Bio
Danny Gokey moved on to Hollywood after his audition in Kansas City, Missouri. He was then approved for a spot in the show's semifinals and, eventually, the finals. He ended up being eliminated after making the final three of season eight.
The aspiring musician had a very sad story to tell: his wife, Sophia, passed away four weeks before the audition. Still, Danny wowed judges with his rendition of “I Heard It Through The Grapevine.” We wish him well.
Gokey's Hollywood audition always went very well. His first song of choice for it? "Kiss from a Rose," always a favorite. From there, he was chosen as one of 12 finalists on the eighth season. Congrats!
This 28-year old is a Church music teacher from Milwaukee. In addition to singing, Gokey plays the piano and enjoys salsa dancing. We've taken to calling his fan base "Gokeheads."
Gossip
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Danny Gokey: Best is Yet to Come! (5/18/2009)
Danny Gokey says his American Idol elimination does not spell the end of his music career. The singer has high hopes for himself.
American Idol Says Goodbye to Danny Gokey (5/14/2009)
He had a great run on the show. But Danny Gokey was eliminated prior to the American Idol finals.
Quotes
I get my strength from my faith in God. My goal is to be a Christian who does mainstream music. I want my music to reach out to the multitudes. I want to bring entertainment, but I want to bring encouragement and hope at the same time.
February 18th, 2009 9:50 AM
Danny-Wow...Man you have a great future in music. Your soul reflects and shows through your voice. Song selection for you that will blow everyone away!....Mary J. Blige: "Come to Me"....get the back up in full swing, Ricky Minor in the flow and you'll lock it up!
February 18th, 2009 11:29 AM
You sound hot. u are going to be my idol this year
February 20th, 2009 5:15 AM
I love his man. I hope he makes it all the way through, or if not realeses something. His music will go far, and in my eyes, i've already picked the winner. (:
February 22nd, 2009 9:31 AM
Danny,
You are the best singer so far!! Pick great songs, continue to sing from you heart and you will be the next American Idol. We live in CA, but are originally from MKE. We are proud of you.
Best wishes..!
Dawne
February 26th, 2009 3:23 AM
danny rocks!!! im a true milgokey :)
February 26th, 2009 7:00 PM
You rock! I have already picked whos gonna win! Have fun!
Shawna
March 2nd, 2009 6:36 PM
i'm pretty sure he's gonna bag the title this season! i just hope he keeps his feet on the ground.pls sing KISS FROM A ROSE BY SEAL.you nailed it when u sang it in the hollywood round and i want to hear it from you in the finals.
March 12th, 2009 10:18 PM
DANNY YOU ROCK!!!KEEP IT UP
March 13th, 2009 1:43 PM
Danny Dude
I've known ya 4 sumtime and u rock. I miss seein u @ tha church though. I know that u can win this thing.
DANNY GOKEY
Tha next A.I
BekerZ:)
March 15th, 2009 2:38 AM
Danny,We are proud of you!