David war einer der vielen Idol-Alumnis, die beim großen Finale der diesjährigen Staffel auftraten, um Juror Simon Cowell zu verabschieden, der American Idol verlässt.
Hier ein Video des Gruppenauftritts:
video credit: CarrieUndoit
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Vor dem Überraschungsauftritt gab David noch diverse Interviews auf dem Roten Teppich – unter anderem TV-Sender FOX13 aus Utah!
„I’ll be watching tonight, just having a good time, it’s like a family reunion here,“ says former American Idol finalist, David Archuleta. Archuleta showed up on the red carpet among many others who were anticipating Wednesday night’s finale — not only for the contestants, but a finale night for the one everyone loves to hat, Simon Cowell. Archuleta says that Simon „made the show what it is today.“ FOX’s Anita Vogel talks with FOX 13 about tonight’s highlights.
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Und hier einige erste Bilder:
Bildquellen Roter Teppich etc.: ChanelisCool, IdolTracker, Constantine M., Elliott Yamin (alle via Twitter), AmericanIdol.com!
Gruppenbild: Chris Richardson via Twitter
Screenshots von David’s Auftritt mit den Idol-Almumnis von ArchuletaAvenue.com
David zeigt uns die wichtigsten Produktionsschritte der Herstellung seines Buches. Danke an PenguinGroupUSA für das lehrreiche und unterhaltsame Video! *lach*
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Bilder von David mit Idol-Kollegen Matt Giraud (American Idol-Staffel 8) und Chris Richardson (Staffel 6), mit dem David laut Chris wohl bald zusammenarbeiten wird. Und Photos von David beim Interview mit Rebecca Wilde von Radiosender Q104 und den Moderatoren von Mix 106.5.
„American Idol’s“ Season 9 finale showdown between Crystal Bowersox and Lee Dewyze is here! The usual suspects around the blogosphere are making their predictions and placing their bets about who will snag this year’s crown. But who better to share first-hand experience of the finale then „American Idol“ Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta.
Zap2it sat down with Archie and former Idol contenders Kimberly Caldwell and LaKisha Jones at the AT&T U-verse Lounge in the W Hollywood. And we sure did have a great afternoon kicking it at the hotel with this „American Idol“ trio.
In the first installment of our Archuleta sit-down, we pick his brain on how he thinks Bowersox and Dewyze are feeling right at this moment — or shall we say the „Idol“ moment. Because to borrow from „Idol“ Season 6 winner Jordin Sparks, this is Crystal and Lee’s now.
david-archuleta-zap2it-sitd.jpgWhen asked to enlighten us about the excitement, anticipation and anxiety surrounding Mamasox and Lee, Archuleta describes the period of time as a „crazy rollercoaster of emotions.“
„There’s so much going on. There’s so much attention on them. It’s so insane… But at the same time so exciting,“ Archuleta explains. „It’s a real thrill because it’s like you’re so close to that finish line. It’s just that final sprint.“
But obviously one of the million dollar „Idol“ questions of the moment — along with who will replace Simon Cowell — is who will win Season 9?
„I think people just really feel a connection with Lee that is really honest and open. And he’s just such a great guy. I think people want to see him win. I would totally be happy with him winning,“ says Archuleta. „I mean, I think Crystal is super talented too. She’s had some really powerful nights. She’s never been like the worst or anything like that. She’s always had a constant strength and endurance just to her as an artist… But I just feel like Lee — you know thinking as an American Idol, as a person and example for people — it would just seem right for him to be that.“
So „Idol“ aficionados there you have it: David Archuleta picks Team Lee Dewyze to prevail as Season 9′s winner. If David’s prediction is correct, then Mamasox coincidentally finds herself in great „American Idol“ runner-up company along with he, Adam Lambert and Katharine McPhee.
Post-Season 9 chatter, Archuleta also talks with Zap2it about the upcoming release of his book, „Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perserverance“ his sophomore CD release, Simon Cowell’s departure/replacement, as well as his take on Bieber Fever. Stay tuned for more Archie details from our interview, plus some answers to the „burning questions“ you submitted on Twitter.
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David hat die Billboard.com-Umfrage zum „Besten American Idol aller Zeiten“ gewonnen – er erhielt 92% der Stimmen, Finalgegnerin Carrie Underwood nur 8%. Als David davon erfuhr, freute er sich, denn Billboard ist nicht einfach nur irgendeine Teenie-Website. Lest selbst – hier der Artikel von Billboard.com:
Poll: David Archuleta Voted Best „American Idol“ Ever
Billboard ranked all of the „American Idol“ contestants according to song and album sales and radio play, but we asked you to vote on which singer is really the best. Hundreds of thousands of votes were cast to pick your favorite male and female „Idol,“ David Archuleta and Carrie Underwood (see individual male and female results here). And over the last week, you turned out in droves again in the run-off vote between David and Carrie. So who is your ultimate favorite idol? The votes are in…. and the winner is David Archuleta with a whopping 92% of you picking him over Carrie’s 8%! Congrats, David.
