David Archuleta releases Christmas album 'Warm Me Up'
November 3, 2026 at 2:11 AM MT · via Entertainment Focus · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Former "American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta has released a Christmas album titled "Warm Me Up," adding to his catalog of holiday recordings. Archuleta, who publicly discussed leaving the LDS Church in 2021 while maintaining spiritual beliefs, continues to draw audiences from both his Idol fame and his Mormon background.
The singer has been candid about his journey with faith and sexuality, including his experience as a gay man raised in the Church and his evolving relationship with organized religion.
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