David Archuleta may be on his two-year mission trip in South America, but that isn’t stopping him from releasing new music.

The 21-year-old musician announced on his website that a new album will be dropping in August this year.

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Begin., set for an August 7th release, will be a mix of cover songs and original tracks.

“Tell everyone I say hello and that I absolutely loved my first week here! The people here are amazing!” David recently tweeted from his mission trip.

ARE YOU EXCITED for new music from David?

David Archuleta has embarked on his two-year mission trip.

“Things are really beginning to hit me. Can’t believe I’ll be leaving soon,” the 21-year-old musician tweeted before departing to the Mission Training Center in Utah.

David added in his last video for a while, “I’m going to miss my family, I’m going to miss to keep in touch with them, but also… I am going to miss to be able to talk to all of you, and let you know what’s going on, sharing my thoughts and weird random things that I’m doing or thinking about. I appreciate that you guys have still been here.”

Good Luck, David!

Check out this new shot of David Archuleta from his upcoming “Forevermore.”

Just before the 20-year-old musician heads off on his 2-year mission, he’ll be dropping a brand-new album called Forevermore.

According to his official website, the album is a “collection of all original Filipino classic love songs written and composed by some of the Philippine’s renowned songwriters like Ogie Alcasid, Louie Ocampo, Jay Durias, Jimmy Antiporda, Cecil Azarcon, among others.”

Songs on the record include the title track, “You Are My Song”, “I’ll Never Go”, “Reaching Out”, “Rainbow”, “Tell Me”, and “Hold On.”

Forevermore will be released in the Philippines by IVORY Music & Video this month.

Let us know if you get a copy!

Lucy Hale and David Archuleta meet up at a Hollywood party in the Phillipines on Friday night (February 10).

Courtesy of Ben Chan, the 22-year-old Pretty Little Liars actress is in Indonesia to promote the show and other things.

“Ok so I met one of the most adorable people ever w/ the most incredible voice @davidarchie seriously…what a talent,” Lucy tweeted after their meeting.

Be sure to follow Lucy on Twitter to keep up with her happenings in the Phillipines!

Also, check out David‘s new video about his time spent in Singapore, below.

David Archuleta puts his head in his hands as he grieves the loss of a close friend in his new video for “Wait.”

The track is featured on the 21-year-old musician’s Asian Tour Edition of his newest album, The Other Side of Down.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of David Archuleta

David just wrapped up his My Kind of Christmas tour and tweeted of a bit of a trouble getting back home for the holidays.

“Stuck in the mountains on the bus because of a snowstorm. Missed my flight, so I guess a new adventure will begin haha. On a side note, the band and some crew who took a shuttle might still make their flights. Some awesome mountains around here too,” he posted.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of David’s new video?

David Archuleta made a huge announcement last night during his concert in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The 20-year-old singer shared with the packed crowd that he’s putting his music career on hold for a mission!

“I would like to make a special announcement: that I’ve chosen to serve a full-time mission,” David shared. “It’s not because somebody told me that I was supposed to do it, not because that I no longer want to do music anymore, but it’s because it’s the feeling that I felt that I need to do next in my life.”

He added, “It’s just the same feeling that I’ve always followed, tried to follow in my life. It’s the feeling that has allowed me to have the opportunities that I’ve had, the challenges that I’ve overcome and the blessings, too. And I’ve learned to trust that feeling, and I’ve learned that I need to answer when it calls. And that is the reason why I know I need to do this in my life.”

David will serve on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for two years and can be sent anywhere in the world.

David Archuleta shoots up a peace sign as he signs autographs at Deseret Book Store in Santa Ana, Calif., on Saturday afternoon (December 17).

The 20-year-old musician is wrapping up his My Kind of Christmas tour and recently stopped by the Forbes offices in New York City for a surprise visit.

“I feel like there’s something special about Christmas music,” David shared. “You’re able to put your heart into it a different way than with other, just pop, stuff.”

Be sure to check out David‘s most recent YouTube vid below!

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