David Archuleta Released from Record Label Roster
by Hilton Hater at .It's a sad day for David Archuleta.
The former American Idol runner-up, who captured the hearts of millions during his run to the finals against David Cook, has been dropped by Jive Records. Said a spokesperson for that company: "David was released from our roster."
Despite his cute face and positive attitude, music is a business - and Archuleta's 2010 release, "The Other Side of Down," sold just over 63,000 copies. This was a massive drop from the nearly one million CDs David sold of his self-titled debut.
Now, more than ever, Archie will need the support of his fans. We encourage the musician to keep his head up and ask others to do the same.
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Comments (19 Total)
Certainly would be nice if you got your facts straight before saying he was "dropped" by Jive. NOT true. David decided to move on, was offered by Jive but felt he needed a new direction. Research --don't print everything you read.
I love David's singing. I will always be there for him, but I do agree that his fans must step up to the plate and buy his albums. I'm shocked that the number wasn't higher. It doesn't make sense. I'm afraid we can hear David all too easily on iTunes and the computer. Come on fans, buy his music the right way. If all of David's fans, here in the U.S. and overseas, buy his albums, it will make a difference. Next album, I'm buying not only for me, but for my brother and sister as well.
David Archuleta is a prize. Part of this is the fault of his 'fans'. He has over a million fb friends, and is heralded everywhere he goes in the world, yet only 68,000 of us bought his disc? (I have previously heard 86k) What the heck? His so-called fans need to put up the bucks, in order for him to survive. I would buy his albums even if I hated his music, just to support him. The music is great, so where are the sales? Pony up people! Previous reports said he fought with his label to get this last album to be how he wanted it, so much was riding on it. His fans have failed him.
Wasn't dropped...it was a mutual parting. He posted a video blog explaining it..
"Are the rumors true that Jive's really melting down from the inside? One can only wonder." Well it would certainly make sense of some of the most erratic and ridiculous actions of any record company. A label which actually has a handle on the music industry needs to take over Jive asap!