American Idol

Meet American Idol's Top 24

A kickboxer! A nanny! An ex-boyfriend of Britney's! Get to know the singers vying for the top prize. By Cara Lynn Shultz

DAVID ARCHULETA

Age: 17
Hometown: Miami, Fla., but grew up in Murray, Utah
Against the Odds: David overcame vocal paralysis to wow the judges in San Diego with a powerful performance of "Waiting on the World to Change."
How He Handles the Pressure of the Spotlight: "I just remind myself, 'Okay, what am I here for?' I want to be singing. I just have to keep that in mind. It will help me make the right choices and do the right thing."

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CREDIT: Fox

PUBLISHED: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2008 06:00 PM EST

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