American Idol Update

For the past few months, our new season of American Idol has introduced the fans to some of the finest talent we've ever had in history. As the Top 13 were reduced to 10, we are now left with 3 finalists in American Idol. They wanted to prove that they can go all the way like Jordin Sparks, David Cook, & Kelly Clarkson. They were all fan favorites in the competition; no one wanted them to leave. Unfortunately, one of these contestants would have to step off the stage & leave forever. Surprisingly, the bottom two were the contestants who many thought would be in the finals: Adam Lambert & Danny Gokey. Out of the two talented contestants standing before them, the one packing the bags is: Danny Gokey.

Daniel Jay Gokey, known as Danny Gokey, is an American singer and church music director fro Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Gokey rose to national fame with hi participation in the eight season of American Idol. On August 8, 2008, he auditioned in Kansas City, Missouri, along with his friend Jamar Rogers, who is also from Milwaukee. Both made it through to Hollywood, but Rogers was eliminated from the competition prior to the semifinals. Gokey was recently nominated in his state of Wisconsin for WAMI {Wisconsin Area Music Industry} award for best Christian/Gospel Artist of the Year. However, he lost to Chad James, a local Christian artist in April 2009 during his run on American Idol.

Danny Gokey was given mostly exceptional opinions. During his Top 4 performance, Paula Abdul gave him an "A for effort." He made it to the top three, along with Adam Lambert & Kris Allen, but was eliminated from the competition. Of course, he didn't get into the competition for some big time contract or make the big bucks. He went into the competitio, to dedicate his performance to his wife, Sophia Martinez. A huge fan of American Idol, she died during routine surgery for congenital heart disease in July 2008. Since then, it's been his goal to make her proud & prove that he can do impossible tasks. This won't be the last time we hear from Danny Gokey, for I predict he will be a greater alumni than any in American Idol history.

As we draw closer to the epic season finale, we are now left with two contestants. Who will go on to become the next American Idol? Only one can accomplish that dream, one will step forth onto the road of greatness. Only you can decide who you want to win. Until then, I only have one thing left to suggest: break a leg!