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David Archuleta on leaving the Mormon church, coming out and 'living a meaningful life'

For most of his life, singer David Archuleta was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — until inner turmoil over his sexuality nearly drove him to self-harm. “The church ...
Boise State Public Radio

Singer-songwriter David Archuleta on his new memoir

Archuleta first rose to fame as a teenager when he came in second place on the seventh season of "American Idol." In his new memoir, he writes about coming to terms with his sexuality and leaving the ...
Yahoo

David Archuleta on coming out, struggling with suicidal thoughts, being 'done' with the church and dating men: 'I'm 32 years old and finally knowing what it feels like to have ...

This week, when David Archuleta — who was raised in the Mormon church and came out as LGBTQ+ in June 2021 — was revealed as the symbolically rainbow-winged Macaw on the emotional Masked Singer Season ...
American Songwriter

David Archuleta on Coming Out, Leaving the Mormon Church, and Going Through “Hell” and Back to Make New Music and Write a Book

Archuleta’s new beginning has also informed the stories he wants to tell, following the release of his 2020 album Therapy Sessions with “Faith in Me” in 2022, 2023 singles “I’m Yours,” “Up,” and ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

From LDS Church ‘poster boy’ to coming out — David Archuleta’s new memoir tells his story in his own words

Over the years, David Archuleta has been defined by a range of words: Up-and-coming singer. Star. Straight. Gay. Mormon. Ex-Mormon. His journey — from starring on “American Idol” and being a ...
Queerty

David Archuleta says he’s happier than ever since coming out & leaving the church, teases his next project

David Archuleta is out and proud and living his best life. It’s been 15 years since Archuleta won came in second on season 7 of American Idol at the age of 17 and got catapulted to international fame.