Danny Gokey finished third on the recently completed season eight of TV's “American Idol.” He was voted off of the show in the next-to-last episode, leaving Adam Lambert and Kris Allen to battle it out for the title on the season finale.
So, it might seem as if Gokey was never really a central part of the conversation about who would win this past season.
But Gokey he suspects he was much closer to winning it all than many people assume. While most observers (not to mention the “Idol” judges) expected Lambert — with his big voice, flashy goth clothes and makeup and his strong stage presence — to win easily, Gokey thinks his main competition was Allen, whose smoother mainstream pop sound and boy-next-door image carried him to the upset win over Lambert.
Had he beaten out Allen to reach the finals, Gokey thinks he might well be wearing the “Idol” crown.
“When I got voted off, I think me and Kris kind of tended to draw from the same crowd,” Gokey said in a late-June phone interview. “So if I wouldn't have gotten voted off, and he got voted off, I think our fan bases probably would have voted for each other (over Lambert).”
Still, it's not as if the ending has been all bad for Gokey. He has a featured slot on the current “American Idols Live” tour, singing a four-song solo set. That's generous compared with the stage time everyone but Lambert and Allen will receive.
Read the rest: Third place is the charm for “Idol” Gokey – Columbian.com.
Good article…..but the comments that follow aren’t too nice, unfortunately
Shirl, Hope you having a nice fourth…..nice article….
I didn’t read the comments…..
I don’t mean to sound nagetive with this nut I think that with a Kris/Danny finale Adam would have the advantage
Kris and Adam fans love their bromance and love the fact that they are from group 2 I think they would want someone from Krisam to win but I do think Danny would still have a good shot at the title
I do love the fact that Danny isn’t afraid to speak what he feels is the truth
Thanks karen….leaving for a cookout with friends soon. Hoping you’re enjoying your holiday too. AND all the rest of you ladies!
i went to the website and read the whole article including the comments (though i was dreading to do it) and found one that i really liked (by Nikki). Girls, you should really read that one (don’t bother with othe comments). I totally agree with what she wrote there (assuming she’s a female) except for 1 part, she’s a kris allen fan but thanks to her for defending Danny.
Oh, I’ve stopped reading those negative posts long ago. There will always be people who have to hate on someone…can’t stop them so I just avoid them.
I still wonder what the actual tally was on the night Danny supposedly received the fewest votes and left the show. I still wonder about that, but like Danny, just gotta move on and embrace all the positives!
Happy 4th all!
Don’t let these negative comments rent any space in your brains. A waste of time. These blogs are such a minority of thoughts. There is a BIG world out there. The way I see it, Kris song “Heartless” fits the profile of many people. What is really sad is the webmasters of these sites incite hate to get high traffic. What a legacy to leave. It’s refreshing to come to this site and chill. Not that we can’t disagree about things. It’s just I need a rest for little while longer. I’m sure we all come from different places but it’s nice we all can agree on Danny.
One last thing before I leave for the fireworks. I found this in my inbox from a friend. God doesn’t give you the people you want, He gives you the people you NEED: to help you, to hurt you, to leave you, to love you and to make you into the person you were meant to be….
Dee,
I love that…what a good friend….
I take back my comment about Adam having the advantage he would have Kris fans but Danny has such a strong fanbase and would also probably pick up the causal viewer who only votes on the finale
Janis- Danny,Kris,Adam all have a strong base. The challenge will be to reach beyond and capture a wider audience. I’m going to do my best to support Danny.
Dee I was just thinking about how the finale could have been and I think that they all will do well Adam=Freddy mercury Kris=Jason Marz Danny=Rascal flats
oh and Allison=pink
I agree. In my family I was for Danny, younger son for Allison and my older son was Adam. I’m the one with the money to spend.
yes Tomorrow night is the first american idol concert and I CANT wait I will glued to the computer!! hopefully someone will be able to get on a web cam some where!!!! Its going to be sooo good!!! Oh I am so excited for Danny to sing!!!!
