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Danny Gokey
American singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Daniel Jay Gokey (born April 24, 1980) is an American singer and former church music director. He was the third-place finalist on the eighth season of American Idol.[1][2] After his placing on the show, Gokey signed to 19 Recordings and RCA Nashville at the beginning of a career in country music, releasing the single "My Best Days Are Ahead of Me." His debut album, My Best Days, was released in March 2010.
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Birth name | Daniel Jay Gokey |
Born | (1980-04-24) April 24, 1980 (age 44) |
Origin | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Discography | Danny Gokey discography |
Years active | 2008–present |
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Website | dannygokey |
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After leaving RCA Nashville in November 2011, he gravitated his music towards an adult pop/contemporary Christian sound and subsequently made a record deal with BMG Rights Management in May 2013. He released his second studio album, Hope in Front of Me, in 2014.