David Archuleta Memoir: Singer to Discuss Sexuality, Time on ‘American Idol,’ and Religion

David Archuleta has been in the music industry for more than a decade now and it's about time he shares his life story through a book, and thankfully, he's ready to be candid with some of his personal experiences that will be detailed in his memoir; what to expect on his new book?

According to Billboard, Archuleta was a runner-up on the 7th season of "American Idol" which aired 16 years ago, today, he's ready to tell his story from the show itself.

As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the musician struck a book deal with HarperCollins imprint Dey Street Books.

A source confirmed that the singer will reveal "for the first time" some of the struggles he had as a Mormon, being a successful musician by the age of 17, pausing his career for a mission due to his religion, and his recent decision of coming out as an LGBTQIA+ member.

As of this writing, David Archuleta has yet to share full details about his memoir. A release date has also not been announced.

David Archuleta Comes Out as a Member of the LGBTQIA+

The recent news comes nearly three years after Archuleta decided to come out publicly.

In a post shared on social media, he revealed that he already came out to his family as gay in 2014, but later realized that he had similar feelings for both gender, so he maybe around the spectrum of being bisexual.

"I like to keep to myself but also thought this was important to share because I know so many other people from religious upbringings feel the same way... I've been open to myself and my close family for some years now that I am not sure about my own sexuality," he wrote. (via Out)

In addition, he clarified that he doesn't have "too much sexual desires and urges" similar to people who identifies as asexual.

David Archuleta on Coming Out After Growing Up in an Extremely Religious Family

Per the outlet, the musician was a Mormon missionary and a vocal member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In his post, he urged his fellow Christians to be accepting of those who are part of the LGBTQIA+ and seeks their faith at the same time.

"I think we can do better as people of faith and Christians, including Latter-day Saints, to listen more to the wrestle between being LGBTQIA+ and a person of faith. There are more than you may realize going through that wrestle after all the misunderstandings that come with it," he added.

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