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David Archuleta releases his debut album on November 11.

Prior to that big date, though, the American Idol finalist will film a guest-starring role on the Nickelodeon show iCarly.

Look for the episode - in which Archuleta portrays a contestant in a talent competition called "America Sings" - to air in the spring.

"iCarly is all about super-talented teens so David Archuleta is an ideal fit," iCarly executive producer and creator Dan Schneider.

The American Idols Live tour, led by David Archuleta and David Cook, stopped in Los Angeles this week.

While we didn't get reaction from any finalists on the naming of Kara DioGuardi as a new judge on the show, we did get this shot of David Archuleta and David Cook entertaining the crowd:

In November, on a date not yet specified, both David Archuleta and David Cook will release their debut albums. That's when we'll really know which American Idol contestant is most popular.

For now, though, the runner-up has bragging rights over the winner.

According to E!, Archuleta's first single, "Crush," debuted in second place on the Hot 100 singles chart, overshadowing Cook's No. 3 bow in June with "The Time of My Life."

Archuleta is the first American Idol runner-up to have a better showing than the champion in head-to-head single competition since Clay Aiken outsold Ruben Studdard in 2003. For most, Aiken remains the real winner from that season.

"Crush" is the highest-debuting song by an American Idol contestant that was never performed on the show. Impressive. It joins joining Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone" as the only other non-debut single from an American Idol to chart at No. 2.

David Archuleta may not have won American Idol, but he made an impression on young fans and fellow reality TV competitors alike.

What do we mean? We'll let the talented singers tell you himself, courtesy of this entry in his MySpace blog:

On So You Think You Can Dance, a couple named [Katee Shean and Will Wingfield] danced to my performance “Imagine.” I thought that was way cool! Haha. They did awesome. I feel… Like honored lol.

LOL, indeed.

Here's a look at the inspired, imagined rourtine:

During a recent conference call with reporters, American Idol runner-up David Archuleta spoke on the rumors circulating regarding his reportedly controlling father.

"I heard one thing where [my dad, Jeff] refused to give me water or something like that and that's the weirdest thing," Archuleta said. "I mean, I am 17 and you know, if I want water, I am pretty sure I would just go get it anyway."

The kid makes a good point.

Almost as weird as the talk about his father? The millions of fans David can now count on his side. It will take some getting used to, he said

"It's such a weird thought to think. I do think of it more as people who have really appreciated what I have done and with all the letters that I have been sent. I've tried to read as many as I could... The fact that people were able to feel what I was trying to give off as I sing is one of the coolest and best feelings ever."

At the TV Guide party celebrating the top 12 American Idol finalists last week, series alum Kimberly Caldwell got a chance to speak with season seven favorite David Archuleta.

Considering how adorable this 17-year singer is, it's not difficult to imagine what Caldwell must have been thinking during the interview:

For the first time in American Idol history, fans can download every performance from every contestant as soon as a show ends.

Here are the latest rankings of these hopeful artists on iTunes. No shocker here: David Archuleta leads the way.

We interrupt our usual reviews of American Idol auditions to bring you nothing but an adorable photo of David Archuleta.

Here's the young American Idol favorite from a couple years ago, sitting with his dog, contemplating life. Maybe he's rehearsing that incredible version of "Imagine" in his head...

An older version of Archuleta, and seven other American Idol men, perform tonight on FOX!

We've all seen what David Archuleta can do on an American Idol stage.

But this singing sensation has been impressing audiences for years now. Below, he belts out the song "For Good," from the smash musical Wicked, in front of what we assume to be a series of church goers...

By now, most reality TV fans are familiar with the incredible version of John Lennon's "Imagine" that David Archuleta amazed American Idol viewers with last night.

But check this out: the young talent has actually been impressing people with this rendition since the age of 13. Here he is on a Utah morning show four years ago. Amazing: