David Archuleta and Katharine McPhee perform on Larry King Live's "Holiday Music Spectacular"

These days it's almost impossible to turn on a talk show without seeing an Idol alum promoting their latest project. Last night was no exception, as two runners-up appeared on CNN to sing Christmas tunes for Larry King Live's "Holiday Music Spectacular."

David Archuleta performed "Pat-a-Pan" off his Christmas album Christmas From the Heart, while Katharine McPhee sang her version of "I'll Be Home For Christmas." Watch Both performances below:

David's "Pat-a-Pan":

Katharine's "I'll Be Home For Christmas":


David also discussed his favorite holiday memories, which were shown during the broadcast. His full reaction is available to view here.

Katharine's "I'll Be Home For Christmas" can be download at iTunes, while David's Christmas From the Heart can be purchased at Amazon.com.

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'Idol' odds 'n ends: Kimberly Caldwell says "no deal!"

The following are Idol-related odds and ends that happened this week:

>Former Season 2 seventh-place finalist and current David Cook love interest Kimberly Caldwell appeared on last night's episode of NBC's Deal or No Deal. She was not a competing contestant, however, she just was there on the sidelines giving her advice.

>The New York Post is reporting that organizers of President-Elect Barack Obama's inauguration are trying to get Jennifer Hudson to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the ceremony. Jennifer has yet to perform in public since her family suffered a tragedy back in October.

>Also on the inaugural front, it was announced that David Archuleta will sing the anthem at the inauguration of Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. This is the second time David will have sang the anthem at the governor's inauguration, as he did the same four years ago before his Idol fame.

>Jordin Sparks and David Archuleta were chosen as two of People magazine's 10 "Hottest (and Youngest) Teen Stars" for its "Best of 2008" issue. They were chosen along with popular artists like Miley Cyrus and Hayley Williams of Paramore.

>CNN named Katharine McPhee and The House Bunny cast's cover of "I Know What Boys Like" as the worst song of 2008 on its The Best and Worst of 2008 special.

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Jennifer Hudson set to sing National Anthem

At the request of Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, Season 3's seventh-place finalist Jennifer Hudson will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" tonight before the democratic nominee accepts his party's nomination tonight in front of over 70,000 supporters at Invesco Field in Denver.

It is not clear what time the Oscar winner will perform the Anthem, but it will at least be seen on all cable news networks (CNN, FNC and MSNBC) and C-SPAN.

Jennifer's current single, "Spotlight," now has a remix on which Def Jam rapper Young Jeezy is featured on available at iTunes. Her debut self-titled album will be released Sept. 30.

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Daughtry's "Feels Like the First Time" video premieres

In conjunction with CNN's recurring "League of First Time Voters" segment that will air during the network's coverage of this election season, Daughtry recorded a cover of "Feels Like the First Time," which will be used as the segment's theme song.

"First Time" was originally made popular by the band Foreigner in 1977. Watch the video below:

The band received positive feedback from Foreigner member Mick Jones, who said of the cover:

"Daughtry's version of the song is very cool and has more than captured the essence of the original. I am delighted that the song will be used in this critical initiative."

The "Leage of First Time Voters" initiative will focus on getting new voters registered and educating them about the candidates and issues.

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