Gokey Photo: Fox
The American Idol Top 10 did press in Los Angeles for their tour. Examiner.Com talked to all ten Idols. Here is what Danny Gokey had to say.
EXAMINER: Who are your musical inspirations?
GOKEY: I come from a gospel background so Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, then Rascal Flats from when they were up and coming. Boyz II Men, Brian McKnight, Lauryn Hill even Metallica.
EXAMINER: Who are your heroes?
GOKEY: Martin Luther King,Abe Lincoln. They are historical leaders that we learned about in school. I respect the way that they went about bringing the political views and the religious views by promoting "only" love and not hurt. No hurt to you and your family and you can still spread love and America history showed that. I am the type of people who likes to see a group of people embracing love. Sorry if that is a little deep. I like things that makes you think.
EXAMINER: I like it.
EXAMINER: If you could do a duet with one person or group who would it be?
GOKEY: I will name three. Marc Anthony, Brian Mc Knight and Lauryn Hill.
EXAMINER: Do you have any messages to give to your fans?
GOKEY Be the best you can be, Be Fresh, Be new , Be different. Especially if you are trying to make it say on Idol. They don't want to see the same old thing. They want different.
EXAMINER: How is it being on tour, adjusting to the tour bus?
GOKEY:This is my dream and when it is your dream you will adjust to almost anything. It is my passion so I am adjusting well.
Gokey just finished the Idols Live tour last month has signed a record deal with RCA Nashville.
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Comments
yuck - he is sooooo freaking fake and he is anything but original and himself...let alone accepting...hypocrite
Thank you for the interview with Danny. He's done a lot of funny interviews, but it's nice to see a more serious one sometimes.
He's doing extremely well so far after coming off the AI Tour very recently. I heard he's already started recording with RCA Nashville using Carrie Underwood's very successful producer, and did a full concert for a packed college crowd last weekend that got raves for Danny and the new band he had with him.
Great for Danny. I love country music and am looking forward to his CD and upcoming single.
Thank you for the interview with Danny. He's done a lot of funny interviews, but it's nice to see a more serious one sometimes.
He's doing extremely well so far after coming off the AI Tour very recently. I heard he's already started recording with RCA Nashville using Carrie Underwood's very successful producer, and did a full concert for a packed college crowd last weekend that got raves for Danny and the new band he had with him.
Great for Danny. I love country music and am looking forward to his CD and upcoming single.
I love Danny Gokey! He is so talented and can sing anything. Really looking forward to his country album; I'm not a country fan, but he has made me love even the country that he sings.
And I can say after meeting him twice, that he is the real deal; down to earth, accomodating to fans, and just obviously a very charitable person.
No one even knew (he kept it a secret) that during AI competition he volunteered at a homeless shelter every week; Richard Rushfield spilled the beans after the competition was over. He is a true hometown hero, in addition to being an excellent entertainer.
I am a huge Danny Gokey fan. He is an amazing singer and is wonderful with his fans. He is a caring, decent human being who wants to make the world a better place. We need more people like him.
I'm excited to hear his new album. Good luck Danny
Good luck Danny, I'm a huge fan! Your CD will be the first country CD I've ever purchased.
i absolutely love this man. goodluck on your career danny.
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