David Archuleta - Contestant of American Idol Season 7

David Archuleta

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• Age: 17
• Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
• Favorite Quote: "You'll never be lonely if you learn to befriend yourself."
• Audition City: San Diego
• Musical Influences: Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin, Bryan Adams.

• Favorite male pop artists?

  Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Bryan Adams, Kirk Franklin.

• Favorite female pop artists?

  Natasha Bedingfield, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey.

• When did you first start to sing?

  Around the age of 7, and really started performing in front of people at 10.

• Do you have any formal singing training?

  Yes, I've been taking lessons every now and then since I was 12.

• What other talents do you have?

  I've taken a little piano and have written a few songs.