Danny Gokey's Record Deal

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Published Sept. 3, 2009 at 12:32 p.m.

Season 8's third place finalist, Danny Gokey , has signed a recording contract with 19 Recordings/RCA Records Nashville. Known for his soulful voice on American Idol, Danny found success during Grand Ole Opry theme week with his performance of Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take The Wheel." Currently on tour with the rest of the Top 10 Idols, Danny Gokey sings two country songs, "What Hurts The Most" and "My Wish," both by Rascal Flatts ... Danny Gokey thanks his fans and everyone at American

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Kris Allen Vs. Adam Lambert: A Week-By-Week Comparison

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Published May 19, 2009 at 5:51 a.m.
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We look back at the 'American Idol' finalists' past 11 weeks and see how they really match up ... By Jim Cantiello ... Adam Lambert and Kris Allen ... Photo: F Micelotta / American Idol/ Getty Images ... Tuesday night's "American Idol" finale will have season-eight finalists (and roommates) Kris Allen and Adam Lambert going toe-to-toe in three rounds. Lambert is the odds-on winner come Wednesday night's results show, but we say Kris still has a fighting chance. Taking a cue from "America's Next

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'American Idol' Fans Think Kris Allen Is Heading Home

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Published May 13, 2009 at 3:11 a.m.

At least one 'Idol' fan in Times Square thinks Danny is out, because Adam and Kris are 'cuter.' ... By Eric Ditzian ... Kris Allen ... Photo: F Micelotta / American Idol/ Getty Images ... Anything could happen on Wednesday night's (May 13) second-to-last "American Idol" results show. Onetime dark horse and fast-rising fan fave Kris Allen might get the heave-ho. Danny Gokey, who's gone the entire season without being relegated to the bottom three, might see his luck run out. Even Adam Lambert,

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Did Simon Cowell's Lobbying For Adam Lambert Cross The Line?

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Published May 13, 2009 at 1:23 a.m.
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'American Idol' judge unabashedly requested that viewers vote the singer into next week's finale ... By James Montgomery ... Adam Lambert ... Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images ... If you watched Tuesday night's "American Idol," you're no doubt buzzing about Kris Allen's left-field take on Kanye West's "Heartless." But you're probably also talking about the actions — and comments — of Simon Cowell ... The cantankerous "Idol" judge spent the early portion of Tuesday's show sparring with

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Kris Allen Covers Kanye, Simon Feuds With Kara On 'American Idol'

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Published May 12, 2009 at 8:46 a.m.

Danny Gokey gets his groove on; Adam Lambert gets Bono's blessing to sing U2's 'One.' ... By James Montgomery ... Kris Allen (file) ... Photo: Michael Becker/ Getty Images/ Fox ... Let the speculation begin ... And no, we're not talking about who's going to win "American Idol," but rather, is Simon Cowell totally kissing the show goodbye? ... For weeks, there have been whispers that the cantankerous "Idol" judge might not be returning for the show's ninth season, and on Tuesday night's (May 12)

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'American Idol' Finalists Honored By Their Hometowns

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Published May 8, 2009 at 11:24 a.m.

Kris Allen, Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert visiting their hometowns on Friday ... By Gil Kaufman ... The "American Idol" top three ... Photo: M. Becker/ Getty Images ... After months of only getting to watch them on TV, the hometowns of all three "American Idol" finalists will finally get to see their favorite sons in the flesh on Friday (May 8). Since they advanced to the top three on Wednesday night, Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey and Kris Allen have all returned to their respective hometowns, which

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Has 'American Idol' Become A Boys Club?

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Published May 7, 2009 at 3:27 a.m.
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For the first time in 'Idol' history, the top three are all male ... By Chris Harris ... Danny Gokey, Adam Lambert and Kris Allen on "American Idol" on Wednesday ... Photo: M Becker/American Idol 2009/Getty Images ... For the first time in eight seasons of "American Idol," the top three contenders are all guys — which means for the first time in "Idol" history, America is getting back-to-back male champions, following last year's showdown between David Archuleta and the eventual victor, David

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Danny Gokey's 'Dream On': The Story Behind The Cover

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Published May 6, 2009 at 8:29 a.m.
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'American Idol' singer gives Aerosmith song's lyrics a gospel flavor ... By Gil Kaufman ... Danny Gokey performs "Dream On" on "American Idol" on Tuesday ... Photo: R. Mickshaw/ Getty Images/ Fox ... There's a very good reason the "American Idol" top four didn't mess around very much with the arrangements of the classic-rock songs they performed on Tuesday night: a) they probably weren't allowed to and, more important, b) these songs are really, really hard to sing as is ... Take, for example,

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'American Idol': On the scene for Top 4 performance night...and chaos

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Published May 6, 2009 at 5:30 a.m.
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After a series of terrifying events during dress rehearsal, tonight's broadcast of American Idol somehow came off without a hitch -- unless you count Danny Gokey's Dementor-like inhalation of the big note in "Dream On" -- and while I may ...

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'American Idol' Rehearsal Canceled After Injury, Raining Glass

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Published May 5, 2009 at 7:56 a.m.
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Stage manager was rushed to the hospital following a mishap on the staircase ... By Gil Kaufman ... Slash with "American Idol" contestants Kris Allen, Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta and Adam Lambert ... Photo: M Becker/American Idol ... As if performance night for the "American Idol" top four weren't dramatic enough, just hours before Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Danny Gokey and Allison Iraheta took the stage in Los Angeles, TMZ reported that stage manager Debbie Williams was injured in a mishap on

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