 On February 18 , 2011 , it was announced by Jive Records that David Archuleta had been released from his contract with them . It was also announced on February 17 , 2011 , that Archuleta left his management Wright Entertainment Group . Archuleta intends to spend time working on writing original material . On July 2 , 2011 , Archuleta joined Brad Paisley to perform at the Stadium of Fire , where he performed the national anthem in addition to his five @-@ song set . From July 16 to 26 , 2011 , Archuleta toured Asia , performing in Indonesia , Philippines , Vietnam ( Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh ) , and Malaysia . 
