American Idol 8 - Top 36 - Group 1 - Meet Danny Gokey

Age: 28
Hometown: Milwaukee
Occupation: Church Music Teacher
Birthday: April 24, 1980

Four weeks prior to his audition, his wife, Sophia, passed away because of heart disease. Both him and his best Friend, Jamar Rodgers made it to the Hollywood Rounds but the later was cut before making it in the top 36.

He sang I Heard It To The Grapevine during the auditions and completely wowed the judges. Randy even said that he's one of the best he've seen.

He continued to impress the judges during Day 1 and the Group Night. He was grouped with his best friend, Jamar Rodgers along with Taylor Vaifanua and another girl. They sang Somebody to Love in A Capella.

After surviving the infamous Group Rounds he sang I Hope You Dance during the last day of Hollywood Rounds. Thus solidifying his Top 36 Spot.

I Heard It To The Grapevine


Kiss From A Rose


Somebody To Love


I Hope You Dance


My rating:
Over all: 10/10
Vocals: 10/10
Looks: 7/10

Will he be in the final 12? A MUST!!!