"Warm Me Up"

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David Adivari

Singer-songwriter-author David Archuleta has already had a banner year with the release of his memoir, DEVOUT HERE which is now a New York Times bestseller. Now things are about to get a lot more festive this holiday season as David is ready to warm things up with some fresh new holiday songs sprinkled in with a few Christmas classics on his brand new holiday album, Warm Me Up HERE.  Warm Me Up also features remastered versions of “Christmas Every Day” & “Winter in the Air” from David’s 2018 holiday release and is David’s first new full length holiday album in 8 years.

 

David co-wrote all of the new original tracks on the album along with Annelisa Franklin, Savannah Sgro (Lefty, Vaultboy) & Dave Villa and with Grammy nominated Aben Eubanks (Kelly Clarkson) on “Santa’s On His Way Tonight.” Warm Me Up was produced by multi-platinum songwriter and producer Dave Villa (Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello) and Michael Blum (Jamie Miller, Oskar Med K, Haley Joelle) and will be available for download on all DSP’s as well as on vinyl (available in a snowy white), cassette and CD formats on October 30.  Pre-order starts today HERE

 

"I decided to bring a Christmas tree into the studio for our writing week to help inspire the mood. David had some ideas of what he wanted to include stylistically on this project. The first day we wrote "Nochebuena."The second day he wanted something upbeat and fun which led to "Warm Me Up". This song came together effortlessly, the vibe, concept and lyrics clicked almost instantly. It felt so natural on David's voice. We rounded out the project with "Merry Christmas, Baby" and "Happy Christmas" which captured some great classic holiday feelings." – producer Dave Villa

 

“David is such a gift. When I first met him, I was floored at his range as a singer and as an artist — he has the ability to softly tear your heart out, as he does on "Grown-Up Christmas List," but also has this beautiful, playful energy that reminds you of what it’s like to be a kid on Christmas morning, like on "Santa’s On His Way Tonight." Collaborating on this record was like Christmas in July — unexpected, fresh, and somehow still familiar. (We also recorded it in July, so it quite literally felt that way!)” – producer Michael Blum

 

“Warm Me Up was a project that I wanted to have fun with. I wrote it with talented writers I had first become friends with. We had history in Nashville. I met Dave Villa over 10 years ago working on my album Postcards in the Sky. I reconnected with him at our friend Savannah Sgro's Friendsgiving. Savannah was friends with his wife Annelisa Franklin (they all met as writers in Tennessee) I suggested we should all write sometime, and decided to do Christmas music as I wanted to find my own way of connecting to the holiday in this new chapter of life. 

 

We wrote side B last year, but it was a bit sudden of a decision with just a few songs and I didn't promote it how I'd like to. I wanted to complete a full album and made it a goal this year to do so. We wrote side B in LA and side A in Nashville for the most part. I wanted to try different genres, and we had so much fun hanging out while creating. I found out Annelisa's mom is Mexican and she spoke Spanish, so I jumped at the opportunity to write a Spanglish Christmas song, “Nochebuena.”

I had been listening to New Edition and the Gap Band at the time, and thought it'd be fun to write a song influenced by their classic sound.  I wanted something we could groove and bounce to. Thus, “Warm Me Up” came to be. “Happy Christmas” was a classic fun light hearted song. There was one exception to the Savannah, Dave and Annelisa team for original Christmas songs. My publicist knew a musician/writer, Aben Eubanks, who had worked on Kelly Clarkson's Christmas record. I wasn't sure what would come of it as I had written everything I wanted to, but as we got together we decided to experiment some. I was feeling a bit of Freddie Mercury inspiration, and wanted to start a song how he may have in Don't Stop Me Now or Bohemian Rhapsody and we wrote “Santa's on His Way Tonight.” I had my friend Michael Blum produce it who produced my song “Crème Brulee” as well as a song we did together for Only Murders in the Building, “Wish That You Were Me.” 

 

In the end it all seemed to come together with a couple of Christmas classics, “Let it Snow” and “Grown-Up Christmas List” that I felt was a bridge from my previous two Christmas albums to Warm Me Up. It’s a nod to the ballads I feel I have become known for in my career. I wanted to make people feel but also move, dance and celebrate in a way I grew up doing and still have a love for today.” - David 

 

In celebration of the Warm Me Up album release, the internationally acclaimed performer is set to bring his heartfelt/feel-good holiday show across North America with stops in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and other cities this November and December.  Expect to hear a full holiday set list by David including brand new songs from Warm Me Up, along with his undeniable original holiday hit, “Christmas Every Day,” (which ranked  #1 on Billboard magazines Top 30 songs in 2024 and 2025 HERE) and all of your favorite holiday classics including, “O Holy Night,” “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays,” “Let It Snow” and more. 

