David Archuleta - Loveloud Fest 2022
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- David Archuleta spoke and performed at Vivant Arena in SLC for the Loveloud Fest 2022. David openly and emotionally shared his journey of “coming out” and coming to love his true and authentic self.
His moving and heartfelt message culminated with the statement “all of me is worth loving and all of you is worth loving.” ❤️
David (still recovering from vocal cord surgery) was limited to singing one song but it was completely ethereal! He sang his beautiful fusion of “Glorious” and “You Say” (Lauren Daigle). His message and performance was full of love and light.✨
No copyright infringement is intended- Archiving our favorite artist while also sharing this message of acceptance, inspiration, and hope.
Additional thanks to #danreynolds and #Tylerglenn for this event. Vid credit: live-streamed on IG by #Loveloudfest.
so sorry for the 2 second “skip” near the beginning of “Glorious”
I wish everyone who felt the pains of coming out could hear messages like this. It's such a devastating tragedy that someone is so lost they don't know where to turn.
He is a Warrior!
His Truth. David, BE you and BE STILL Your Heart. Luv.
HE TRULY IS A BEAUTIFUL SOUL AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN! 💖
I wish him all the happiness and peace he deserves.
Yep. He's an angel. 😇 If anyone kept trying to hurt him just for being honest, they can try and justify it by God but casting judgement on others is a sin.. they are sick trying to turn people away from God.
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My partner and I got so emotional watching this. I’ve remember watching David when I was 11 on American Idol (and living in a conservative town and family). We’ve both come out since then. It’s so beautiful to see him grow into this strong beautiful kind human, it’s just incredible. I always knew you were awesome. Go David!! Love you ❤️
Did you also see Adam Lambert?
Another gay guy on American Idol. But David will always be my favorite, he's just so pure and an inspiration. How can so many want to hurt him just because he can only fall in love with other men? David and Darren Hayes are the best two.
He never said people wanted to hurt him, just that they don't understand. I'm straight and David is an inspiration to me as well. I grew up very similarly (sadly without his talented voice) but I've struggled in different ways that help me understand his pain. People who have never been through something like this just don't understand.
He is beautiful inside and out.
It's crazy to wathc this exactly 10 years after leaving the LDS church, and even weirdest 'cause I used to love David and being so happy he was also a member. I used to feel so fearful, just like he described and when he gets emotional, I saw myself on the first times I went out being my true fucking self. I admire him so much!
This was so beautiful, it made me cry. I have such tremendous respect and admiration for David!
Yeah, probably one in a handful of songs that made me cry OUT LOUD. Couldn't hide how much this affected me. I remember getting told to leave church as a kid if I liked the same sex.. so I always wanted to hear an artist that's a Christian and homosexual. I just never thought it would be him, had no idea when I saw him on AI. I want to go back and buy all his albums bow. Thanks David, anyone that would hurt someone as sweet and good as you is EVIL, and it doesn't matter their reasoning.
Ele jamais deixará de ser SUD. Somente deu preferência em viver uma vida sem se esconder de ninguém. Sabemos que não é pq somos membros que não cometemos pecados. Todos nós erramos todos os dias de nossa vida, mas muitos querem esconder seus erros. Ele não. Ele fez a escolha certa. Viver em liberdade e sempre respeitando muito bem as pessoas.
David!! Vc é incrível, muito sensível, amoroso e com muita coragem e autoestima! Te amo demais!! Conte sempre com meu apoio e viva a vida!! ❤️🇧🇷💙
I have loved this guy since American Idol (which he deserved to win, by the way😉). It’s heartbreaking to think that someone like David with such a kind and loving and sweet soul was contemplating ending it all because of his conflicts with his faith. Thank God that He finally showed David that David’s religion and David’s loving orientation can be reconciled - and that God created him just as he is. … As an older gay man, I am so proud of David for finding his way through the dark forest and into the light. It isn’t easy. It took *enormous* courage for him to come out, given his strong Mormon upbringing and given his fame. I admire his bravery so much, and I wish him all the happiness in the world. Thank you, David. I hope you know how much you are loved and supported by your LGBTQ family.❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Such a beautiful soul. I’ve been loving him since long time ago and I actually assumed that he is part of our community, and now opened. His story is more or less same as mine. I grew up in religious family and me is me i am still believe in God but in other way my orientation is still in me. I love my life bcs i think it’s beautiful. Soo i pray for him and us all.
I agree he should have won American Idol. I voted for him every week. Never was a question in my mind. I love his song with Nathan Pacheco. Such beautiful and gifted soul.
God loves you we love you and now you love yourself God doesn't make mistakes David you are beautifully and wonderfully made God bless you!