Winning our poll is „really flattering,“ Archuleta tells Billboard.com. „I guess the fans I have are just really supportive. I think it’s cool that people consider me their favorite, especially because it’s Billboard. I check Billboard every week and I’m starting to get the magazine more, and I have a Billboard book, so it’s just funny that this is from Billboard, too. It’s not just some teen website, you know? It’s Billboard. I think that’s cool.“
What does he think of getting more votes than Carrie Underwood? „It’s crazy,“ he says. „Carrie’s just so successful. She’s sold millions and millions of album and she has a great voice and a great personality.“
All you Archuleta fans will be heartened to hear he’s got a new album on the horizon. „We’ve been talking about releasing a single later this summer and then having the album come out this fall,“ he details. „I think I worked to get more lively grooves into some of the songs. Except for „Touch My Hand,“ there wasn’t really anything on my last album that made people move. It was more light and fluffy and fun because that’s all we really had time to do. I didn’t really have time to go through the songs and say, ‘This song has a story that needs to be said. This song really shows who I am.’ So it’s been nice having more time to think about what I want to say and share with other people so they can say, ‘Hey, I think I’m getting to know who David Archuleta is.’“
Now that you’ve crowned David the best „Idol“ of all time, we know your eyes will be on the Season Nine finale this week. And while you gear up to see whether Lee DeWyze or Crystal Bowersox joins the ranks of „Idol“ winners, get your fill of „Idol“ related Billboard goodies below.
DAVID ARCHULETA – “AMERICAN IDOL” FINALISTS MIXING EXCITEMENT AND ANTICIPATION
You know they’ve got to be sweating bullets backstage at American Idol tonight. The final performances from Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze that will determine who nabs the title begins shortly, so who wouldn’t be a bit anxious?
And, according to season seven runner up, David Archuleta (whose been through it), the outside influences are overwhelming and it’s tough to focus. But between the interviews, fittings and prep time it’s still easy to enjoy the whole experience.
Click onto media bar for an insider’s understanding of what the American Idol finalists are experiencing right now.
‘IDOL’ FINAL INSIGHT FROM ONE WHO’S BEEN THERE: DAVID ARCHULETA
One can only imagine what is going through the minds of Crystal Bowersox and Lee Dewyze as they prepare to perform tonight in the American Idol finale.
Well, we found one of those very few people who have been in the same position as the current Idol finalists. Foxallaccess.com caught up with season seven runner up, David Archuleta, who lost to David Cook in what was called the “Battle of The Davids”. Archuleta gave us some insight as to what is going through the finalists minds as they prepare to hit the stage tonight (Click on the audio bar to hear Archuleta).
IF THERE’S ONE PERSON WHO CAN RELATE TO THE FINAL AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANTS, IT MAY BE THIS GUY.
DAVID ARCHULETA WAS THE IDOL RUNNER-UP TWO YEARS AGO — AND SAYS HE UNDERSTANDS WHAT THE REMAINING FINALISTS ARE GOING THROUGH.
ARCHULETA says: „I feel like I do have a good idea. I mean, it’s not, I’m sure it’s different for every person but the finale week is so crazy. It feels like there’s no time for anything and I am sure it’s overwhelming. But I know they’re having the time of their life too. It’s like wow, we’re in the top 2 here. And I’m sure, I just can’t wait to see their performances tonight. It’s going to be really exciting.“
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ARCHULETA ALSO TALKED ABOUT SIMON COWELL — SAYING IDOL WON’T BE THE SAME WITHOUT HIM.
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ARCHULETA says: „Its gonna be weird without Simon I have to say it. But I guess we’ll just have to see what they do afterwards. Because Simon, he really makes the show but he’s been great. He’s really, changed a lot of people with his influence and has had a big impact on the show.“
COWELL IS LEAVING AFTER SPENDING ALL NINE SEASONS AS AN AMERICAN IDOL JUDGE.
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Singer-Songwriterin Kina Grannis berichtet in diesem Video von der Zusammenarbeit mit David, mit dem sie vor einigen Monaten gemeinsam mit Daniel Bedingfield Songs schrieb:
David gab am gestrigen Dienstag in Los Angeles am Rande der Vorbereitungen zum American Idol-Finale diversen Radiostationen Interviews. Hier die ersten zwei Interviews:
Hot 99.5-Interview:
StarPittsburgh-Interview:
Danke an raaach111 fürs Hochladen auf Youtube!
Juchuh!!! Die erste Single aus dem nächsten Album soll also im Juli und das Album selbst im Herbst erscheinen!!! Hurrah!!! :)) Und: David wird am 9. Juni in DC bei einem Nats game die Nationalhymne singen!
Und hier Bilder von David beim Interview-Lauf (wie immer, zum Vergrößern anklicken):
Bildquellen: Charley Belcher, Radio Special K, StarPittsburgh, Hot 99.5 und Monica
Wie findet Ihr die Frisur? Ich find, er sieht einfach nur knuffig aus mit dem Wuschelkopf!
