Have you seen the Top 13 American Idol Season 8 finalists? Six girls and seven boys are going to compete for becoming the next American Idol. Among them, Danny Gokey, a 28 years old church praise and worship music director from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While he enjoys the job at the church, Danny would rather sing the mainstream music of the young generation. This is totally understandable.
Instruments Danny plays: vocals only
Auditioned in: Kansas City, Missouri, on August 8th 2008, just one month after his wife, Sophia, suffered a heart surgery and died from post-surgery complications. She had always encouraged Danny to go for the contest, as she believed in his talent.
For the Top 13 Hollywood week, his song of choice was “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” by Michael Jackson.
Will Danny Gokey win this season of American Idol contest? This is far too early to tell, but he surely has a touching story. Besides, his presence on the scene is good, his voice sounds almost like a professional, so he’s got enough chances to win. Are you betting on Danny Gokey for the big finale?
