“David Archuleta: teens eat up ‘Idol’ star’s performance” and David’s Shoutout to His Fans

Brad from TheLantern.com wrote this review!  :) “Former “American Idol” contestant David Archuleta performed at Newport Music Hall Thursday night to a sold out crowd mostly composed of adolescent females. After a delayed entrance, the teen heartthrob burst onto the stage to an eruption of squeals and flashbulbs.

Archuleta opened with “Touch My Hand” from his self-titled album. Although he didn’t literally touch any of his fans’ hands, every girl in the front row reached for the 18-year-old Honduran-American.

Archuleta’s appearance was his second in Columbus since finishing second on “American Idol.”

“It’s awesome to be here in lovely Ohio,” he said.

When he let out an “O-H,” the audience eagerly obliged with the appropriate response. Archuleta said he wished he translate the chant to his home state of Utah.

“U-T, never mind,” he said.

Archuleta bounced around on stage, singing songs from his album as well as a medley of other contemporary songs. His song “Zero Gravity,” released recently during his current tour, was already well-known by the energetic crowd. Archuleta was excited about the reaction.

“It’s so much fun to see all of you guys jumping,” he said.

The smooth Archuleta, who looked liked he had just gotten off of a school bus, received a shirt, towel and hat from fans who threw them on-stage. The squeals got louder every time he pointed at the audience.

He sang a medley of U2’s “One Love,” Sarah Bareilles’ “Love Song” and Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours.” He also performed “American Idol” judge Kara Dioguardi’s song “To Be With You.” Archuleta was to finish with his first hit single “Crush,” but he came out for a curtain call to a chorus of cheers. He then finished on the keyboard with Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles,” which he said was the first song he learned to play.

His stop in Columbus was the eighth of a 21 city tour that will conclude in his hometown of Salt Lake City, Utah, before he goes on tour in the United Kingdom.”

David’s Shoutout Vid Jenny from FOD posted this amazing shoutout to all David’s Fans!

Brad from TheLantern.com wrote this review!  :) “Former “American Idol” contestant David Archuleta performed at Newport Music Hall Thursday night to a sold out crowd mostly composed of adolescent females. After a delayed entrance, the teen heartthrob burst onto the stage to an eruption of squeals and flashbulbs. Archuleta opened with “Touch My Hand” from his self-titled [...]

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