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's Forevermore album cover + track list

Before leaving on his LDS mission at the end of the month, David Archuleta will be releasing his first OPM album in the Philippines.

Forevermore will be filled with love ballads, something the singer does best, including his latest single and title track, "Forevermore."

Check out the full album track list below:

1. Forevermore
2. Rainbow
3. I’ll Never Go
4. You Are My Song
5. Hold On
6. Wherever You Are
7. Maybe
8. Tell Me
9. Reaching Out
10. Nandito Ako
11. Forevermore (minus-one)
12. I’ll Never Go (minus-one)
13. Rainbow (minus-one)

David Archuleta makes acting debut in Nandito Ako

Last night during its premiere on the Philippine channel TV5, David Archuleta made his acting debut in the new mini series Nandito Ako. David stars as international singing sensation Josh Bradley, who was separated from his mother at a young age and taken to the United States. Years later, returns to the Philippines to find his mother. Josh encounters two young girls, played by Jasmine Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero, who eventually start a dramatic love triangle in between Josh's quest to find his mom.

David took to twitter this morning to anxiously announce the premiere. "Wow, 1st episode of Nandito Ako premieres in about 10 minutes!!!! I am nervous lol. Hope you guys enjoy!!!" he tweeted. 'Nandito Ako' became a worldwide trending topic on twitter during the premiere.

Congrats to David on his acting debut! You can watch the premiere episode HERE. Nandito Ako airs
                                                                                    Monday-Friday at 9pm on TV5, for the next 5 weeks!

TV5 premieres David Archuleta's "Nandito Ako" music video

Last night, TV5 premiered the new music video for the Nandito Ako theme song, sung by the show's star David Archuleta. The video consists of scenes from the show as well as clips of David recording in the studio.
Watch the video below:



David Archuleta has had quite a start to his new year. After filming the mini series Nandito Ako, the singer announced his plans to release a new OPM album titled Forevermore, as well as become the newest endorser of Bench clothing in the Philippines, and all before he takes his two-year hiatus to go on his LDS mission. Looks like David will be leaving his fans with quite a lot to keep them busy while he's gone!

David Archuleta performs at Pyropalooza Valentine's concert

Last night, David Archuleta took the stage at the Close Up Pyropalooza Valentine's concert in the Philippines. Dressed for the holiday in a red and white striped shirt and a black hoodie, David performed a 3-song set. Jay Durias accompanied him on keyboard as he performed his Nandito Ako hits "Wherever You Are" and the show's theme song "Nandito Ako." David also performed a song perfect for the occasion, his hit single "Something 'Bout Love." Watch the performances below"

Wherever You Are:


Nandito Ako:

Credit to etiamexspecto

Something 'Bout Love:

Credit to cherrymariano08

David Archuleta to release OPM album

David Archuleta took to twitter to confirm that he will be releasing an OPM album soon.

"It's true, as a side project while in the Philippines, I'm recording an OPM album. Already almost done recording it actually haha," he tweeted. "OPM is Original Pilipino Music. They're in English though so I still think everyone will like them haha. We're finishing fast!"

And as for the rest of his fans, they won't be left hanging either! "And for fans everywhere else, don't worry there's something for you coming too! Already working on the other projects!" David tweeted.


As his last project before he leaves next month to start his 2-year LDS mission, David promised to record as much music as he can to release while he's away. He recently said while in Singapore that he'd like to record a Spanish song and gospel songs, as they'd go along with what he'll be doing on his mission.

David also posted this compilation video of his trip to Singapore.

David Archuleta performs "Nandito Ako," accompanied by Jay Durias

David Archuleta performed the theme song of his new Filipino mini series Nandito Ako while making an appearance on Talentadong Pinoy. David was accompanied by Jay Durias of South Border on keyboard. Watch the performance below:

David Archuleta performs "Nandito Ako" live

At a press conference for the mini series Nandito Ako, which David Archuleta stars in, David performed the show's theme song of the same name. Watch David sing "Nandito Ako" below:


Credit to interaksyontv5

Watch the Nandito Ako trailer HERE.

David Archuleta blogs from last week of shooting

David Archuleta put up a video blog this morning (Monday night in Philippines) to talk about his last week of shooting the Filipino mini series Nandito Ako, which David stars in. David talks about his growth as an actor as well as recording "Nandito Ako" and meeting the song's original singer Ogie Alcasid. Watch the blog below:

David Archuleta previews "Nandito Ako" song

David Archuleta is halfway done with shooting his mini series Nandito Ako for TV5 in the Philippines, and now TV5 is previewing a sneak peek of the theme song "Nandito Ako," which David sings in Tagalog.

Listen to the sneak peek below:

David Archuleta performs at SM Fairview Mall in the Philippines

Along with co-star and leading lady Jasmine Curtis Smith, David Archuleta appeared at the SM Fairview Mall in the Philippines to promote his new mini series Nandito Ako. The singer/actor walked out on stage to screams and cheers from the large group of fans who crowded the mall for the event.

David performed his hit single "Crush" on keyboard, giving it a killer ending. Watch the performance below:


Credit to JRforDA2012

David Archuleta duets with fan in the Philippines

Before a full day of shooting the Nandito Ako mini series in the Philippines, David Archuleta sang an acoustic version of his song "Something 'Bout Love" with fan and aspiring singer Isaiah Antonio. Watch the video below:


Credit to isaiahantonio

David Archuleta reports from first day on set

Yesterday was David Archuleta's first day on set of Nandito Ako, a Filipino mini series David will be starring in. David made a video blog before filming scenes for the show, saying, "This is my first time ever doing an acting experience other than being myself."



As the day came to an end, David tweeted, "And it's a wrap for the 1st day of filming! Man, what a learning experience it's been already, haha. It all starts again tomorrow."

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 to star in Philippines primetime series

David Archuleta seems to have a few things up his sleeve before leaving on his LDS mission. It's been announced that the singer will be starring in a primetime series on TV5 in the Philippines. David is scheduled to arrive in Manila on January 13, and is rumored to be filming for three weeks with known Filipino actresses Jasmin Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero.

The name of the series or what it will be about is yet to be announced, but there's talk that David will be playing a boyfriend.

David said in an interview with Forbes last month that he would be doing "acting things" this year, looks like this is it!