"American Idol" Finalist Danny Gokey Named Top 5 All-time by Ryan Seacrest

"American Idol" Finalist Danny Gokey Named Top 5 All-time by Ryan Seacrest
BMG recording artist Danny Gokey returned to "American Idol" and was named by RyanSeacrest.com as one of the top 5 favorite Idol contestants of all time. He returns to American Idol tonight for the hometown special with the Season 13 top 3 finalists. Gokey shares in the interview above about his new album, what "American Idol" has meant to him and about his organization Sophia's Heart.
Danny's album HOPE IN FRONT OF ME is available now for pre-order on iTunes, Amazon, and DannyGokey.com. A download of his chart-climbing top 25 Christian AC Mediabase single "Hope In Front of Me" and "Love Will Take You Places" are available instantly with a pre-order of the album exclusively on iTunes. HOPE IN FRONT OF ME will be available everywhere on June 23.
Danny Gokey came to fame as a top 3 finalist on the Season 8 of "American Idol" on FOX. He also became the first ever male American Idol contestant to sign with a major country label. An acclaimed singer and author, Gokey made an indelible first impression with 2010's record-breaking debut album, "MY BEST DAYS" with a top 4 entrance on Billboard's "Top 100 Albums" chart - the best opening week for a debut album from a male country artist in almost two decades. He received an array of honors, including his home state's WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Award for "Male Vocalist of the Year" as well as an American Country Awards nomination as "New/Breakthrough Artist of the Year."
Gokey is also active on an array of other fronts, including his role as founder of Sophia's Heart. Named in honor of his late wife, the organization's goals are to provide hope and help to homeless families, provide scholarships to deserving students, and operate a thriving inner-city music and arts program. Opened in late 2011, the 77,000 square foot Sophia's Heart facility in Nashville has helped rescue over 60 families from life on the street.
Tags : American Idol american idol danny gokey danny gokey danny gokey new album danny gokey 2014 danny gokey american idol danny gokey interview fox itunes sophia's heart danny gokey hope in front of me ryan seacrest ryan seacrest top 5 idols ryan seacrest top 5 all time
Hot Trends
-
Michael Tait Accused of Watching Woman Raped During Newsboys Tour
-
CCM Artists Call for Reform Amid Allegations Against Michael Tait: “Secrecy Always Destroys”
-
Newsboys Dropped From Label Amid Michael Tait Scandal
-
Chrissy Metz to Star in Upcoming Film "Faith in the Flames: The Nichole Jolly Story"
-
TobyMac Accused of Dabbling with Satanic Occult
-
Here Are Lyrics to Passion's "The Lord Will Provide"
-
Jasmine Brady Speaks About Her New Album: "My Vision is that People Would Find Hope"
-
The Rise and Fall of Michael Tait
-
Bishop Thomas Tyrone Tribbett, Father of Gospel Artist Tye Tribbett, Passes Away
-
Matt Hammitt is Leaving Sanctus Real
-
Max Lucado Announces New Book "Tame Your Thoughts"
-
Newsboys' Michael Tait Joins Capital Chuch for their 37th Annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Lincoln Memorial
-
Michael Tait Faces Additional Allegations from 6 More Men, Including Two Minors
-
NEEDTOBREATHE Frontman Bear Rinehart Accused by Younger Brother Bo of Sexual Abuse
-
Bill Gaither and Gaither Vocal Band Launch 2025 “Love Like I’m Leaving” Tour
Most Popular
-
Michael Tait Accused of Watching Woman Raped During Newsboys Tour
-
CCM Artists Call for Reform Amid Allegations Against Michael Tait: “Secrecy Always Destroys”
-
Newsboys Dropped From Label Amid Michael Tait Scandal
-
Chrissy Metz to Star in Upcoming Film "Faith in the Flames: The Nichole Jolly Story"
-
TobyMac Accused of Dabbling with Satanic Occult
-
Here Are Lyrics to Passion's "The Lord Will Provide"
-
Jasmine Brady Speaks About Her New Album: "My Vision is that People Would Find Hope"
-
The Rise and Fall of Michael Tait
-
Bishop Thomas Tyrone Tribbett, Father of Gospel Artist Tye Tribbett, Passes Away
-
Matt Hammitt is Leaving Sanctus Real
-
Max Lucado Announces New Book "Tame Your Thoughts"
-
Newsboys' Michael Tait Joins Capital Chuch for their 37th Annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Lincoln Memorial
-
Michael Tait Faces Additional Allegations from 6 More Men, Including Two Minors
-
NEEDTOBREATHE Frontman Bear Rinehart Accused by Younger Brother Bo of Sexual Abuse
-
Bill Gaither and Gaither Vocal Band Launch 2025 “Love Like I’m Leaving” Tour