By Jon Bream

Apparently, Zac Brown and David Archuleta can't get enough of their Minnesota fans. Both rising stars, who have already performed in the Twin Cities at least once this year, will return for headlining shows in December.

Archie, the 2008 runnerup on American Idol who opened for Demi Lovato at Target Center this summer, will bring his Christmas show to the Fitzgerald on Dec. 9. Tickets, priced at $43 and $46, will go on sale Friday at Ticketmaster outlets..

The "Chicken Fried" Zac Brown Band, which opened for Keith Urban at the X and headlined at Mystic Lake Casino, is set for Northrop Auditorium on Dec. 5. Tickets, priced from $27.50 to $40, will go on sale Friday at Northrop..