The music is stopping for one-time “American Idol” runner-up David Archuleta — but, don’t worry Arch Angels, it’s only a rest note. The 20-year-old has announced that he’ll be giving up the music scene in favor of going on a two-year Mormon mission. He made the announcement on...

REUTERS - American Idol runner-up David Archuleta has told fans he will become a full-time missionary for the Mormon Church in the next stage of his life.

American Idol runner-up David Archuleta is about to go on a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The Associated Press reports. The 20-year-old singer made the announcement Monday during a Christmas concert in downtown Salt Lake City. Coinciding with the mission, he will be taking a break from his music career.

(Reuters) - American Idol runner-up David Archuleta has told fans he will become a full-time missionary for the Mormon Church in the next stage of his life. Archuleta, 20, made the tearful announcement at a concert in his hometown of Salt Lake City on Monday to cheers and applause from the audience. I have chosen to serve a full-time mission for Jesus Christ and his Latter Day Saints ...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - American Idol runner-up David Archuleta will take a break from his singing career to serve a two-year proselytizing mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.