American Idol runner-up David Archuleta has signed with 19 Recordings and Jive Records.
17 year old Archuleta was a favourite to win most of the way through the show but lost on the last night to David Cook. "Signing a record contract with 19 Recordings/Jive Records is truly a dream come true," Archuleta said in a statement. "Being a fan of American Idol since season one and admiring the alumni, I am honored and humbled to be a part of that group. I'm really excited to start working on everything."Simon Fuller, creator American Idol and chief executive and founder of 19 Entertainment Label Group, states, "It was fascinating to watch David's journey through Idol. He is a genuine pop star, and is a gifted singer who instantly won over a huge audience when he first appeared on the show. Since then, he has dealt with the pressure and the high level of expectation with real fortitude; he's given us some of the best performances of the season. Without question David Archuleta has a great future ahead of him".
His debut album will be released later this year.
