David Archuleta is having a moment, and it’s one of bold color, creative freedom, and personal truth. With his upcoming EP ...

“It’s fun to finally, for the first time in my life, feel comfortable in my own skin,” said the “American Idol” veteran, who came out as queer in 2021.

David Archuleta and his mom Lupe Marie arrives at recording of "Somos El Mundo" -25 para Haiti "We Are The World," Feb. 19, 2010, in Miami. Vallery Jean/FilmMagic/Getty Images.

Archuleta is a former member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But after coming out in 2022, he has embraced a new side of himself — and it shows in his music.

As for his set at Utah Pride, Archuleta said audience members will see the “flirty era of David Archuleta.” “They’ll see a show that they haven’t seen David do,” he said.

Archuleta was only 17 years old when he won American Idol, which was 17 years ago.He came out of the closet about four years ago and this month attended his first Utah Pride Festival event in his ...

'American Idol' Winner David Archuleta on How Coming Out Has Changed His Music first appeared on Parade on Jun 16, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 16, 2025, where it first ...