Comments about ‘Home run: 'American Idol' runner-up headlining his own tour’

I happened to be taking friends from out of town to see the Tabernacle Choir practise tonight. We got there late. We took our sweet time taking pictures in the loby of the conference center. When we walked in I noticed people huddled around in a group. I thought maybe an aposle was there but I could not see any old people in the group. We unintentionally walked close by and found out that David Archuleta was taking pictures. We were within 25 feet of him. It was a small crowd, maybe 10 people. To my disappointment, as soon as I noticed him, he started leaving. We found out later that he sung to the choir before we got there. I wish the staff would have told us we were missing out on David A when were taking pictures outside.

David you are doing great. Good luck with your performance tonight here in West Valley. Remember not to forget who you are and where you came from. In other words don't get so big in popularity that you forget those at home who helped get you where you are now. Stay humble.

Hi Dave.
How are your mission plans coming?

the chic with the tattoo sleeve meagan I believe is her name sucks. Out of the females Allison is the best with lil close behind. Lil can sing but, she sounds so much like everyone else and, Allison is diffrent.

I have been having David withdrawals since I saw him last in Chicago. Tonight is going to be fantastic! I sure wish I could've afforded the trip to Utah! ( kinda far away from Michigan)!
GO BIG D! We'll see you this summer!

We miss David on American Idol! It is not the same without David Archuleta. He was so cute. Best wishes to David A.

i loved his concert in idaho falls it sooooooooooo rocked!!!!!!!

is he planning on serving a mission?

I feel he is already serving a mission. He can realy make a difference just being an example while on his tours. With the attention he gets he will always be a missionary.

David sang and talked at an LDS Fireside in Boise while on tour.

He has a great heart. He talked with every person that attended the fireside afterwards.

He is very kind hearted.

Young people need good role models like David who encourage young people to set goals, dand o good things in life that bring happiness. Education, good values, being spiritual, etc.

Thank you David.

Hope he's aware he has a following of middle aged folks who would really enjoy hearing him do a CD with possibly some broadway or other great musical pieces.

All the great things said here about David are felt by many of us.
I saw him March 2 in Northampton MA, and the whole experience (blizzard and all!)was the BEST!! David was in great spirits that night, and the whole band etc...class act all the way.
David continues to amaze and delight me with his musical gifts, hard work & dedication, and sincere spirit...he is a complete ORIGINAL! Go David...tonight will be awesome...I wish so much I could have seen this final, home state concert..thank goodness for You Tube!
Hope he takes some well deserved time off after...and I look forward to seeing him again in concert soon.

First off, it's between him and God.

Secondly, it didn't hurt Donny Osmond's popularity when he didn't go.

There are plenty of wonderful people who are church members who haven't served missions. And there are terrible members who have.

I don't believe that this is about AI. I'm sure you can find a thread that talks about that. This is about David A. not the girl from Utah now on AI. But, you are righ about one thing...she can't sing.

KARAOKE! But good luck to the kid anyways.

and be an example for all the LDS youth.

He would be a fool to give up two years of his prime to do something as silly as preach the 'true' word to strangers....

David! Come to Wyoming! We love you and wish you success!

To Pablohoney: Was a silly blog.

This lad has a lot of talent and a pleasing persona and I enjoy listening to his music and wish him every success.
To the LDS' who want to put him on a pedestal saying comments like "he is already serving a mission" "what a good role model/example" should beware. His talent will bring him challenges eg should I work on the Sabbath? (his tour in UK includes Sunday gigs)should I serve a mission?
I am sure he is a good church member but I can't find anywhere in the scriptures that exempts celebrities from living the commandments. He is a normal youth, admire him but don't idolise him!