I only found out about his struggle through this video. I wish him nothing but happiness. To think that he thought about leaving this world is scary.
I hope this inspires other people to take the route to happiness as well.
No one should suffer for just being who they are.
I love him. And now more. Great singer and person 😍
It is so amazing to see this song, which I associate with ‘Meet the Mormons’ and the Mormon church in general, be reclaimed as a celebration of love and acceptance of the lgbtq+ community. It’s David’s music and it’s beautiful to see it evolve with and affirm him. 💕
Unfortunately, David’s story is one that so many of us have battled. I’m so happy that he sailed his way into who God made him and accepted. Hugs & cheers!
Thank you so much for the Trust and Truth you share. I’m a 73 year old LDS gay man. I have lived the pain you describe and share. Bless you.
My heart breaks for you. It isn't a sin to be who "god" made you. What a cruel, evil being.
I begged God for 40 years and he never glanced my way. Fasting twice a week for a year, praying every day all day long, reading my scriptures, attending the temple. Not once did he give me comfort. He stood by with all his power and watch on like a pervert while my baby sister (4 years old) and I (7) were r@peb repeatedly almost every day for a year.
He watched.
Yet for all those years after he wouldn't give me any relief. All the years of religion telling me I was a dirty flower by the roadside. Chewed gum. Unworthy.
Eventually I realized I was begging the wind.
The Wind!
All those years feeling like I was the unworthy one, not worth God noticing me.
I was praying to the SKY.
What a RELIEF to realise it isn't me who is invisible to God. I finally was able to move on. At peace, and finally able to embrace life and be happy. The very Second I realized it, a wave of happiness rushed over me.
David please record this medley again in your studio and release it on an album. I love it and want to play it over and over. It's sad that such a beautiful performance was disrupted by a bad technical mistake. I'm hoping to hear it rerecorded and on an album.
I am so proud of you David. You are perfect, just as you are, just as God intended. Your voice, your gift is meant to be shared with the world. Thank you for all you do. 🙏❤️
Tang ina! Na-iiyak ako. I feel every single word you said. You are an inspiration for those people who are struggling with their true-self/sexuality (who are still in the closet). Forced to keep it, due to religious belief!!! Mabuhay from Philippines!!!!!
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David, you've always had such a beautiful twinkle in your eyes. I am so glad you are accepting all of you and loving each part. Healing is such a wonderful feeling. I wish you the best. Thank you for all that you are. You are helping so many people.
David Archuleta, thank you for finding your voice. Yes, you are beautiful as you are. And I hope that, if you find a special guy, you will love and be loved completely. You are deserving of every good thing, dear young man. 😊 ❤️
David is God's real Angel. I'm so sad that his Church doesn't recognize God's own creation.
David you are SOOOOOOO loved !! Keep singing and keep love alive in your heart and know
God is with you all the way !!!!!!! We LOVE YOU !!
Religion can make people very judgmental.
Actually, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints does recognize David, and he is loved. You are correct, he is God's creation, as we all are. As a member of His church, I pray that we all love as Christ did- without judgement.
One of reason why I still love him along this 14 and more years, cuz he's so inspiring
very touching comments by David, also beautifully put together music. For every cell phone light waving at the concert remember David there are hundreds of us fans worldwide wishing we were there to do the same to show you our unconditional love and support ❤️
I'm glad he has come to be at peace with who he really is. And with that, his return to this kind of music. This is the David I love to listen to.
You are a beautiful person, David. You made it through the storm. Tears in my eyes listening to your story and your perseverance.
Outstanding!!! That struggle is SO difficult... Best of luck to everyone who breaks free of their agony!!! Love you , David
You are in the process of battling yourself. Don't stop fighting. We may fall off the rod, but the mist is just along the middle part of the way. Miracles happen from time to time. Never fail to hope this in God's due time.
I love that he is so honest and humbled by his journey. Looking forward to seeing more of him in the future.
David, I love you more than you can know. Not for your good looks, incredible voice and youth but for who you are. It would be the highest point of my life to meet you and give you a great big hug! ❤
I know what you mean. I'm in my late 30s now and I've listened to a lot of music in my life but this touched me more deeply than anything else. I never thought I'd want to go to a Christmas show before but I so wish I could go but the few dates left are just to far away I couldn't feasibly do it without missing work but I hope he tours again soon, with him releasing a new single it probably means he will. I don't care if I had to hop a bus to get there, I'd easily pay $1,000 just to meet him and give him a hug and a thank you. And I would pay whatever for a front row ticket. Ain't ever wanted to meet someone in person as much as him. I also wish that years down the road if he doesn't want to tour as much that he would open up his own church. He would have great messages that included everyone, the way it should be. What an angel. 💕😇💕
Thank you for sharing this event. It was important for so many people including for David as he grows.
