David Archuleta: “No Matter How Far” — New Album Release

American singer David Archuleta will release a new album titled No Matter How Far on March 26, 2013. The collection brings together newly recorded material alongside previously unreleased tracks from the U.S., offering a cohesive glimpse of Archuleta’s pop and adult contemporary sensibilities. This release arrives while Archuleta is on a two-year mission in South America for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a commitment that has not halted his team’s efforts to share his recorded work with listeners.

First Single: “Don’t Run Away”

The lead single from the album, “Don’t Run Away,” was produced by British songwriting and production duo The Nexus, comprised of David Sneddon and James Bauer-Mein. The track is scheduled to be serviced to Adult Contemporary radio in February, positioning the song for airplay across AC formats and increasing visibility for the full album ahead of its March release. Given Archuleta’s melodic voice and the Nexus’ polished production style, the single aims to resonate with both longtime fans and adult contemporary audiences.

Album Content and Approach

No Matter How Far combines fresh recordings with previously unreleased U.S. tracks, offering listeners a blend of pop ballads and contemporary arrangements that highlight Archuleta’s vocal clarity and emotional delivery. The record is intended to reflect the artist’s musical growth while respecting the melodic pop approach that initially brought him widespread attention. With the inclusion of unreleased material, the album provides devoted followers an opportunity to hear songs that didn’t appear on earlier releases.

Background: From American Idol to International Releases

David Archuleta first rose to national prominence as the runner-up on the seventh season of American Idol in 2008. At just 16 years old during his Idol run, he was among the youngest contestants to make it to the final stages of the competition. He released his self-titled debut album the following year; both the album and its lead single “Crush” achieved major commercial success, each peaking at #2 on their respective Billboard charts. “Crush” went on to sell more than two million downloads, establishing Archuleta as a notable pop voice of his generation.

Following his debut, Archuleta released several additional projects that showcased his versatility: the holiday album Christmas From the Heart, the pop album The Other Side of Down, and the covers collection BEGIN. He also collaborated as a featured vocalist with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on the Glad Christmas Tidings album and PBS special in 2011. In 2012 he released Forevermore, an album of Filipino standards available in the Philippines, underscoring his international appeal.

Label and Distribution

No Matter How Far is being released through Entertainment One. With the label’s distribution and the planned radio servicing of the lead single, the album is positioned to reach both radio listeners and digital audiences. The timing of the release while Archuleta is fulfilling his mission duties speaks to the sustained interest in his recorded work and the continued demand from fans for new material.

What Fans Can Expect

Fans can expect a collection that balances emotional balladry with polished pop production, emphasizing Archuleta’s signature vocal tone and melodic instincts. The release of “Don’t Run Away” to Adult Contemporary radio will help reintroduce his voice to wider listening audiences and build momentum for the album debut. Whether listeners discover the album through radio play or longtime followers pick up the new collection, No Matter How Far aims to offer a thoughtful, melodic listening experience that complements Archuleta’s earlier catalog.