After missing the cut to compete in next week’s splashy American Idol finale, Danny Gokey had a message to fans: “People need to vote,” he said during a conference call Thursday with reporters. “This competition is not over yet. I have a feeling it’s gonna be a very tight race.”
An early favorite, the judges and millions of viewers had expected Gokey to go up against glam rocker Adam Lambert in the finale, but the Milwaukee music teacher and worship leader, 29, said low-key strummer Kris Allen deserved his shot. “One thing I admire about Kris is he’s very mellow, and that’s one character trait I’ve always wanted,” Gokey revealed. “I’m an intense person.”
But Gokey wasn’t shocked by last night’s turn of events. “I was confident in the fact that it was it for me,” he said. “Did I want it to be? No. I wanted to go for the gold. I’m a competitor by nature.”
What hurt him in the end? Gokey thinks it could have been his inability — unlike Lambert and Allen — to put his own spin on his song selections. “You have to change up every song,” he said. “It kinda stinks because at this point, it’s more than singing. People want to see an old song made fresh again.”
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I remembered Danny on an interview saying that he didn’t know a lot of songs，which made the competition really tough for him.
Maybe people would criticize him for his inability, but that is no big deal for me.Because when it turns down to real business, few musicians have to care about th arrangement of the songs themselves–the producers have them all.
Danny has proved that he has got master class vocal, and the likability, which may guarantee a good album sale~
Besides,how many of them have the COURAGE to admit their inability!
I agree Danny it DOES stink and its NOT about singing its about MARKETABILITY!!! I am still pretty bummed about it. I remember when AI was about singing its not anymore. I do still wonder why? Paula chose that song for him when she is in the industry and knows TONS of way more popular other songs than that one.. I really think they pimped him early and then threw him a bone! did you see how she cried after Danny was voted off? Maybe she did feel guilty for giving him this song and some have said maybe- the producers made her? See when they pimp you like that look out because that means they really don’t want you to win. Someone mentioned he could have sang- I believe you can fly by R kelly he would have soared on that but they wanted this finale. I don’t know I am disappointed in the show and more people are this year because its not about talent anymore.. AND REMEMBER THE I TUNES Danny was not getting enough spins! someday I think Paula will write a book there is sooooom much that goes on behind the scenes that we don’t see! And what a facinating book it will be!! It will a number one seller! Lythgowe the guy who used to be on the show and run it said they can put anyone in the bottom 3 they want to! What else can they do that they want too? and of course the contestants are not allowed to talk about it. There is even an article on Mjs blog about this.. EVER WATCHED THE MOVIE QUIZ SHOW? RENT IT ITS REALLY An eye opener as to what goes on behind the scenes.
I heard yesterday that it came out years ago that the producer picks the winner. That is why we all called for 2 hours and never got through. I did not get to vote 1 time because all lines were busy. This is not fair to Danny. We kept him out of the bottom 3 all season, we would not let him down in the end. Then the singer Came out with Adam Lambert written on her costume. All advertisements for American Idol, like on Facebook had Adams picture. It sure looks like a set up to me. Danny is still the winner in my book. amazon is to email me when Danny’s CD comes out. Let’s make him a winner anyway, without American Idol.
In the 2 hours of voting, I tried non-stop to vote for Danny (no breaks for ANYTHING) and I only got through maybe 100 times. Maybe. It was so frustrating. All circuits busy or just dead silence. I think the whole show is rigged.
BUT I LOVE MY DANNY GOKEY WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL AND I SUPPORT HIM IN HIS MUSIC AND HIS FOUNDATION! GO DANNYGOKEY! YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!
Yes and I agree lets make him a WINNER without American Idol.
I feel he was robbed and like Clay Aiken was nobody could get through on the lines..Even though he came in third it’s like he was meant to be the runner up to me. Alot of people are upset about Danny being voted off!!!
One more bit of news despite the producers I just found out-
on the charts!!!!
I TUNES rankings-These are the top
Idol rankings for all the songs as these were the ones that scored the highest!!! this week.
Heartless- 588 5.o stars
One- 420 4.5 stars
You are So Beautiful- 451 5.0 stars!!!!!!YES DAnny beat out Adam! That’s really cool isnt it? I agree with Yvonne!
Lets really get behind DANNY and make his new single when it comes out number one
He was meant to the the winner!!! I meant this week he would have been in the running for runner-up! One really good thing that is happening people are really starting to like Danny and feel like he was robbed so he will get alot of symapathy for a change. They always thought he was trying to Get sympathy and get votes which was such a lie and now he will be getting sympathy when he did not even TRY in anyway TO get it
It goes to show that..haters always lose and WINNERS never quit!
you know what? i think that the real reason why Danny-san didn’t make it to the finals is because of what he commented after his 2nd performance. i think that a lot of fans got turned off. sorry, Danny-san, but i really think that’s what it is. i mean like, here’s a fact: Kris-san [okay, i'm a fan, not a hater!!], vocally and musically, i really, really REALLY think Danny’s better. but, why did he last long in the competition? because of his creativity. did you notice that? i mean like, his songs are always great because he totally makes the arrangements different and puts a twist like playin’ the guitar, blha, blah, blah.. well, that’s all, i think.. -_-