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David Archuleta's New Memoir Deals with Leaving Mormonism and His Sexuality: 'It's an Important Message' (Exclusive)

"I'm ready to talk about the topics, and if there's anything that people don't understand, I'm ready to combat that too," David Archuleta tells PEOPLE at Steven Tyler's Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party on Feb. 2.

The American Idol alum is working on his first-ever memoir, and it'll feature in-depth reflections on his 2021 coming out journey and time in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints before his exit the following year. David Archuleta at Steven Tyler's Jam for Janie in Los Angeles on Feb. 2, 2025.Chad Salvador/Variety via Getty Before sharing the bookwith fans, Archuleta will release a cover of George Michael's "Freedom" on Feb. 7 in honor of the song's 35-year anniversary.

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