Danny Gokey - American Idol Finalist
Danny Gokey (born April 24, 1980) was one of the finalists on Season Eight of American Idol. He took third place, but was heavily tipped as one of the contestants to eventually take the title.
He hails from Milwaukee, WI where he has been active in a local church, acting as its musical director. Rather than concentrate on contemporary Christian music, he decided to audition his soulful voice for American Idol, in part because his wife encouraged him to do so.
Sadly for Danny, his wife Sophia passed away shortly before his initial audition for the show, but acknowledges that she was the driving force behind his current success, stating "She believed in me when no one else believed in me. I'm thankful for her...very much."
Although he secured a loyal fan base, which assured him of a Top 3 placing, once the votes were counted he was unable to secure a spot in the Final, as many had predicted.
(Danny Gokey's Birthday is April 24, 2010)
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Wendy18 says:
Yes, America got it wrong again (just like last year!). Danny had great stage presence and he did feel the story of the song he was singing. It made me, as a listener, feel the song too. I never thought Chris would make it so far up the ladder, and I think the young girls helped vote him in. Everyone likes an underdog.
Posted June 02, 2009
Wendy18 says:
Yes! Danny had great stage presence and really felt the story behind the song he was singing. He made you feel the song...never thought that Chris would make it so far up the ladder, but I think the young girls voted Chris in. Everyone likes an underdog.
Posted June 02, 2009
XAVIER says:
I LIKE DANNY BETTER THAN ADAM, I THINK DANNY AND ADAM WOULD IN
THE FINAL . DANNY'S EMOTION VOICE IS BETTER THAN ADAM'S HIGH PITCH
DANNY IS MY AMERICAN IDOL
Posted May 18, 2009
XAVIER says:
I LIKE DANNY BETTER THAN ADAM ,I THINK DANNY AND ADAM WOULD IN
THE FINAL .DANNY'S EMOTION VOICE BETTER THAN ADAM'S HIGH PITCH
FINALLY, DANNY IS MY AMERICAN IDOL
Posted May 18, 2009
john says:
I would loved to see Danny Gorkey win. I know we got it wrong. Adam is great but when he goes to his high pitch he sonds like a drag queen. Not to mention he is "gay". Wow, not an all around american idol.
Posted May 15, 2009
john says:
I would have liked to see Danny Gorkey win the Amerian Idol. There was problem with the phone line when I tried calling in for Danny. I think if Adam win's it will be sad because I don't think he is an all around American Idol. I don't think kids should look up to someone that is gay. It is agains the Holy bible.
Posted May 15, 2009
john says:
I liked Danny Gorkey. He sings from the heart and would be the best American idol. To be an American idol one should be all great person. The fact that Adam is gay sould disqualify him in my opinion and the bible. What is this world coming to when we will possibly have a gay American Idol.
Posted May 15, 2009
+Bonnie from Arizona says:
yes!!!danny is great. where is David Foster when you need him?
Posted May 12, 2009
Sarah says:
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted May 02, 2009
deanna says:
yes he is a great singer with great stage presence
Posted March 26, 2009
No Way
JaguarJulie says:
Danny has always been one of my top 2 picks -- Adam Lambert is the other. I would have thought Allison would have beat out Kris for the top 3. Just last night, I downloaded every one of Adam's performances that are available at iTunes! So -- that would be a hint of which way I'm voting. ;)
Posted May 12, 2009
MsSnow4a says:
I hate to say it but i think Adam is the next american idol. I do love Danny thought. It will be a fight between him and adam at the end. Thanks for the lens roll
Posted April 24, 2009
Intuitive says:
Not sure if he'll win, but he has one incredible voice. Just give him a record deal now. lol
Posted March 18, 2009
nightbear says:
He will be in it until the last, but the winner is going to be aDAM.
Posted March 12, 2009
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- CardLady CardLady Jun 23, 2009 @ 12:40 am
- Good job on this lens. I'm featuring it on my Adam Lambert lens.
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- lakeerieartists lakeerieartists May 14, 2009 @ 12:18 am
- The top three are close but I think Adam is more talented than the others. Great lens and blessed.
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- MsSnow4a MsSnow4a Apr 24, 2009 @ 12:16 am
- Danny and adam to the end
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- C_Cameron C_Cameron Mar 19, 2009 @ 12:53 pm
- The AI Season 8 finale should be between Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert. They are so different it will be a tough decision. Great lens on Danny Gokey, I added you to my lens roll here: http://www.squidoo.com/americanidolseasoneight
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- Intuitive Intuitive Mar 18, 2009 @ 10:03 am
- I haven't been able to watch Idol all along this time, so I'm glad to have a lens like this to help me catch up. 5*
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- debnet debnet Mar 15, 2009 @ 5:21 am
- Another great lens Bonnie :) I haven't caught up this week with who is in the final but I did always like Danny. The PYT video link has been removed btw :(
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- tdove tdove Mar 13, 2009 @ 3:06 pm
- Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!
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- nightbear nightbear Mar 12, 2009 @ 11:15 pm
- Danny is great. Really is, but Adam is the one for this year. Great lens, really fun
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- poddys poddys Mar 12, 2009 @ 4:06 pm
- Do I detect a suite of lenses here for the final 11? Really nice lens, and I do like Danny. I think the guy from Hollywood will win - forget his name, but Danny is a star already and deserves to be around until the finals. Very nice lens, 5*****
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- Joan4 Joan4 Mar 12, 2009 @ 3:08 pm
- Thank you for creating this lens about one of my favorite contestants this season! Yeah! Cheering and voting for Danny Gokey.
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