David Archuleta [ tickets ] will spread a little holiday cheer this fall and winter when he heads out on the road to support his forthcoming Christmas-themed album.

The "American Idol" runner-up kicks off the trek Nov. 24 and 25 in Salt Lake City, UT, and the 17-city tour runs through late December, concluding with a Dec. 20 show in Westbury, NY. Details are included below. For information on VIP packages for the outing, including premium seats and meet-and-greet opportunities, consult Archuleta's official website.

On the tour, Archuleta will be performing his hits along with material from his forthcoming Christmas album, "Christmas From the Heart," due in stores Tuesday (10/13). The set includes seasonal standards such as "Silent Night" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas," according to a press release, along with Archuleta's original holiday song "Melodies of Christmas."

"This album represents my love for Christmastime, and what it really is all about," the singer said in a press statement. "This is a special time of year that we spend with family and loved ones. It means so much to each one of us. I hope you can all feel that in the music."

Archuleta's eponymous debut album surfaced last November and debuted at No. 2 on The Billboard 200. The set has since achieved gold status with the help of pop/adult-contemporary hit "Crush," and the current single, "A Little Too Not Over You," is now climbing the pop charts.

Although he was the runner-up to David Cook on the seventh season of "American Idol," Archuleta won the hearts of millions. During the show's finale, he reportedly received 44 percent of the 97 million votes cast.