "It's not because someone told me that I was supposed to do it and not because I no longer want to do music anymore, but it's because it's the feeling that I felt I need to do next in my life." David goes on, "I've learned to trust that feeling, and I've learned to answer when it calls."

As for David's fans, as you'll see in the video, they seem to be nothing but supportive of David's decision, tweeting him lots of love and congrats. David's following his heart, it's inspirational, and I know he'll be great. Sources say that though David will be be taking this time off, he definitely plans on continuing music afterward, and that he still has some things in store before he leaves.

You can watch the video of David's announcement below: