David James Archuleta is best known for being the runner-up in the 7th season of American Idol. Critics and fans alike call him a singing prodigy due to his early development and talent in singing. He has a growing fan base due to his numerous appearances on television talent shows like American Idol and Star Search. David sings Pop, R&B and Soul. In May 2008, he became the runner-up on Idol, receiving 44 percent of over 97 million votes. Archuleta's first single "Crush" was released in August 2008; his self-titled debut album was released on November 11, 2008. More recently, in 2013, he released No Matter How Far. David Archuleta tours all over the world.