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Runner-Up 'Idol' Snags Music Deal

David Archuleta inks deal with Jive

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(Newser) – “American Idol” runner-up David Archuleta has inked a deal with “Idol” creator Simon Fuller’s 19 Recordings/Jive Records, the AP reports. The 17-year-old lost to David Cook, 25, a former Missouri bartender, in an upset in last month's finale. Cook signed with the same label, MTV reports; the two albums should both drop in time for the holiday season, with the first official singles out in the fall.

David Archuleta, left, and David Cook, wait to hear Ryan Seacrest announce the winner of American Idol during the season finale last month.
David Archuleta, left, and David Cook, wait to hear Ryan Seacrest announce the winner of American Idol during the season finale last month.   (AP Photo)
American Idol runner-up David Archuleta stars in Activision's Guitar Hero commercial.
American Idol runner-up David Archuleta stars in Activision's Guitar Hero commercial.   (AP Photo)
David Archuleta has landed his own record deal on the heels of his
David Archuleta has landed his own record deal on the heels of his "American Idol" loss last month.   (AP Photo)
American Idol winner David Cook, left, and runner-up David Archuleta together last month.
American Idol winner David Cook, left, and runner-up David Archuleta together last month.   (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
American Idol runner-up David Archuleta landed a record deal previously reserved for the winner.
American Idol runner-up David Archuleta landed a record deal previously reserved for the winner.   (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
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