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Murray's Archuleta advances to 'Idol' top 3

Kudos to Murray for honoring this incredibly talented, wonderful young man! David has comported himself in an extremely admirable manner during his time on American Idol. He's maintained his standards and won the affection of everyone around him. David is a credit to his family, the Church, and the state of Utah. He'll win Idol if there is any justice in this wicked world.

I'm driving up from Washington state for his homecoming because David's music and his persona have really touched my heart--unlike anything I've ever experienced. He's a phenomenon to me, a legend in the making. I think there is no limit to where he'll go with his huge, beautiful voice and that sweet soul of his.

I'm a goner, a lifer. I will love this kid til I'm six feet under, maybe longer. It's baffling in many ways, hard to understand. There's something very unique about David and how his music moves people. He deserves all the success and happiness that will surely come his way.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAVID!!! We love u!!!!!

i cant believe my dream idol made the top three. im so proud of david and i knew that he can always blow me away by his singing. i always believe in him. hes my favorite idol and im going to stick my him through the whole season. i cant wait to hear him sing again next week. i believe that hes going to be the next american idol and when he comes out with a cd, i can prove all of the fans that doesnt like him that hes a really awesome talented kid i ever met. i love david archuleta forever and he will always be apart of my life for life. i hope that i can meet my dream boy one day and if i do then i will tell him that he can change the world some day and i will route him on all the way. he was amazing this week and i hope that he can do more better next two weeks and can win and be the next american idol. i hope that when he returns to his home town that people will be amazed by him and route him on. jenny miller

Have fun David! Enjoy this time at home and try to get some REST if possible! We are so proud of you and love that you are living your dreams right now! No matter what, YOU ARE OUR IDOL!!!! Love you! David Archuleta FTW!

The ESA will be a sold out crowd on Friday night when the Jazz play the LA Lakers on their home court, GO JAZZ and GO DAVID, You can pull this one off @ the Jazz game singing the National Anthem.

Wow, can you say overkill. Let's feed the hungry, cloth the naked, and visit the sick and afflicted. Not go goo-goo over this phony reality show.

You are the new hope for the future of young performing artists. Finally, we have someone who is truly genuine and gracious. This is a far cry from the beligerent lyrics and attitudes of so many young "artists". I sincerely hope my students will pay close attention to you and your approach to life. You have proven over and over again that hard work, a kind heart and lofty ideals are far more important to the making of a true "idol" than
trendy second rate fluff. Thank you so very much.
We'll wait for your cd's to hit the shelves.

I am praying that David Archuleta will be the next American Idol...Hope he can visit the Philippines too! I am one of his million fan outside US...Goodluck! and God Bless.

One thing the trib is reporting that the desnews is not is that the anthem will not be on kjazz nor espn. Why did you leave this important tidbit out dnews? Don't you think the fans who cannot afford nor could buy the soldout playoff tickets would like to know this? For all you going to the game enjoy.

I don't see any reason why we can't feed the hungry, cloth the naked, visit the sick and afflicted AND enjoy a fun, goofy reality show. Multi-tasking...ya know?

P.S. Congratulations, David A.

Way To Go DAVID!!!!!!

It's funny. I've never watched even a single episode of American Idol, but whenever anything comes on about it, I listen to hear if our local boy is still in the competiion.

The Deseret News is my first stop on the web every day to keep tabs on it. I guess I can see how people get addicted to this show.

I'd really like to see him win. Hope it's not true that nice guys finish last.

Go David!

Petey - With all the negative things going on around us ( war, gas prices, foreclosures, failing economy etc . . . ) what's wrong with a little escape. David's not going to solve the worlds problems, but for a moment it might make the world a little nicer place - for some of us. Just enjoy it and try not to over analyze it.

I am from just north of the border, Canada, and I'd say, David A. is a refreshing artist in this vicious world. What a wholesome boy and huge talent. My whole family are waiting for their AI show here in Toronto to see and watch him. It's mainly because of him and Ramielle (were immigrants from the Philippines) that's why we're buying tickets for their tour here.

WAY TO GO DAVID!!! Glad to know you're going to sing the National Anthemn at the Jazz game, maybe you'll bring them some good luck!! GO DAVID AND GO JAZZ! AND WELCOME HOME!!!

We're just north of the border, Canada and we can't wait for David A to come to Toronto for their AI tour. We're buying tickets for the whole family, orginally from the Philippines, just to see him and of course Ramielle.

Oh pleeeeese. Your parents probably went ga ga over David Cassidy, Donny Osmond and the like. Oh well, why grow up. Enjoy the moment.

Congrats to DAVID!!!!! You have been very consistent with your God-given talent, and deserve the accolades you're getting!!! How refreshing it is to be entertained by you!! Just always be true to yourself while you're on this fantastic journey!!!
PS. Jenny Miller---no offense, but you're spelling, punctuation, and grammar needs some work:)

David's singing is so touching that it often gives me chills and moves me to tears. I'm a fan! What's equally great is that he is a young man with a sterling character and high standards. That makes him a big winner whether or not he wins Idol.

Go Archie!

I'm totally going. I love David!