Thank you for sharing, David. I felt your pain, but I also felt your joy. We each have our own unique story, yet it is that love for self that makes us the proud and loving people we are.
Dear God, the love and light that comes through his voice is in itself a spiritual experience.
Thank you David for all that you are !!!!!!!
Love you David since the first time I watched you sang "The Cat and The Mouse" at the Tabernacle Square Temple in CZcams. You have my respect! From your distant fan in the Philuppines. 🤗🇵🇭
I've just seen this and I am so moved by your message! You are brave and courageous to share your journey to self growth and acceptance! I'm very emotional and proud of you! I feel like a proud parent just as with my own children when they had positive growth in their lives. Always remember you are loved! God loves you, you are His child! 💜🙏💜
People are People who do not always look or think like you, but we all love one another because that's what A heavenly Father wants for his family and the world is his family. He blessed to have you in his flock.
You are amazing David. All of us will love you no matter who you are. We except you for you. We don’t want you to change we don’t want you to think that again. Love you David. I don’t just say this to him but to everyone. Your words mean a lot to everyone.
It’s so moving how genuine you are, David. You’re beautiful inside and out - and I love this song! So happy for you and cannot wait to see fall in love!
We all went through with David. I’m 74 and I really kept running and running and running and finally the Lord spoke to my heart and told me it’s OK - - it’s OK. I love you for who you are and now Love yourself……..
David… I wrote my previous comment as you chatted on this video. Then you sang. OMG you are God’s voice for Gays. Thank you. My partner of 30+ years have followed since Idol. Way before you articulated you personal gay growth challenge. It never really crossed our minds that you were gay… but welcome to our world. He has give you a gift and voice America will find easy to love.
Being able to sing like that after that emotional speech is mind-blowing 🤯 thanks to David, he's bravery is helping a lot I'm sure ♥️
God doesn't want you not to be you who are, just to love him and respect him and yourself and others ❤🙏
Wow! what a beautiful young soul 🙏🏻🧘🏽♂
David - looking and sounding amazing! Your words are so important for so many, not simply because you expose your raw truth, but because you show it is not easy.
All my love goes out to David, and to all who struggle, hidden in the shadows of Idealism and shame. This brought me a peace I cant explain, leaving the church was hard for me and scary, like he said, but the experience was worth it, everyone deserves to love them selves and be genuine, not what society expects us to be with ought our consideration. I love this video so much it gives me hope.
Heres mi Angel yo se pase loque pase nunca pense ni savia que tu hecsiste pero paso esto mi gran hermano Davi Archuleta no podemos negar esta vendicion denuetro padre que nos dio para estar junto❤ exitos con tu carrera 😮😮😮❤❤🎉🎉🎉
I came here to give him a big like and support his journey cause it's been genuine and hasn't been easy i bet so, but he's been real and that's why he is so happy now you can tell. Lot's of love David.
GOD LOVES YOU
WE LOVE YOU
This is SO powerful! I wish I could share it with the world!
God bless and keep you, David. Keep singing and shining
You are loved by me and my husband as fans, just the way that you are, David!
Beautiful David! Your voice is sounding even better than before! 😄👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I’m so honored to see and hear a man like 👍🏿 this in my lifetime. Heavenly Father….thank ❤you.🙏🏾🙏🏾🤩👌👏🏾👏🏾
David is such a great person. Good for you David!
I love you 😇 please do not afraid am with you everyday
Your songs are enough to us nomatter we are with you.
This was very emotional for me to hear and see David share himself. Because I so understand how he feels. I will never judge anyone after my own life , and I can really hear what a beautiful man David is, and I do truly pray he stays true to himself and keeps his faith in God, because that's the only way I made through all of this life. God always be with you David. So many times I wanted to write you, because I always saw a beautiful person in you, be Blessed brother.
God bless you, David !
What I hear is a crushing sense of acceptance. I know in my life God hasn't been able to work with me to change something until I reached that point with myself.
Thank you for sharing this part of your journey with us. I notice my judgment coming up watching this. But judgment has only caused death in us all. You contemplated taking your life. I know many have for this issue, and that's the last thing I'd want. It really takes unconditionally loving each other until God can change them if that's His plan for them.
God bless you, brother
David you are amazing and so honest, you are a beacon of light for others please continue to be an ambassador for all those who are fighting the same battle stay strong and be kind to yourself xx
Greatest message…. Loving Self, The Greatest Love of All!!!
