"We just did a rehearsal run-through the other day," she said in late June. "Everyone, with the exception of the two Davids, will sing three songs on their own. And then Archuleta will sing four and Cook will sing five.

"It is a great feeling this time because there are no pressures of the competition that we had in the show."

White did say that Archuleta was one of the nicest people anyone could ever meet. "He is so sweet and is a wonderful person."

After the tour, White said she has some ideas that she would like to pursue.

"I look forward to putting together an album. (White already has one independently released CD, 2005's 'Songs from the Attic.') And then, obviously, a family.

"I feel that my talent is a gift, and I need to use it, but I would also like to raise a family. I've got musical goals and I've got family goals."

If you go

What: "American Idols Live"
Where: E Center, 3200 W. Decker Lake Drive
When: Monday and Tuesday, 7 p.m.
How much: $39.50-$68.50
Phone: 801-325-7328

Web: www.ticketmaster.com

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