David Archuleta performed on The 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon on September 5. He premiered a new song "Things Are Gonna Get Better" live. The show is airing now live from The South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas through Labor Day.
The Telethon raises public awareness of MDA’s battle against muscular dystrophy and related diseases. Pledges and donations from Telethon viewers support MDA’s programs of worldwide scientific research, medical care and support services for individuals and families affected by any of the more than 40 neuromuscular diseases in its program.
The star-studded show is expected to be watched by nearly 40 million viewers in the United States and Canada via the more than 170 television and cable stations comprised by the MDA “Love Network.’’ Millions more worldwide will see the show as live streaming video hosted by RealNetworks at www.mda.org.
Archuleta is set to release his sophomore effort Other Side of Down on October 5th. 19 Recordings/Jive Records is launching the album with the upbeat single, "Something 'Bout Love" co-written by Archuleta, Sam Hollander, Dave Katz and Chris DeStefano and produced by S*M* & Sluggo. The "Something 'Bout Love" digital single is available on the song is on the radio.
Earlier this year, Archuleta earned the distinction of the "Best American Idol ever" in a Billboard magazine reader poll. Archuleta was the American Idol Season 7 runner-up in 2008. The 19-year-old Utah native received accolades for his self-titled 2008 debut. The album contained the hit song "Crush," which has sold over 2.3 million digital units to date, and went on to sell over 750,000 albums. Last year, he released a seasonal album, Christmas From The Heart.
In June 2010, Archuleta penned his first book Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song, And The Power of Perseverance which debuted on the New York Times Best Seller list. The autobiography chronicles lessons he's learned in his young life so far and encourages young people to follow their dreams.
Archuleta just recently finished a national book signing tour and in the process of completing his forthcoming album.
Click here for a backstage clip of David talking about performing on the telethon from MDA.
For more information on David, please visit: David Archuleta
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Comments
Thanks for "getting" David Archuleta, Belinda!
His new song "Things Are Gonna Get Better" is so uplifting and he sang it so heartfelt. You can really tell that he was so honored to be a part of this worthy cause. He is an "idol" in every sense of the word.
I love his new tracks "Something 'Bout Love", "Elevator" and now, this song. Can't wait for "The Other Side of Down"!
This is the kid that sang "Imagine?" He grew up. Nice R&B/Country song. Still has that velvety, smoky sound. Guess AI does find talent every now and then.
Wow - David Archuleta is just amazing. His song is so heartfelt and soulful.I already have David's album preordered - I can't wait to hear the whole album. And I really love his latest released single "Something Bout Love."
David is so talented! "Things are Gonna Get Better" is an awesome song, but so is his new single "Something Bout Love!" He can sing any genre of music.. Can't wait for the new album release on October 5...go David!
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