David Archuleta signed a record deal with 19 Recordings/Jive Records

American Idol season 7 finalist David Archuleta has bagged and signed a recording deal with 19 Recordings/Jive Records.

19 Entertainment Label Group founder Simon Fuller said, “It was fascinating to watch David’s journey through Idol. He is a genuine pop star, and is a gifted singer who instantly won over a huge audience when he first appeared on the show.

David Archuleta described his feeling in signing with 19 Recordings/Jive Records is dream come true and he also added, “Being a fan of American Idol since season one and admiring the alumni, I am honored and humbled to be a part of that group. I’m really excited to start working on everything.”

Checkout Archuleta's and the rest of the Top 12 American Idol in their upcoming Idol LIVE!tour dates.