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'American Idol': David Archuleta's Journey

The magic of ''Imagine,'' the hubbub over his dad, and more: Relive the ups and downs of the season 7 runner-up
By Dawnie Walton | May 22, 2008
Dawnie Walton
Dawnie Walton is assistant managing editor of EW.com
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