To finally see authentic joy on David’s face after all these years if truly moving! His real smile for the first time!
U r who u R, Remember to learn to love ur self, cause God loves you just the way u r....
Im fan since I saw him in American Idol, never missed and Episode T_T His voice is one of a kind, it speaks into our soul.
You are Loved.
I remember David wayyy back from the Disney Channel days...Ive always loved him! His voice always got my attention! So strong and vibrant! Still love him! 💓🙏
You are amazing. Beautiful words. Thanks for sharing. My heart aches when I hear of anyone who has to live a life that they don't feel is right. Luckily, I didn't have to wait as long as you did. Once I decided that my well being was more important than what anyone thought, it was easier. Once I came to my realization and my decision, my life was so much simpler. I finally felt right and that weight was lifted from me. I pray that everyone can find that peace in themselves that we all deserve.
I'm a married Gay man who fought my sexuality most of my life. Since coming out, I have been blessed more than I've ever been living a lie. No one will ever convince me that God did not "create" me. Your words carry such warmth, compassion and light!! Even for me who have such a blessed life, hearing what you say and sing, lifts my spirit. Mahalo!
You haven't reached that point when you realize that God is in control .. and He will deliver you when you come to truly know Him in your mind ,heart & soul. Until then.. rejoice that you will eventually will reconcile with Truth . Amen
Oh my goodness I am in tears , you beautiful soul , I believe Our Lord Loves everyone unconditionally. Yes be your own Symphony ❤️
Wow. Incredible as always. A voice sent from heaven. So happy for him. ❤❤❤
David thank you. These words helped my soul. I came out at the age of 54. Hid it my whole life and felt the fear, shame and guilt you speak of. I prayed all my life and nothing changed. I now know nothing changed because I wasn’t broken.
Beautiful song such very well performed
I love David. He was robbed on American Idol and look at him now. You GO boy...much 💕 love.
Beautiful soul that you are, David - keep shining your talent and light on anyone who feels the darkness and I know you are bringing them all into that sweet light of life, where every person deserves to feel happiness and receive love and respect for being just who they are.
David. You know as well as anyone, that God is too great than to make junk. So you are as perfect as any other creation of God and you are a blessing in my life and so many othets lives. Ive ha dthe same suicidal thoughts my whole life. And im almost twice your age. But let me tell you that you belong here. Because just like my life that you unknowingly save you save countless lives just by being yourself. I kive you.
I was front row at one of your earlier concerts... you were a beautiful soul then... And even more so now. Beautiful message too! Thanks for being YOU!
Much love to you David many Hugs and kisses 🤝👏⚘👍from a devoted fan😘
What an amazingly beautiful soul! His voice always gives me goosebumps! ❤❤❤❤❤😊
Bless you David. You're a light. Know many can relate.
I always listen to your song when l was served and its so uplifting..May God bless you David
Just wow so much humanity we can see it in your eyes and hear it in your voice. Thank you for sharing your story.
David, we LOVE YOU! 💞💞
Couldn't imagine ever losing you David....you are a part of my life, now and for always. 😘
I Love you David❤You are a beautiful inspiration 💙♥️💚💜💛
His life story reminds me of the trilogy of the falls movie.. being a mormon and part of lgbt community...
David, you're amazing. I wish you everything. Love, happiness, joy, heaven.. you are truly deserve that.
I totally empathize with David. 💙
I love this guy. Thank you for being honest and for encouraging all the people out there to be honest and to be who you are without feeling ostracized.
Your awesome David. I pray for you I know it's hard but just know we love you and God absolutely 100 percent loves you. Keep praying and you will fill his love because remember he made you who you are and nobody can EVER take that from you. Keep up the great work and the great music. Btw I live in pleasant Grove Utah and I would love to meet you and shake your hand someday if your ever in the area it would be a privilege to meet you. Take care brother!
This breaks my heart to hear the suffering David has gone through. All is right. with you and God!
Tank you David...beautifull voice..... emotional......forever the best!
Thank you for sharing so brave. You have such a sweet caring vibe and what a beautiful voice !!!!! What a fantastic representative for our community. Just by coming our you make it just a little easier for all of us.
David how beautiful are you. Your speech today made me shed a tear as your humble kind caring and we all love you for your honesty. Stay blessed 🙏🏻🙏🏻💙💙
An extraordinary human being. God does not mistakes David Archuleta…you are exactly as God intended you to be. All of you!
I love him so much! ❤
love you, David. you are an inspiration.
