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Danny Gokey, a church music director from Milwaukee, is a Top 12 finalist on "American Idol" Season 8. His version of Mariah Carey's "Hero" wowed judges and fans, who picked him to be a semifinalist. Gokey's wife died from a heart condition four weeks before he auditioned in Kansas City. Gokey said on the show that he hopes people can get to know his wife through his performance.
For 'American Idol' news and episode recaps, click here.
To see photos of Danny Gokey, cli...
For 'American Idol' news and episode recaps, click here.
To see photos of Danny Gokey, cli...
Danny Gokey, a church music director from Milwaukee, is a Top 12 finalist on "American Idol" Season 8. His version of Mariah Carey's "Hero" wowed judges and fans, who picked him to be a semifinalist. Gokey's wife died from a heart condition four weeks before he auditioned in Kansas City. Gokey said on the show that he hopes people can get to know his wife through his performance.
For 'American Idol' news and episode recaps, click here.
To see photos of Danny Gokey, click here.
For 'American Idol' news and episode recaps, click here.
To see photos of Danny Gokey, click here.
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