 

Broadway World raved about the 2025 holiday show here -  “There’s nothing that savors of the ordinary here. The concert is a perfect mixture of Christmas Past and Christmas Present… and if you think about the hope and humanity that David Archuleta brings to the production and the performance, you kind of have Christmas Yet To Come.  Whichever lane Archuleta is in, whatever vibe he is creating, he does so with impeccable vocals. It’s the Christmas show you want to see.” 

While The Mirror US suggested – “Mariah Carey might be the Queen of Christmas, but David Archuleta might be gunning to be the king.” 

No matter what the case may be, all seem to agree that David Archuleta is a must-see show!

 

Tickets for the “Warm Me Up” North American Holiday tour are on sale now. Special VIP packages are also available. Click HERE for all ticketing info. 

 

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"Warm Me Up"

Singer-songwriter-author David Archuleta has already had a banner year with the release of his memoir, DEVOUT HERE which is now a New York Times bestseller. Now David is set to switch things up to a more festive vibe this holiday season as he turns up the heat to bring his heartfelt/feel-good holiday show – Warm Me Up Holiday Tour - to venues across North America with stops in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and other cities this November and December.  Expect to hear a full holiday set list including brand new songs, along with his undeniable original holiday hit, “Christmas Every Day,” (which ranked  #1 on Billboard magazines Top 30 songs in 2024 and 2025 HERE) and all of your favorite holiday classics including, “O Holy Night,” “Let It Snow” and more. 

 

Broadway World raved about the 2025 holiday show here -  “There’s nothing that savors of the ordinary here. The concert is a perfect mixture of Christmas Past and Christmas Present… and if you think about the hope and humanity that David Archuleta brings to the production and the performance, you kind of have Christmas Yet To Come.  Whichever lane Archuleta is in, whatever vibe he is creating, he does so with impeccable vocals. It’s the Christmas show you want to see.” 

While The Mirror US suggested – “Mariah Carey might be the Queen of Christmas, but David Archuleta might be gunning to be the king.” 

No matter what the case may be, all seem to agree that David Archuleta is a must-see show!

 

Tickets for the “Warm Me Up” North American Holiday tour go on sale this Friday, August 7 with Presale on Thursday, August 6 @ 10 am local.  Special VIP packages are also available. Click HERE for all ticketing info. 

 

 WARM ME UP ULTIMATE VIP EXPERIENCE

 

PRICE - $350 (excl. ticket face, tax & fees)

CAP - 10

·       EITHER One (1) standing GA ticket with early entry OR One (1) reserved ticket in the best available seated sections with a fantastic view of the stage

·       Access to an intimate Q&A session with David Archuleta where you’ll hear him play One (1) acoustic song and get the chance to ask your own questions about his career and life on tour

·       An invitation to the official meet & greet with David Archuleta, including One (1) individual photo taken on your device and One (1) take-home Polaroid photo per guest

·       One (1) autographed, VIP-exclusive David Archuleta holiday card*

·       One (1) limited-edition autographed holiday lyrics sheet*

·       One (1) VIP-exclusive David Archuleta merchandise item

·       One (1) commemorative VIP laminate & lanyard

·       Crowd-free access to a dedicated tour merchandise stand before public doors

·       On-site benefits including priority check-in, dedicated VIP host, and a pre-doors VIP lane into the venue**

*Item is pre-signed

**Where available

 

 

CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY MEET & GREET EXPERIENCE

 

PRICE - $200 USD (excl. ticket face, tax & fees)

CAP - 50

·       EITHER One (1) standing GA ticket with early entry OR One (1) reserved ticket in the best available seated sections with a fantastic view of the stage

·       An invitation to the official meet & greet with David Archuleta, including One (1) individual photo taken on your device

·       One (1) autographed, VIP-exclusive David Archuleta holiday card*

·       One (1) VIP-exclusive David Archuleta merchandise item

·       One (1) commemorative VIP laminate & lanyard

·       Crowd-free access to a dedicated tour merchandise stand before public doors

·       On-site benefits including priority check-in, dedicated VIP host, and a pre-doors VIP lane into the venue**

*Item is pre-signed

**Where available

 

 

“WARM ME UP” HOLIDAY SHOW TOUR DATES

 

