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American pop singer-songwriter, David Archuleta, has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Archuleta became one of the most recognizable figures on television in 2008, when his tenor vocals and boyish charm helped earn him a second-place finish on American Idol. Defeated in Season Seven by David Cook, Archuleta went on to release a self-titled album on Jive records that reached No. 2 on the Billboard charts. His memoir, "Chords of Strength", debuted in June 2011. He has released two successful solo pop albums.

Inspired by a videotaped performance of "Les Miserables", Archuleta began singing at age six, and his talent helped him secure performances at the Utah Talent Competition, "The Jenny Jones Show", and "Star Search", where he was crowned Junior Vocal Champion in 2003. Born David James Archuleta on December 28, 1990 in Miami, Florida to Jeff, a jazz trumpeter, and Lupe Maire, a Honduran salsa singer.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2012

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from his album No Matter How Far

$5,000

2011

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from his album Begin

$14,000

2011

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from his album Forevermore (certified gold by RIAA)

$500,000

2010

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from the album Glad Christmas Tidings: Mormon Tabernacle Choir featuring David Archuleta

$28,000

2009

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from his album The Other Side of Down

$67,000

2008

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from his album Christmas from the Heart

$246,000

2007

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from his album David Archuleta (certified gold by RIAA)

$765,000