Ditto!!!!
Deb,
You are right. It is going to be so exciting and I’m not even going to the concert. I say ‘get those cameras rolling’ and ‘keep the pics coming’. The Danny fans will be entertaining us from the web, I hope.
Hope you all had a super holiday. We were out of town and got back late. But of course I like to keep updated on what you ladies are saying so I jumped on the computer as soon as I could.
I can’t wait to see the his set! I bet he gets the same volume or more of cheers that Kris and Allison gets I’m not sure if Adam will get less/same/more cheers I hear that the crowds love him but those who hate him HATE HIM like people with Danny
(I don’t know why their the best) and I can’t wait to see him perform a
the entire version of P.Y.T
I also can’t wait to see Allison’s and Adams songs and sets
Hey guys!!!
someone got to watch the rehearsal Idol show and that Danny singing Maria Maria by Santana!!!
http://twitter.com/MissAnalia says: Danny don’t know first, second Maria Maria and Wish
She also has more spoilers but they’re in spanish hmm.
Someone said that Danny got hurt by tapping Adam back, Adam’s spiky jacket. I guess next time they should hand five instead
got this from idolforums
http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=614945&st=80
Hi there, I have started a thinking of you card on groupcard.com for Danny for Thursday for the 1 year anniversary of Sophia’s death, Please sign and show your love and prayers for him on a very hard day for him! ITS FREE! IT ONLY TAKES A SECOND!
http://www.groupcard.com/c/tQQp49Bd_Yy
from idolforums too.
Thanks rachel!
Maria Maria is a great song!
that must be the song that Danny talked about as a song with Latin feeling!
just wanna watch him perform ASAP!
Danny will do a great job singing Maria Maria…He said he
was going to do one with a Latin beat to it….Can’t wait for
the concert…Anxious to see more of our Danny…
Thanks Amy for posting this article~
though it doesn’t say anything new, our Danny is just awesome!
love the word he used to sum up his idol experience: hope.
Adam’s spiky jacket!
If i were the director of the tour, i would not allow such dangerous costume to be on stage…
Adam’s eyeliner is enough…
Hope Danny’s hand is alright~
Joanna
You go girl!!! Are you looking forward to the concert tonite???
Hopefully, somebody will get a video of it, only Danny of course, and we can see him perform his four songs… Love
PYT, wonder what his other song will be???
Twitter: Owlki
Hey Gokey gals!
Details about Danny’s meetings in Nashville:
When Danny Gokey was in Nashville this past Tuesday, he met not only with Sony Nashville but with Word Entertainment. But Danny has yet to make a decision about his recording career. “Basically, they were preliminary talks — where we could go and what we could do.”
The meeting with Word put Danny in touch with Mark Bright. He’s Word’s president and CEO, but he’s better known as a producer who has worked with Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts. “He’s someone I’m very interested in working with,” Danny says.
The only problem — Bright runs a Christian record label. “I told him, ‘I don’t want to be signed to a Christian label, because I don’t want to exclude anyone,’” Danny says. “I am who I am and I have my beliefs, but I don’t want to exclude anyone. I want my music and my message and my foundation to get out and touch as many people as they can.
“He was completely okay with that. He was like, ‘We can think in alternate routes.’ It was really cool.”
Wherever Danny lands, his first CD likely will consist of largely outside material, since Danny has chosen to dedicate time to his Sophia’s Heart Foundation and leave most of the songwriting to the professionals. “I’m not fully there yet in my writing skills. There’s a level of writing that just are hits. I’m not there yet.
“I want to be a hit. This ain’t about the money. I know I can make more money writing, but it’s not about that yet. That’ll come. I’m looking for longevity. I’m looking to get my foot all the way through the door.”
