Overview

• Former 'American Idol' star David Archuleta has signed a deal to write a memoir detailing his journey from a religious upbringing to coming out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
• The memoir will also explore Archuleta's experiences growing up as a devout Mormon, achieving fame as a teenager on 'American Idol', and his decision to pause his music career for a Mormon mission in Chile.
• Archuleta hopes his story will help others understand the struggles of coming out in religious communities and encourage self-love.
• The singer has faced criticism for discussing his sexuality publicly, including an incident where concert-goers walked out of his performance in Utah.
• No release date for the memoir has been announced yet.