David Archuleta (album)

David Archuleta is the debut album by American singer David Archuleta. It was first released in Asia on November 10, 2008, through Jive Records. Recorded after he finished as the runner-up on the seventh season of American Idol, the label arranged for him to work with a variety of musicians on material for the album, including Andreas Carlsson, JC Chasez, Desmond Child, Dapo, Matthew Gerrard, Jimmy Harry, David Hodges, Tim James, Steve Kipner, Emanuel Kiriakou, Robbie Nevil, Eric Rosse, Wayne Wilkins and duo Midi Mafia. Archuleta co-wrote on several tracks on the album.

The album received generally mixed reviews, with critics praising his voice but also criticizing the album's material as safe or bland. It launched at number two on the US Billboard 200 with 183,000 first-week sales and was certified gold in January 2009. By January 2011, the album had sold a total of 764,000 copies domestically. "Crush," released in August 2008, debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and sold nearly 2 million copies, while the second single "A Little Too Not Over You" hit radio in January 2009. David Archuleta's release coincided with his United Kingdom tour with McFly in April and May 2009.