Whether or not Danny ultimately signs with either of the companies that met with him Tuesday, there’s a good chance his recording career will take him to Nashville. “I hope so,” he says. “I love Nashville. I hope it works out of Nashville.”
http://blogs.usatoday.com/idolchatter/2009/07/more-on-danny-gokeys-nashville-visit.html
Twitter: Owlki
I read MissAnalia on twitter and she classified Danny’s set on the ‘awesome’ category.
He’s singing PYT, Maria Maria, WHTM and My Wish.
He was also the only idol that went to say hi and give kisses after the rehearsal to the 9 lucky girls that were invited to watch the dress rehearsal. Apparently they were hanging outside the arena, hoping to meet the idols and an AI guy asked if they wanted to watch it. The only other idol they talked to was Allison, that they had met the day before.
The part in spanish says that they show Ford videos at the beginning and, after the break, the videos that the idols shot for Disney.
Erika,
Thanks so much…Been wondering what happened with those meetings…Wonder when he will make his decision?? I know
Danny has a plan for his direction in his music and with
SHF….Just wish we could know when all this will happen..
I want an album soon… Will be standing in line for it….
Of course, Danny’s set would be “awesome” because he’s the
best…..See what a great guy our Danny is,only idol to go
and greet those girls(besides Allison)…They must have been
thrilled, know I would have been jumping all over the place….
Hi Gokey girls, I’m so thrilled by the concert and CAN NOT wait for news how it all went for Danny.
Erika, thank you so much for the info on Danny’s meetings and rehearsals. It looks like things are really looking up for Danny. I have always thought that his performances are in the awesome category, but it was still great to hear.
Karen, you were up as early as ever. How was the parade and barbaque?
Goodmorning gokey girls– I am eagerly waiting to see what is going to happen in the concerts today! thanks rachel and erika for all the info.!
Hi Gokey Gals,
Just wondering if you all saw this from Idol News: More on Danny Gokey’s Nashville visit: When Danny Gokey was in Nashville this past Tuesday, he met not only with.. http://bit.ly/2FNfE
Hi VickieCarol, Erika posted this info earlier and I was really happy to hear the news. Ref. to today’s concert, I would really love to hear Danny’s version of Maria,Maria.Do you think that we get to see some footage from the concert?
Hannele,
I sure hope someone can video some of Danny’s performances and share it with his fans here. Amy said she will post everything she can for us.
For us gals that won’t be attending the concert that is going to be such a thrill.
I wonder if Danny will sign with Sony Nashville or Word Entertainment.
Twitter: Owlki
Ah, of course we know Danny is awesome but I get from MissAnalia’s twitter that she’s a Kradison fan (Kris, Adam and Allison).
She said that some sets were good and some were awesome. When asked to be more specific, she said that the good ones were Michael, Scott and Megan.
I’m so happy that Danny is taking his time to decide about the record deal, weighting up what is best for him and for SHF. I hope he signs with Sony Nashville, though.
VickieCarol,
I hope that whatever record label Danny is going sign with, that his amazing talent will be given all the attention it deserves. I want him to be around long term making beautiful music.
Danny says he doesn’t want to be labeled with a Christian label because he doesn’t want to exclude anyone. He has a good point.
So, he may just sign with the Sony Nashville, since Word Entertainment is a Christian label. Is that what you guys think?
I think he is so smart to weigh out his options so that he makes the right decision for his music.
At least we have news about who the meetings were with during his visit with Nashville.
I am too excited today over our hot danny!
Yes, Hannele, I would love to see Danny get a lot more attention in the media. I’m sure once he gets out on the tour more people will be taking notice of him. There aren’t many people who can sing with emotion, like Danny.
Randy Travis, the country singer, said that most singers only dream of having that kind of emotion that Danny has when he sings. That was a great compliment for Danny.
Thanks Vickie!
That’s great news!
Sony Nashville and Word Entertainment~
I really appreciate Danny’s attitude towards Christian label and i love his competitive personality for being a hit!
The fact that he is looking for longevity reminds me of his idol Brian McKnight~
just love every side of him~
I am glad that things are in the works regarding a record deal, hopefully sony will offer him the country record label deal!