Nov 28 - Capitol Theatre | Salt Lake City, UT

Nov 30 - City Winery | Atlanta, GA

Dec 1 - Arlington Music Hall | Arlington, TX

Dec 2 - City Winery | Philadelphia, PA

Dec 4 - Toad's Place | New Haven, CT

Dec 5 - Sony Hall | New York, NY

Dec 8 - Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center | Erie, PA

Dec 9 - Danforth Music Hall | Toronto, ON

Dec 10 - Des Plaines Theatre | Des Plaines, IL

Dec 12 – Anaina Hou Community Park | Kauai, HI

Dec 16 - El Rey Theatre | Los Angeles, CA

Dec 18 – Chandler Center for the Arts | Chandler, AZ

Dec 19 - Castro Theatre | San Francisco, CA

Dec 20 - Gallo Center for the Arts | Modesto, CA

 

“10 David Archuleta Songs You Need on Your Holiday Playlist”

1.       Christmas Everyday - HERE

2.       Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays - HERE

3.       Winter in The Air - HERE

4.       Christmas in California - HERE

5.       God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Spanish version) - HERE

6.       The Christmas Song - HERE

7.       Wish At The Top Of My List (duet with Jordin Sparks) - HERE

8.       Ave Maria - HERE

9.       O, Holy Night - HERE

10.   Holly Jolly Christmas - HERE

 

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"Love For Free"

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David Archuleta’s evolution as a person and artist are on full display with his latest music offering, “Love For Free” where he taps into the themes of growth through duality.  “Love For Free” finds David getting lost in the upbeat energy of the music while gently shedding the layers of his past that have been brought to light this year with the release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, DEVOUT HERE and embracing who he has become today in 2026.  The release will also feature an additional new track, “Better Than You,” both songs HERE produced by LEVÉ. 

“Love For Free” is about knowing your worth, not dealing with games anymore and setting boundaries. You learn and grow, and this is blossoming into someone who realizes they're not messing with other people unless it's time well spent and with people who have the right intentions and value you as a person.  While “Better Than You” is a song about reminiscing. Nostalgia of a beautiful time that once was. It's also acknowledging the delusional way of seeing someone, only highlighting the brighter days and moments, and not the ugly side and toxic dynamic that may have existed. You still can't help but miss whatever it was. Even if it isn't true how you see it in your head vs how it actually was. Says David

 

LEVÉ shares ““Love For Free” comes from a very real place in David's life, surrounding both family and friendly connections. At its core, it’s all about self-worth and boundaries. It’s a pretty bold way of refining your own standards in any relationship without getting too deep. To me, the song is very fun, and I’m excited to see the energy it brings to David’s catalog.”

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DevOUT

A raw and powerful coming-out story from the beloved American Idol finalist traces David Archuleta’s journey from closeted Mormon teen to global pop star to openly queer man, revealing the hidden pressures of fame, the weight of religious expectations, and the courage it takes to live authentically.

 

People magazine - here

 

 At just seventeen, David Archuleta rose to national fame as the runner-up on American Idol season seven, captivating millions with his angelic voice. Behind the scenes, however, he was struggling with a truth he feared would destroy everything: he was attracted to men—and a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

 

In DEVOUT, David takes you inside his deeply personal journey as a closeted Mormon teen turned international pop star, torn between faith, fame, and identity. From dealing with the pressures of being on a hit television show to a domineering father who controlled every aspect of his career—even being banned from the show’s set—David reveals the emotional abuse and inner turmoil that he says plagued his childhood. 

 

This searing memoir reflects on David’s ventures with American Idol, a tour with Demi Lovato, and a two-year sabbatical as a missionary in South America, charting his path through heartbreak, estrangement, three engagements, thoughts of suicide, and finally, his courageous decision to leave the Mormon Church in order to live authentically as a queer man. Featuring never-before-seen photos, DEVOUT is a must-read for fans of pop culture, American Idol, and anyone deconstructing their religious upbringing, or who’s ever wrestled with who they are versus who they’re told to be.

 

“A lot of people who saw teenage David on TV thought they knew me. In DEVOUT, I share that there was a lot more going on behind the scenes than many realized—with me, with my family, and with the show. I had to recondition almost everything I learned or was taught to believe, and that process can be challenging. This is a story about finding courage within yourself during your absolute darkest moment to persevere and become who you truly are.”

 

 

Watching David come into his own—embracing love, owning his truth, and standing fully in the beauty of who he is—has been one of the most inspiring transformations

I’ve ever seen. He reminds us all that our greatest gift is not just our talent, but the willingness to be unapologetically ourselves.” – Paula Abdul

 

And David will hit the road on a seven-city book tour beginning February 17 in New York at 92NY (See All Book Tour Dates Below).  Each event will include a Q&A discussion as well as autograph signing with the purchase of the book.  In addition, David will also release a 3-song EP of new music written specifically about themes in the book.  The DEVOUT EP will be available only thru the purchase of the audiobook HERE which will also be released on February 17, 2026.

