Season 7’s runner-up, David Archuleta, will take the stage to perform his latest hits on NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE airing Friday, Dec. 31 at 11pm on FOX.

As 2011 nears, host Nancy O’Dell and FOX cameras will capture every electrifying moment from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and the heart of New York City as the world-famous New Year’s Eve Ball makes its descent into Times Square. Additional performers to be announced soon.

David captured two years’ worth of introspection and reflection, dozens of songwriting sessions and long days spent in the studio on his recently released second album, The Other Side of Down. The follow-up to his 2008 self-titled debut, the album serves as a reintroduction to the 19-year-old Murray, UT, native who has the angelic voice 30 million viewers fell in love with on Idol.

Multi-platinum recording artist Travie McCoy will also perform on the program. NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE is executive-produced by Bob Bain, produced by Paul Flattery and directed by Michael Dempsey.

Here’s to 2011!

Read more about David’s sophomore album.