• American Idol contestant David Archuleta performed the song "Smokey Mountain Memories" on the April 1, 2008 episode of the hit televised singing competition. When Archuleta sang in the practice session with Dolly Parton she was so impressed that she started crying.

• 1. Performance date: April 1, 2008
  2. Show: American Idol
  3. Network: FOX
  4. Season: 7
  5. Song: "Smokey Mountain Memories"
  6. Artists: Dolly Parton, Earl Thomas Conley
  7. Original album: Heartsongs: Live from Home
  8. Original release date: September, 1994
  9. Theme night: Dolly Parton

• Judges' Comments

  • Randy: "That was the best performance of the night."

  • Paula: "Amazing tone to your voice and you have a beautiful aura. Glorious."

  • Simon: "I had issues with your choice of song last week. This week was absolutely on the money."

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