Hi Latrece, and ladies,
I can just imagine how hyped and excited Danny and the idols are today. Hope everything goes perfectly for him. I hope he sends a tweet or two when he has time today.
Erika,
I also hope that Danny signs with Sony Nashville. Look what they have done for Carrie Underwood’s career.
Joanna,
Yes, he does have a great attitude about life and what’s important. He’s a talented singer with great qualities.
Hi VickieCarol, joanna and hannele– glad to hear from you all this morning. I am glad that joanna and hannele are able to join us this morning!
VickieCarol you are absolutely right about Danny’s talent; I was listening to his studio version of PYT JESUS take the WHEEL, and CROCS, he was awesome!
I cannot wait to see a glimpse of Danny today, the only problem is that I forgot to registered active in the forum yet, I wonder will I be able to see the videos?! I am heart broken If I can’t!
correction I registered but I am not active yet in the forum.
Yes Latrece,
He’s amazing. I love those songs you mentioned and You are so Beautiful and What Hurts the Most. I listened to that one over and over. It just does something to me and others too, I’m sure. These two songs especially just cut right to the soul for me. Danny has always said that music is supposed to reach people and connect to them on a deep level and his music certainly does that to me.
When Danny sings, it isn’t that he is just singing words. It feels like his soul is singing to our soul. I know that probably sounds corny, but I’m not at good with the words and expressing them as you are Latrece.
Latrece,
Don’t waorry, the process of active is really quick~
VickieCarol you expressed yourself just fine to me. I woke up really early this morning completely anxious about what Danny is going to do today; I am overly excited! and You are absolutely correct YASB and WHTM, those songs are gut wrenching soul searching types of songs that Danny sings so well!
really Joanna? when will I become active, I registered on yesterday?
Latrece,
Which forum did you register for? I’m clueless!!!
sorry for the spelling mistake…
i’m not good at express my feelings when i heard Danny either…
Well because I am not computer savy all I know is that I registered here on this site, are there different forums for danny?
Latrece,
yes, it took me only one day to become active~
I didn’t know you had to register on this site to get info. on the tour I thought that Amy was just going to post it. See Latrece, I’m not computer savvy either but you know more than I do, ha.
Latrece,
many Danny fans go to idf for information~
yeah I guess we are the blind leading the blind ha? well I will figure it out later. But I am excited to be talking with you lovely ladies Joanna and VickieCarol reagarding our awesome Danny.
Joanna,
I follow Idol New on twitter, maybe they will have lots of idol updated about the tour.
VickieCarol– she ( AMY) probably will post it on blog, but she will place it in the forum as well; they expressed that the forum is more organized. The forum is located at the top page on the far right it says (FORUM)
I mean Idol updates.
Joanna how do you go to Idf, is there a site address?
I can tell we are PUMPED! today for DANNY DANNY DANNY! so Danny is singing PYT, Maria Maria, WHTM, and MY Wish, awesome! he is going to kill those songs!those are very heart felt songs, right in his niche!
Latrece,
Thank you, I see it now. I will register, I certainly wouldn’t want to miss out on anything you ladies have to say.
The blind leading the blind, yep you’re funny.
http://idolforums.com/index.php?showforum=577
here
WOW I was listening to Maria Maria and it has a portion in there where danny has to sing in spanish, can you believe it?! Danny singing in Spanish, that is going to be hot hot hot! to hear his sexy voice sing that spanish note!!!!
Thank you sweet Joanna for the site address!
Oh, those lucky ladies. I envy those lucky ladies who will be hearing Danny sing to them, live and in person today.
Yes, Latrece, he will kill those songs today. Kill is a good thing in today’s slang, right? Ha Just kidding!!! I am catching up on the new slang terms and I already knew that one. hee, hee Like bad means good, see. lol
VickieCarol,
I only took Amy to activate tmy Forum account like couple of hours. I was just watching the re-run of the Michael Jackson week and I was can’t get enough Danny’s version of PYT. I*m so frustrated that I don’t get to see any of the concerts..
