Danny was in the zone last night on stage!! When Lionel came out you could tell he was excited to be on the same stage and performing with him.  He was really getting into it along with dancing.

After never being in the bottom throughout the whole competition, Danny was sent packing last night.

Adam reacts when Danny is sent home.

Just because Danny has been voted off of American Idol does not mean we have seen the last of him.  Danny has big things planned for himself and his foundation that he started after his wife’s death.

Of course Danny will be touring this summer with the other top 10 finalists from this season.   The tour will begin July 5th in Portland Oregon at Rose Garden and end September 15 in Manchester New Hampshire at the Verizon Wireless Arena.

Danny’s beloved wife Sophia had a congenital heart condition and during her life had underwent many heart surgeries.  When she was 27, last July, she underwent a surgery to install a pacemaker and never woke up from the surgery.  She was a fan of  American Idol and was forever trying to get Danny to watch, he finally did a year before her death.  She also encourage him to audition.  Shortly after Sophia’s death Danny decided to audition and advanced to Hollywood and has been a fan ever since.

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After Sophia’s death, Danny started Sophia’s Heart Foundation. This foundation strives  to help needy children by providing food, clothing and shelters, along with offering scholarships.  Danny will continue to work faithfully with this foundation.

There is also an American Idol Finale Party planned for Danny on May 20th with Danny’s BFF Jamar Rogers as a special guest.

Danny also plans on starting his own eyeglasses line, imagine that.  Along with working on an album.

When asked what type of music he saw himself making he replied;

“I really want to do a soulful album, but I want to mix it with nice beats, like nice R&B beats, beats that get people’s heads moving, and mix it with a hint of a Latin vibe. I was with my wife for 12 years, she was Puerto Rican, and I’m so into salsa and meringue, and I want to mix it in one arena.”

Danny was also asked about when Kris was chosen first to enter into the finals, did you think you were going home?  Danny responded with…….

“I knew it was it for me. I was very confident in the fact that it was it for me. Actually, all day I thought it was it for me. Did I want it to be it for me? No. I wanted to go for the gold, just like they did, and it didn’t work out that way. The thing is, I’m a competitor by nature. I like to compete. I gave it what I gave it. Looking back, would I have done things different? Absolutely. But the one thing I can say is, I’m proud of my accomplishments, coming from losing my wife 10 months ago to where I am today. It wasn’t just a show I was in. I was battling different things. Not only in this competition did I keep my head up, but I also had to deal with that whole end of the spectrum, losing my wife. I saw strength in me that I didn’t know I had.”

Danny also added that the notorious scream could have been his down fall in all of this.  But no matter how this ended, this is one strong willed man.  I also believe that if someone can loose a loved one 10 months prior and go out a perform the way that he did that anything can be possible.  It also goes to show the dedication and love that Danny has for his wife.  I think all of this was in her memory.  And there are bigger things for Danny to come.

Well the road ended tonight for our Danny.  With all he gave it just was not enough to get him to the finals.  With Paula crying after the results were given, Danny sang his heart out!  I have no doubt that Danny will get a record deal!!! Let’s not forget either that he will be touring too!!!  So check back regularly for updates on Danny!!!

Danny, you are an outstanding vocalist and will shine!!!!!

Paula picked Danny’’s song;  “Dance Little Sister” by Terrence Trent D’Arby.

The judges ofcourse put in their two cents.  Randy smiled saying “way to jump it off ” and calling it “dope.”  Kara said she liked the song choice and it was the “money spot” but did not like the dancing.  “Way to go,” said Paula also adding “way to go.”  Simon called Danny’s dancing “desperate” and said he would have picked a different song.

Danny slowed things down with “You are so Beautiful” by Joe Cocker.

Randy said that this just proved why Danny is here because he can sing. Which is what this competition is about.  Kara said “everything you didn’t do in your first performance you just did it” calling Danny’s performance “stunning.”  Paula said that he showed his gospel and R&B part of his  voice and that he “nailed it.”  Simon said the song did not need rearranging calling it a “vocal masterclass.”

So how will American vote?  Will Danny go on to be in the Top2?

Danny  Gokey went back to Milwaukee, WI for what they are calling “Danny Gokey Day.”  His day consisted of  interviews, singing in church and reuniting with semifinalist Jamar Rogers,  and a mini concert at Summerfest Grounds.

Then he also got to throw the first pitch at Miller Park  for the sold-out Brewers-Cubs game along with singing the National Anthem.

Well even though he had a moment, well it really seemed like more than a moment,  last night, America still voted him into the top 3!!! I was very nervous especially when they put Kris in the safe seat first.  Danny said he laughed alot last night with his family, claiming that he thought he hit the note fine but then after watching it he realized he didn’t.  He also added that his aunt muted the TV.   Oh well, Danny you are  a member of the “boy’s club” now and have made to the “top 3.”

Danny decided to test the waters and go outside of his safe zone tonight.  Trying to reach the high pitch like Steven Tyler he did Aerosmith’s “Dream On.”  His performance was brill ant in my book, UNTIL…….. he did not quite reach the level that Steven does.  But he did at least put forth a great effort and was only doing what the judges kept telling him to do. But who really can do what Steven Tyler does? According to Simon, this was like something out of a horror movie but still keeps Danny safe this week.  Paula rocked out with him as usual, but said she wasn’t sure if this was such a good song choice for him.  Randy said it was “alright” but still gave him an A+ for effort. I am sure we will still see Danny in the Top 3!!!

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This was definitely Danny’s best performance in quite some time on Idol.  I think he finally really took a chance and it really paid off.  Being in the Top 2 proved it!  With only 4 left, now it’s getting VERY interesting!