He's my lover! 😍
Siii estoi akii😮❤🎉❤ mi David Archuleta ¡¡)❤😮 exitos ¡¡)
You are so brave, David! ❤️
My heart aches for the pain you have gone through in your journey!! I sincerely want you to be happy and to have peace in your life!! I wish you the very best!! ❤️
Lํisten to David, you can just feel how wonderful of the soul he has... pure and genuine. A great guy with depth. When I see him talk and cry, I just feel like hugging him. Well, Love him!
As Eds partner of 22 years (Im now 65) I cannot even imagine the pain of waiting till 30 yrs old to come out. I was fortunate enough to have come out at 18, many many years ago. The years that I had to enjoy my life as GOD made me are irreplaceable. My hope is that David is able to make up for lost time and enjoy every day as he wishes and it was meant to be. We've always loved his music and had fond feelings for him as the person he is. Take care David, and know you are loved and admired by many. Michael
All hail the American Idol! You are finally back! You are so real! Always be real! People will love you for who you really are! ❤ Just focus in what you love most: Music! The world will feel your love through your music and your voice! And...YOU ARE HOTTTT!!!😊
Breaks my heart to hear that, to hear the struggle he had to go through to realize who he truly was. Even though I’m 54, I can remember the day I came out literally like it was yesterday when I was 16, after my mother found my gay porno magazines that I had hidden under four heavy boxes in my bedroom closet. She would always snoop, because my older sister was a pothead, and she was afraid I was too. I remember coming home from school that day, I get out of my car, and there is my mother standing in the door with my magazines in her hand, sobbing. My heart sunk, but at the same time I was ready for this, because I was going to tell them regardless. I actually had a bag in my room, packed and ready to go, convinced my parents would kick me out of the house, how greatly I underestimated them. My father was your typical military tough guy, never showing emotions, except to say he loved me. That was the first time I ever saw him cry. But they were crying NOT because they were mad, they were crying because they were terrified for me, because it was in the mid-80s, at the height of the aids epidemic. I knew nothing about safe sex, And they knew that, because they refused to talk about it, and the high school I went to never taught anything about sexual education. There was no Internet back then, it was a very different time. But in the end I walked out of my car up to the door, told my mother to stop snooping in my room, and grabbed back my porno mags (that’s why I hid them under four boxes). I kissed her on the cheek, walked in the house, where my father was sitting at the kitchen table in tears. He take me down to the basement to have “the talk”. He’s only knowledge of being gay was what they did to gay guys in the military that were outed, and before being dishonourably discharged, they were beat to crap by all the other soldiers (sometimes even killed), and for some reason he thought that was going to happen to me. I was 6 feet tall, Blonde hair, blue eyes, 210 pounds of solid muscle. I developed early, played a LOT of sports, worked out daily, and never took crap from anyone. As soon as I told him that he calmed down. By the next day, everything is back to normal. Probably because I told them “Either love me the way I am, or don’t, either way, I’m not changing who I am for anyone because I can’t, this is who I am. If you cannot accept me, I’ll leave”. They didn’t expect me to say that. I had a whole speech prepared, and they ruined the whole damn thing! Lol! turns out I really did underestimate them, they did care, but only because they were worried, not because they were angry. After that, it was really uncomfortable when my mother started trying to pick out boyfriends for me! That was the one advantage of growing up in Toronto, even though homophobia was still rampant, it was no big secret, something that was rather common place in the city, and even though we did have a lot of problems in the community, most people didn’t care, only the cops and carloads of teenage boys driving their mothers cars from the suburbs coming downtown to yell “FAG” and throw eggs at us, was our biggest foe. Now? Gay pride last month broke all records with 2.4 million people attending, I can walk hand-in-hand down the street with my husband, and no one says a thing, probably because we’re both big guys and we kick the crap out of them! As I said, I don’t take crap from anyone, and if I see/witness any type of bigotry or homophobia perpetrated against anyone, you can bet that I’m going to stand up and scare the living crap out of whoever is causing the problem. But, I realize I’m very lucky, because the way I was raised, and where I was raised, gave me a huge advantage when coming out. I have a lot of friends that were kicked out of the house, many that were literally almost beaten to death by their fathers, stories that would break your heart. We had what we called our chosen family. A group of people that weren’t biologically related, but were brothers and sisters, regardless, Because they had no family to go back to, we just adopted each other. Things are a lot better now, especially because of the Internet, unfortunately, as David pointed out, it’s still not easy in many places around the world. It’s incredible how narrowminded people can be. That’s why we cannot stop, why we cannot remain silent, EVER, until every place on this planet is a safe space for everybody! Even though I’m happily married, I gotta say it, hot damn!, David is so cute! I miss being young! Thanks for listening everyone, take care!❤️❤️❤️