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American Idol hottie David Archuleta wowed 5,000 fans at his showcase last Saturday, writes HIZREEN KAMAL.

Archuleta singing his heart out at the Sunway Lagoon Theme Park Amphitheatre in Kuala Lumpur last Saturday.

HE is arguably one of the hottest new stars in America. But for young David Archuleta, who captivated audiences around the world at American Idol’s Season 7 last year, fame has not gone to his head.

He credits his family for keeping him grounded despite his growing popularity.

“Things can get a little crazy with all that attention. But I don’t think I’ve been affected by it — I see myself as the same kid before the competition,” said the Idol runner-up in an interview with the press in Petaling Jaya last week.

Archuleta, 18, was here for his Asian leg of his tour to promote his self-titled debut album.

What has changed, however, is the hectic pace of his life now as a performer touring the globe. “I’m always so busy!” he said, adding that he never expected to be in the spotlight at his age.

“It has been a great experience and a lot of fun. I’m just glad to be living my dream,” he said.

Archuleta acknowledges the pressure that comes with fame.

“There are lots of expectations from fans and critics alike.” He deals with it, he said, by staying true to himself, and the music and songs with which he’s comfortable.

His present challenge is getting out his second album for which he is gathering new material.

“It’s difficult making an album, deciding which songs to include in it,” he said.

He’s retaining the pop genre for his next album, but one that’s more mature.

“There’ll be fun and happy tunes as well as a more soulful sound with more depth and emotion — something I see myself doing in future,” said Archuleta, who idolises John Mayor, Jason Mraz and Natasha Beddingfield.

He also hopes to write more songs this time around (only three tracks in his debut album were co-written by him).

“I’m working on it already. You learn so much from scripting your own songs.” But finding the muse to compose them is proving to be the hardest bit for him right now. “I really need to focus,” said Archuleta, who drives around in his car to help clear his mind.

He spends his spare time surfing the Internet and listening to music on his iPod.

Archuleta frequently breaks into song throughout the interview.

“I can’t help it, I just love to sing!” he gushed to the journalists.

He intends to major in music in college after high school.

“Some may not bother with education with all this fame and wealth, but to me completing my education is important.

While I’d love to sing for a living, you never know when you may need a back-up plan!” He might also venture into acting (he made cameo appearances on TV shows such as iCarly and Hannah Montana).

“I don’t know whether I’ll be a good actor but I’ll give it a shot. So, I’ll be taking acting classes for sure.” Archuleta was heartened by the warm welcome he got from his Malaysian fans.

“When we landed at the airport, a crowd gathered to receive me. I never realised I had so many fans here,” said Archuleta, who marvels at the Petronas Twin Towers and loves the hot and humid weather here because he said, “it’s good for my throat”.

Who does he think will be this year’s American Idol? “I can’t say for sure because I missed several shows, but I managed to catch last week’s show and loved Kris Allen’s take of Ain’t No Sunshine.

“I thought it was an amazing performance in every way, from his vocals and the music arrangement to the way he presented himself. He made it original and I think this is really important.” He advised youths to follow their dreams.

“You have to be prepared for a lot of hard work because American Idol is like a boot camp for singers.” At the “by-invitation-only” David Archuleta Live in KL showcase last Saturday, the Sunway Lagoon Theme Park Amphitheatre was filled with some 5,000 Archuleta fans comprising young teens accompanied by their parents.

They came carrying placards and posters.

The showcase opened with performances by three local acts: 8TV’s One In A Million finalist Alif Satar, 8TV’s Malaysian Idol champion Daniel Lee and Astro Talent Quest second runnerup Hou Ren.

Chanting his name every now and then, fans kept waiting for Archuleta until he finally emerged at 4.30pm to their delight (some of whom came as early as 2pm to secure their seats at the amphitheatre).

Archuleta did not disappoint when he performed his hit single A Little Too Not Over You addressing his audience of mostly young girls. They went wild over his soaring tenor voice and boyish charm, waving their posters and snapping photos of him.

He sang Touch My Hand and Don’t Let Go perfectly. By the time he sang his signature pop-soul Crush, his number one hit single, the audience were on their feet.

There was no need for back-up singers — as if Archuleta needed any — as the crowd sang along with him.

Archuleta was originally slated to close the show with Crush, but when the singer appeared for the curtain call, a chorus of cheers greeted him, asking for more.

He obliged with Vanessa Carlton’s A Thousand Miles and Robbie William’s Angel. He made these songs superbly his own.

Archuleta ended his show with a terima kasih to his fans.

But he must have known surely that they were equally thankful that he came.