VickieCarol– yes that is right, like phatt means good!ooh I can’t wait to see clips of him singing that latin flavor in SPANISH Whew!
Girls, sorry about my typing mistakes today.. I’m just too fast on the keyboard today.. At what time does the concert start there?
ooh I feel you hannele– we are just going to have to cope with seeing it here on video hopefully!
I don’t know, I ‘m guessing around 7pm here. I could be wrong, I need to find out!
Yes, Hannele,
I know what you mean. I have watched the performances of Danny’s on Americanidol.com, over and over. He also loved performing that song, PYT. I guess that is why he is singing it on the tour.
I’ll bet when his album comes out we will have a lot more ~favorite~ songs we love to hear him sing.
i listened to Maria Maria by Santana and i am pretty sure Danny’s gonna kill it!
remember his performance on the finale?!
he really enjoyed it!
Joanna– The song Maria Maria is going to fit his voice perfectly that R&B mix with the latin flavor that he so dearly loves, then it has a serious beat with an erotic tone to it!
hannele—is it nighttime where you are at? what about you Joanna? what time of day is it where you are at?
Hannele and Girls,
Went to the grocery store this am and came back to find all
this wonderful comments about our Danny,,LUV it… Listening
to his CD from all the shows….WOW!! Hopefully we’ll be
able to get some video of the concert showing our Danny..
I know Amy will get us she can…. About Nashville, wondering
when Danny will be signing….I feel like he’s going with
Sony…Know he’s thought about his decision alot…He knows
what he wants to further his musical career and the SHF…
I’m listening right now to PYT, hope he wears his PYT glasses
tonight.. Oh my, how I love that DJG!!!!!
Latrece,
I’m listening to “September” now.. Jumping around in my chair..Oh, that Danny can sing..LUV IT!!!!!! Don’t you just
love him….Hope his “pimple will be better tonight”…Can’t
have anything on that hot face….
Hi karen— I guess most of the gokey girls are still sleeping from yesteday’s fun. I believe Danny will sign with SONY Nashville; this is the best route for him; he will get sign I guarantee you! he has too much to offer for them to pass him up! he is singing some awesome songs on tour our favorites! WHTM,PYT, MY WISH!
Yes karen I hope his pimple go away! I’m sure they’re going to cover it up good with makeup!
September was one of those song that Paula said danny has the sexiest voice ever! which does! he tore that song up!
Morning Karen,
Glad you are with us. I agree about Sony. I think he will eventually go with those guys too. Do you think they will give him enough leeway to do the music he thinks is right for him? I sure hope so. I hear some labels are really strict.
Jumping around in your chair. You’re funny!!! Just don’t fall!!!
Maybe some scruff has grown back out on Danny’s cute little face so even if the pimple is still there it won’t be seen.
I just listened to Maria Maria. I have heard that song and I also think Danny will “KILL” that song and bring his own flavor to it.
Yes, Paula surely knows what she’s talking about. Danny does have the sexiest voice ever.
VickieCarol– I believe the record label will allow him some flexibility with his style of music; the style of music will be the agreement upon danny signing the contract. writing the song will be a collaboration between danny and the record company. David Cook broke the mold with the record Label controlling the singers of American Idol, they will have more input this time.
Yes VickieCarol— that song is blazzing hot for Danny’s sexy raspy voice!
Oh, Latrece,
That’s great!!! I’m glad to hear that he will have more control.
Remember when Simon said Danny has a sound like Michael McDonald? I just pulled him up on you tube and yes, Danny does have that soulful sound.
I am too ready to hear what danny’s performance was like today! does anyone know what time the show is goind to start!
oops! “going” not goind
Vickie Carol,
Where is the link to “Maria Maria”.. I must have overlooked
it…I’m so excited, can’t wait till tonight.. Did you ever
get registered?? I have trouble with the computer, so hope
I can find my way around the forum… It looks intemidating (?)
to me…. Just don’t want to miss a thing about our Danny…
Just wish the whole concert was nothing but Danny…
Latrece,
I don’t know what time it starts. But it probably hasn’t started yet. I think they are three or four hours behind Central time, which is my time zone. It is only 9:50 a.m. here.
