David Archuleta vs. Jesse McCartney
versus
tue 6/10/2008
| name | David James Archuleta. | Jesse Arthur McCartney. |
| hometown | Born in Miami, Florida. Raised in Murray, Utah. | Los Angeles, California. |
| birthdate | December 28, 1990. | April 9, 1987. |
| style | Pop. | Pop and R&B. |
| parents | Jeff and Lupe Marie Archuleta. | Scott and Ginger McCartney. |
| early start | Began singing at age six. | Began singing at age seven. |
| spent childhood | Competing in talent shows like "Star Search." | Touring nationally in the play "The King and I" and with boy band Dream Street. |
| musical influences | Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin and Bryan Adams. | Michael Jackson, Prince and Madonna. |
| the vibe | The boy next door. | The boy next door – all grown up. |
| breakthrough track | A heartfelt rendition of John Lennon's Imagine. | Beautiful Soul. |
| nicknames | The Soul Man from Utah and Archie. | Jester, Jmac and Orange Boy. |
| the fans | The Archies. | Jessefans. |
| in their own words | "I still feel weird when people say, 'you're a good singer,' because I've never looked at myself like that. I've always looked at myself as someone who loves music and loves to try and interpret it as I see it." | "The first record I ever listened to was Elvis Presley and I remember thinking, 'Man this guy is cool!' The swagger he had really helped my confidence, because he really made me think that a white boy could make music like this." |
| most recent release | Recently signed with 19 Recordings/Jive to record his debut. | Departure. |
| bet you didn't know | Friends in Utah call him "Lettuce Boy." | Co-wrote Leona Lewis' "Bleeding Love." |
| the critics | Los Angeles Times: "Is he a sweet, awe-shucks heartthrob who'll vanish fast like 1970s flash-in-the-pan Bobby Sherman, a favorite of the Tiger Beat set … [o]r, egads, could the shy 17-year-old turn out to be, as he gains confidence and swagger, the next Justin Timberlake?" | Common Sense Media: "Jesse McCartney's voice, delivery, and charisma – combined with top-notch production and some more-than-halfway-decent material – make for a surprising, refreshing, and delightful pop music debut from this sure-fire teen heartthrob." |
| webprops | 2,736 on fan-made MySpace. | 318,825 friends on official MySpace. |
| best video moment | Showing off his piano playing skills in A Thousand Miles. | Frolicking half naked with a girl in Leavin'. |
also tagged american idol, versus, david archuleta, jesse mccartney, beautiful soul, imagine
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(DA_VILLE)
9/26/2008
i go for jesse
LocaEcuator1ana
10/8/2008
OMG I love Jesse McCartney! i like david 2 but jesse is just Amazingly HOT! i like his half naked video Leavin also thats my fave song! love him im his #1 chicca!!
Brittney
11/8/2008
seriously spell jesse mccartney's name right. it's Jesse McCartney not Jessie McCartney you idiots! but i also like David Archuleta... he's kinda cute but nowhere near Jesse!! love ya jesse
Brittney
11/8/2008
daviddd 100%
zpinello
11/12/2008
David Archuleta is way better nd i like chuleta
Puertorican Princess™
11/25/2008
Jesse McCartney all the way! he is such an amazing singer live and he is so gorgeous! hands down the best!
Valerie
(Baltimore)
12/6/2008
May I just point out that David has 114,023 friends on his official MySpace. It seems a little unfair that a fan-made one is compared to a real one for Jesse. Also, his self titled debut is already on sale (the article implies it is still being recorded).
A
12/21/2008
David! all the way.... hes voice is like an angel!!! its so unique,., i love him!!!
angela
12/21/2008
10000000% DAVID!!!HES AMAZING!
little princess!
12/21/2008
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