David Archuleta will be honored, at next month’s ALMA Awards, which celebrate Latino achievement in entertainment.
The 2009 ceremony, being held Sept. 17 at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles, will be emceed by comedian George Lopez and Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria Parker.
The show will air on ABC, on September 18.
David will be recognized as this year’s “Male Rising Star”. Also recognized in the music category will be his tour mate, Demi Lovoto, Kat Deluna (female rising star), Enrique Iglesias and Black Eyed Peas.
David is also set to perform at the ceremony, along with Nelly Furtado, Selena Gomez, Sean Kingston, Pitbull and Luis Fonsi.
Check out the full list of honorees HERE.
Congratulations, David!