VickieCarol– yes danny is definitely the white boy with soul–his genre is blue eye soul (that is classified with Caucasians’ who sing soul music) like our sweet danny for sure.
Karen you just have to go on y-tube to find santana; it is hot!
I think it is at seven…So for me it’ll be 10:00…Boy,
I’m going to have me a nap so I’ll be ready….Just can’t
wait…I’m so jealous of all the Portland Fans….Hope there
is lots of purple,,so Danny can see all the love for him……
Karen,
I read it somewhere and also Joanne was talking about the Maria Maria song.
Joanne do you remember the site we read that info. on?
I know what you mean about the forum registration looking intimidating. I am going to register, I pulled up the page to do it but I decided to wait. When I saw the format, there seemed to be so much info., everywhere.
Girl, I agree, just wish the whole concert was nothing but Danny.
Remember when Danny said that he wanted to do Micheal Mcdonald
song for the duet with Kris, but Kris wanted to do something
else…..Danny does so sound like him..
Karen,
That’s 7 p.m. Portland time, right?
Latrece, I haven’t ever heard that description. ***Blue eyed Soul*** Yep, that’s our Danny, the white boy with Soul!!!
Let’s go Danny Fans!!! Show our Danny some LOVE with all that PURPLE… I hope Portland has an invasion of the color PURPLE.
Karen,
I haven’t heard that about Danny wanting to do a duet with Kris, a Michael McDonald song. I wonder why they didn’t do that. It would be awesome.
Joanne and Hannele must have left. It must be late where they live. Girls, did you retire for the night?
VickieCarol– yep it is called Blue eyed soul! I hope our danny gets bombarded with an infusion of purple!
Carlos Santana Maria Maria– have a couple of wonderful handosme talented rough necks from the hood singing and rapping with Santana with his latin exotic flavor! wonderful mixture!
Yeah I guess Joanna and hannele are sleeing now?! possibly waiting for tonight for the concerts to kick in!
VickieCarol,
I did’nt make myself clear enough-forgive me…Rock night..
He said that on the interview with Micheal S… Do you remember now???.
Just listened to “MARIAMARIA” Oh my gosh, Danny will have
us drooling for sure with that song…I’m so excited, can’t
hardly type…Can you tell I’m excited???
Latrece,
Yes, they are probably sleeping. It is difficult with the time difference.
I know the Portland fans feel lucky to have the first concert there in their hometown. They get to experience the whole thing first.
yes yes karen danny will KILL that song with his sexy rasy hot voice mix with the latin flavor!
Karen,
Sometimes I can be clueless, so never-mind me. Yes, I do remember Danny saying that about the song choice. He let Kris pick the song. Then neither one of them was comfortable doing that performance.
And Simon did say that Danny had a soulful voice like Michael McDonald, a white guy with soul, he said.
Yes, I can definitely see that you are excited. Can you imagine the how excited the ladies who are going to the concert today are going to be?
Latrece said that the correct term for a white boy with soul is Blue eyed Soul. Gee, I learn something new from you all everyday.
Boy, I’m so tired of looking at this blank no face gravatar. I really need to get a picture on it. If I’m tired of it I’m sure all of you are tired of looking at it.
well that goes for me too vickiecarol
Okay, I just registered for the forum.
great job VickieCarol for registering– the blind leading the blind?!
Yes,
You blind, me blind ha. It wasn’t hard, it just seemed as if it would be with the legal stuff before hand.
