For several weeks, the teen and tween girls all over America carried on a TV love affair with baby-faced David Archuleta. The American Idol crooner swept in and stole hearts using nothing more than an “Aw, shucks” modesty and sweet smile.

Oh, yeah…and he’s got an exceptional singing voice. The women who adore him have to wait no more: David Archuleta, American Idol runner-up, has finally turned eighteen.

He can vote, he can do movies and TV without parental or guardian supervision…and he can legally marry or date anyone he pleases. The soft-spoken singer has been appearing on television a lot recently, cropping up for Christmas specials and other events. There is no doubt in my mind that he’ll also make an appearance on American Idol’s upcoming Season 8. His overwhelming popularity last year and newfound independence all but guarantee another performance on the big stage.