David Archuleta talks about new album, 'Begin'

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By Brian Mansfield, USA TODAY

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David Archuleta has a new album called Begin coming out Aug. 7. David talks about the album, which includes covers of such songs as R.E.M.'s Everybody Hurts and U2's Pride (In the Name of Love). He talks about the upcoming album in these two video clips.

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