What is David Archuleta's Net Worth?
David Archuleta, an American singer-songwriter and actor, has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. Rising to prominence as a contestant on "Star Search" and "American Idol," where he finished as the runner-up, Archuleta's career launched with his debut album "David Archuleta" in 2008, featuring the hit single "Crush." Apart from his musical career, he served as a missionary in Chile for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Early Life
David Archuleta was born on December 28, 1990, in Miami, Florida, to jazz musician Jeff and salsa singer Guadalupe. Moving to Sandy, Utah, at age six, Archuleta began showcasing his talent early. At ten, he won the children's division of the Utah Talent Competition by singing Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You." He later attended Murray High School and studied at Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in Salt Lake City.
Star Search
David gained national attention in 2003 by competing on the television talent show "Star Search," where he was named Junior Vocal Champion. This early success paved the way for his songwriting and music arrangement skills.
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American Idol
In 2007, Archuleta auditioned for the seventh season of "American Idol" in San Diego, impressing judges with John Mayer's "Waiting on the World to Change." He reached the finale, singing "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," "Imagine," and "In This Moment," ultimately finishing as the runner-up to David Cook. Archuleta returned to the "American Idol" stage in its subsequent seasons to perform.
Albums
Signing with Jive Records in 2008, David Archuleta released his debut album, featuring the hit "Crush." The album was certified Gold by the RIAA. His subsequent releases include "Christmas from the Heart" (2009), "The Other Side of Down" (2010), "Forevermore" (2012), "Begin" (2012), "Postcards in the Sky" (2017), "Winter in the Air" (2018), and "Therapy Sessions" (2020).
Other Media Appearances
Archuleta has appeared in various media projects, including episodes of "iCarly" and "Hannah Montana" in 2009. In 2012, he starred in the Filipino miniseries "Nandito Ako." He has performed at notable events like the 30th anniversary of A Capitol Fourth on PBS, the Tejano Music Awards, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's annual Christmas concert.
LDS Missionary
In 2012, David Archuleta paused his music career to serve as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile. After two years, he returned to Utah in 2014.
Books
As an author, Archuleta released his memoir "Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song, and the Power of Perseverance" in 2010, detailing his struggles with partial vocal paralysis. In 2021, he published a children's book titled "My Little Prayer."
Philanthropy
David Archuleta is deeply involved in philanthropy. He has collaborated with organizations like Do Something, ChildFund International, Invisible Children, Rising Star Outreach, and Direct Relief to support youth and communities in need.
Personal Life
In 2014, Archuleta came out as gay to his family. By 2021, he openly identified as a member of the LGBTQ community, although he expressed uncertainty about his exact sexuality. He currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee.
