

In 2008, Archuleta finished in second place on American Idol.In 2003, Archuleta was crowned the Junior Vocal Champion on Star Search 2. He began singing at age 6 and won the children’s division of the Utah Talent Competition at age 10.His mother was a salsa singer and dancer and his father was a jazz musician. Archuleta was born into a musical family.Pop singer and songwriter David Archuleta has built a successful career since finishing in second place on Season 7 of American Idol in 2008.
