Archuleta Extends His 'Hand' to Fans

Ashley Iasimone

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'American Idol' alum David Archuleta's latest video for the song 'Touch My Hand,' is a live montage for good reason: The singer wanted to explore the connection between him and his fans.

"It's about that moment where you're up onstage and see someone in the audience," Archuleta says of the third single from his debut album. "When you start singing to them, it feels like you're the only two people in the entire room."

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As for the musical idols he's had such moments with, Archuleta tells PopEater that he's a big fan of Alanis Morissette, but that seeing Adele play in his hometown was one of the best live shows he's been to. "She didn't have anything fancy," he says. "I loved how it was all about just her voice and the music. Her singing gave me chills."

Sometimes that special connection can take a turn for the strange, though, as evidenced by one interesting fan experience the singer encountered. "Out of nowhere this middle-aged lady just screamed my name, grabbed me and started trying to kiss my face. She wouldn't let go, either!" Archuleta says, laughing. "I was able to break loose from her without hurting her or anything, but it was just really bizarre."

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David Archuleta Out and About

Singer David Archuleta arrives at Nickelodeon's 2009 Kids' Choice Awards at Pauley Pavilion on March 28, 2009 in Westwood, California. Nickelodeon's 2009 Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals Pauley Pavilion Westwood, CA United States March 28, 2009 Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic.com To license this image (16635857), contact FilmMagic.com

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 28: Singer David Archuleta arrives at Nickelodeon's 2009 Kids' Choice Awards at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 28, 2009 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Archuleta

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 28: TV personality Paula Abdul and singer David Archuleta arrive at Nickelodeon's 2009 Kids' Choice Awards at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 28, 2009 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Paula Abdul;David Archuleta

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 28: Singer David Archuleta arrives at Nickelodeon's 2009 Kids' Choice Awards at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 28, 2009 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Archuleta

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 28: Singer David Archuleta arrives at Nickelodeon's 2009 Kids' Choice Awards at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 28, 2009 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Archuleta

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 28: Singer David Archuleta arrives at Nickelodeon's 2009 Kids' Choice Awards at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 28, 2009 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Archuleta

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Musician David Archuleta arrives at Nickelodeon's 2009 Kids' Choice Awards at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 28, 2009 in Westwood, California. Nickelodeon's 2009 Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals Pauley Pavilion Los Angeles, CA United States March 28, 2009 Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage.com To license this image (16633899), contact WireImage.com

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 28: Singer David Archuleta arrives at Nickelodeon's 2009 Kids' Choice Awards at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 28, 2009 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Archuleta

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