American Idol season 8 contestant, Danny Gokey, must be thrilled at  the fact that he has officially been signed by 19 Recordings/RCA Nashville! This makes him the last of the top 4 contestants for that season to be signed with a record label, following Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert and winner Kris Allen.  Actually, Danny is making history because this is the first time that Idol’s label has signed the top four contestants of a single season!.
Joe Galante, chairman of Sony Music Nashville said of Gokey, "We absolutely love Danny. We haven’t had anybody like that (in country) since Ronnie …read more

Former season seven finalist, Michael Sarver, filmed some behind-the-scenes action as the Top 13 prepared to take the stage for the last two episodes of American Idol this year.
Unfortunately, as is the case with most things related to this show, there is a bit of a “scandal” going around regarding this video.  Michael originally uploaded it to his MySpace account but pulled it down after he realized that something was said that could be considered offensive. Danny Gokey (talking about Michael) said he “I love this boy to pieces” and then realizes that it could be taken out of context …read more

Backstage after his elimination, Danny Gokey, told Jillian Barberie that just 10 months ago he was sitting at his wife’s casket and that he didn’t know where to go but now, it seemed that the world has opened up to him.  That’s amazing.  Paula Abdul was crying and it was just a really emotional departure.  Watch this video:

Since then, he told Billboard that he wants to “start a movement” with his music and went on to say: "I didn’t get in this thing for the money. I didn’t get into it so I could live this glamorous lifestyle. Does that …read more

It was a drama-filled evening over at the judges’ table on American Idol last night with the bickering and subtle insults starting with the very first performance.
Danny Gokey sang “Dance Little Sister” (chosen by Paula) and the judges seemed to like it but Kara criticized his dancing.  Paula didn’t miss a bit and said “I’m a choreographer” and I believe he was “really good.”  Meow.
Kris Allen sang “Apologize” (chosen by Kara and Randy) and Kara and Simon nearly came to blows when called her critique a “cop out” because she picked his song and shouldn’t criticize him for singing …read more

Danny Gokey chose to sing “You Are So Beautiful” which was originally made famous by Joe Cocker.  After losing his wife, I can’t believe that he can sing these super emotional songs.  I thought his voice sounding so amazing and I loved the arrangement.  I think that was my favorite performance by Danny this season.

Randy said that he loved that Danny showed that he’s in the competition because he can really, really, really sing.  Kara said that it was stunning and amazing.  Paula said that they were left breathless by the performance and that by changing the song’s structure he …read more

American Idol judge, Paula Abdul, was in charge of one of the song choices for Top 3 contestant, Danny Gokey.  She picked “Dance Little Sister” by Terence Trent D’Arby and I think it was a corny and dumb selection.  She could have picked something that the audience would have been more familiar with while allowing Danny to be who he is.  I didn’t like it but I think Danny did the very best that he could with what he was given.  It was high energy and I loved the scatting.
Randy said that Danny sounded good and had a lot of …read more

Can you believe that we are already at the Top 3 on American Idol?  The eighth season has really flown by and I’m really excited. 

Tonight, the boys will perform two songs (including one chosen by the judges) and there are a lot of rumors about what they will sing spreading across the internet this morning.  I have no idea if any of it is true but Adam Lambert might sing “One” by U2 or “Wicked Game” by Chris Isaac, Kris Allen could perform “Apologize” by OneRepublic and Danny Gokey could possibly belt out “Dance Little Sister” by Terence …read more

This week, we get to see the American Idol season 8 finalists, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen and Danny Gokey going home for their homecoming celebrations!  It looks like it’s going to be an emotional episode and I really can’t wait.  I love those hometown episodes because the contestants really get to see how far they’ve come from being in relative obscurity at the supermarket to sheer pandemonium at their old high school.  Watch this preview from Good Day L.A.:

Danny Gokey took on a huge risk singing Aerosmith’s hit “Dream On.”  The choice really shocked me but I always say “go big or go home.”  Slash said that “it could go either way” and I couldn’t agree more!

It started a little rough but then he got into it and it’s hard to find fault with him since he tried something so difficult when this is clearly not his genre.  Still, I just don’t know how America is going to respond to that.
Randy said it was alright but not perfect or great but he gave him an A+ for effort.  …read more

For “Rat Pack Week” the mentor was Jamie Foxx.  They chose him because he has transcended the barriers in the industry by going from a television star, to winning an Academy Award (Ray) and a successful musician.

Kris Allen was the first to perform, singing “The Way You Look Tonight.”  I thought it was a great performance and Jamie Foxx had some great things to say about him.
Allison Iraheta sang “Someone To Watch Over Me” and I thought it was a very good performance even though judge, Simon Cowell, worried that her lack of confidence would land her in trouble.
Matt …read more