David Archuleta - O Holy Night (A Capella) - Video

Here's the best video of "O Holy Night" you will ever hear this holiday season.

American Idol international superstar and adult contemporary music prince Elder David Archuleta visited MTV in 2009 to promote his Christmas album. He sang a Christmas carol for our very own contributor here on Rickey.org JeffreyChrist!

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JeffreyChrist wrote:

While promoting his Christmas CD Christmas From The Heart, 2008 American Idol runner-up, Latter-Day Saints missionary, and overall sweetheart David Archuleta met up with Pop Culture guru Jim Cantiello in October 2009 for an interview and a round of Christmas caroling at the offices here at MTV. Jim had told me a day before the schedule and asked if he could bring David on one of his stops. “OF COURSE!!!” I yelled. While I wasn’t always kind to Archuleta’s weekly performances on my American Idol Report Card blog (which I also wrote a few times for MTVs Idol coverage), I never denied his inherent talent – the boy had a gorgeous voice.

Before arriving at my office, David and Jim decked our halls with sounds of laughter and cheer – the final edited video could be found all over the web – but when they got to me and requested which song I wanted to hear, I chose one that surprised both – “O Holy Night.” It’s my favorite traditional carol and I’m always interested in hearing new versions. David’s pure voice is somewhat drowned out by a far-too schmaltzy arrangement on his CD, but his vocals more than shine. Once I had him trapped in my office, I wasn’t going to allow him to leave without serenading me with my favorite Christmas song – a capella. He obliged and…wow. He startled Jim and nearly briought me to tears. It was astonishing (as I exalted in the video). Sure, we knew he could sing, but to hear it live, in person, 2 feet in front of me…well, it haunts me still.

Merry Christmas everybody!