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“American Idol” runner-up David Archuleta startled\u00a0a Christmas concert\u00a0crowd\u00a0in Salt Lake City with the announcement that he’s putting his musical career on hold to become a\u00a0Mormon missionary.<\/p>\n

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David Archuleta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The\u00a0Utah-based\u00a0Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints\u00a0strongly encourages its youth to go on two-year mission stints before starting their families or careers.<\/p>\n

The Season 7 runner-up\u00a0comes from a devoutly Mormon family, but\u00a0saw his singing career<\/p>\n

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“American Idol” runner-up David Archuleta startled\u00a0a Christmas concert\u00a0crowd\u00a0in Salt Lake City with the announcement that he’s putting his musical career on hold to become a\u00a0Mormon missionary. The\u00a0Utah-based\u00a0Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints\u00a0strongly encourages its youth to go on two-year mission stints before starting their families or careers. 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