David shares more on the Devout EP - Since this book is looking back at the prequel of my life as it is for me today, I wanted to go back to the feel of how I approached music as a young musician trying to figure out himself, and how younger David approached his life or felt like he had to approach his life with music. The songs are a bit more raw, more vocally focused, and really about telling the story to complement the story I tell in my memoir.    The focus track from the EP is “Old and Young” HERE – “Old and Young” is a song about the state of limbo you feel you're in after going through a big life change. We don't see things the same way as we once did. You've gotten so much older but yet are starting a completely new chapter of life so you feel like a baby in terms of experience and knowing what to do. In the process you realize you don't have to be perfect and that you are human.” 

Book Tour Dates

Tuesday, February 17 – New York City at 92NY @ 7:30 pm

(W/DEVOUT collaborator Valerie Frankel) - Ticket Link

 

Wednesday, February, 18 – Boston at WBUR City Space @ 7:00 pm (w/Amory Sivertson) - Ticket Link

 

Thursday, February 19 – Chicago at Barbara’s Bookstore at Macy’s on State Street @ 6:00 pm –

(Please note this event is a meet & greet and signing only.  No Q&A)  Ticket Link

 

Friday, February 20 – St. Louis at Clayton High School Theatre @ 7:00 pm (w/Shane Mullen) - Ticket Link

 

Monday, February 23 – Austin, TX at Book People @ 7:00 pm (W/Johnny Sibilly) - Ticket Link

 

Tuesday, February 24 -  Salt Lake City at Utah Museum of Fine Arts @ 7:00 pm (W/Jessi Draper of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) - Ticket Link

 

Wednesday, February 25 – Los Angeles at Barnes & Noble/The Grove at Farmer’s Market @ 7:00 pm (w/Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons) - Ticket Link

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David Archuleta's "Only Wish"

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In what has surely been one of his busiest and certainly most prolific times in years, David Archuleta is ready to spread some holiday cheer as he releases even more music this year with his brand new holiday EP, My Only Wish.  The EP HERE features 3 new original holiday songs co-written by David as well as two remastered tracks (“Christmas Every Day” & “Winter in The Air”) from his Winter in The Air holiday album.  The lead track, “Christmas in California” is available  HERE and is pure pop bliss as David sings about trying to entice a lover to spend Christmas with him in one of his favorite states over an instantly catchy chorus.  

 

“For the My Only Wish EP I wanted to write holiday music that was more in the space of where I’m at in life. I wanted it to be fun and flirty and to make people just feel good. I’m really really happy with how these new songs turned out and I feel like it will be a whole new yet familiar experience for fans who have always enjoyed my Christmas music and shows. I wrote these songs with my friends Savannah Sgro, Dave Villa, and Annelisa Franklin. We had so much fun that it didn’t even feel like we were working. I feel like the songs really capture how great of a time we had, so I hope people have a great time listening to them. Oh, I’m also really excited to have my good friend Jordin Sparks sing a duet with me. We’ve been talking for years now on collaborating on something and she sounds so incredible. I’m always blown away by her voice. And, the fact that she’s just such a great human and a great friend… This project feels familial in a way how it came about, and everyone that was involved in making it.” Says David

 

“MY ONLY WISH” TRACK LISTING

 

1. Wish at the Top of My List (feat. Jordin Sparks) - Lyric video

2. Sleigh Ride  - Lyric video

3. Christmas in California - Lyric video

4. Winter in the Air (Remastered) - Official video

5. Christmas Every Day (Remastered) – Official video

 

To support the My Only Wish EP, David will hit the road in December with multiple night engagements in New York and Los Angeles.  These special event shows are the only holiday performances David will do this coming season.  First up will be a five-night stand at Joe’s Pub in NYC on December 9, 10, 12, 13 & 14 followed by a two-night engagement at The Peppermint Club in Los Angeles on December 18 & 19. 

 

Tickets for the NYC and Los Angeles holiday shows are available –HERE

A special VIP package will also be available, offering an official meet & greet with David, an autographed “My Only Wish” holiday card, a VIP-only merch gift, and other onsite benefits for a seamless concert experience. For details visit wearesuper.co/davidarchuleta. 

 

David is also set to perform “Sleigh Ride” from the My Only Wish EP at the 6ABC Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade. The parade will air on Hulu, ABCNews Live, 6abc.com and other ABC stations across the country on Thanksgiving morning.  Check local listings.  In the meantime, get yourself in the spirit with these holiday classics by David HERE. 

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