And when they have you retype what you see in the box. They shouldn’t use letters that look the same whether they are capital or lower case letters. You can’t really tell which is which. Like Ss in that box looks like it could be either one. I had to type it twice, can you tell? Ha
Hi Gokey girls, I would really love to spend my day chatting with you, but we have some friends over for dinner. It’s 7.15 pm here (somebody was asking what time it was). Have a good day and I’ll wait to read your comments and views of the concert tomorrow. Can’t wait to hear how Danny performed!
Hannele,
Hope you have a nice dinner. Bye, Until tomorrow.
yay, I hope hannele have a good time!
Girls,
I’m going to change the subject…I’m concerned about Danny
signing with Word…It being a Christian label…The haters
are going to have a field day… They’ll say he’s not good
enough to be signed with other labels and that he should
stick with what he knows…I would hate that to happen….
What do you think?? Am I wrong to think that?
OMIGOSH! Aren’t we a bunch of busy ladies today! Been trying to read all of the posts here in between fixing lunch and it sure has me excited about tonight!
karen, I’ll have to take a nap this afternoon too, since it will be 10pm here when the concert starts on the west coast. Right now I am just paranoid for fear I will MISS something! I mean there are other fansites, message boards and forums all over the place, even though I usually call THIS place “home”.
I signed the card for Danny….at least I hope it registered! I’m not too good with following instructions online, I’m more of a “show me” person.
I was about to post the USA Article on here but Erika beat me to it
Good that we have all our bases covered!
As soon as I read Danny would be singing Maria Maria, I went straight to youtube for a listen….and I agree that song would be perfect for him! I sure hope someone is able to capture it on video, even if it’s not good quality….I just wanna hear him sing the song!
I see where most of you ladies are hoping Danny signs with Sony and that would have been my choice too. However, did any of you read the comment under the article that was in USA Today? Interesting….here it is:
As much as I would like Danny to sing mainstream music, my gut tells me it is better for him to go with Word Entertainment and Mark Bright. While Sony is a bigger label, they have not always taken care of the Idols they have signed (Kristy Lee Cook). They may just rush an album, give no promotion and if Danny doesn’t sell well, drop him. I just have a feeling Mark Bright and Word Entertainment might be more invested in Danny and he does say he want longevity. Here’s what I found on Mark Bright:
Mark Bright, the Nashville producer whose credits include multi-platinum albums by Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood, has accepted a position as president and CEO of Word Entertainment, a Christian music company based in Nashville. Bright has also produced Sara Evans, Billy Ray Cyrus, Whitney Duncan and Mark Schultz. He began his production career in 1993 with BlackHawk. Bright was previously the vice president of EMI Music Publishing and co-founded the publishing company, Teracel Music. He will replace Word CEO Jim Van Hook, who is retiring after 30 years in the music industry. Bright will be responsible for Word’s record label group, publishing, distribution and church resource divisions.
I AM SURE DANNY MAY NOT SIGN WITH WORD; LET’S PRETEND THAT HE SIGNS WITH WORD, HE COULD SING A VERSION LIKE KIRK FRANKLIN STYLE OF GOSPEL THAT IS NOT CONTEMPARY GOSPEL AND HAS THE POTENTIAL OF BEING PLAYED ON MAINSTREM RADIOS JUST AS ( KIRK FRANKLIN), REACHING A BROAD AUDIENCE, BEING REQUESTED ALL OVER FOR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, COLLABORATION WITH MAINSTREAM ARTIST FOR SURE. I SEE WHATEVER ROUTE HE GOES IN A POSITIVE LIGHT. I PREFER FOR HIM TO GO MAINSTREAM, BUT IF NOT, HE IS STILL GOING TO FULFILL HIS PASSION. I AM LEAST WORRIED ABOUT THE NAYSAYERS, HATERS OR WHATEVER! THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY NO MATTER WHERE HE SIGNS UP.
Shirl, Thanks for the info… I thought he should go with
Sony..I have some concerns with Word…After reading this
I just don’t know…I know Danny has prayed and thought
about this decision..He knows what he wants concerning
his music and SHF…..And know he will make the right decision.. Is Word part of 19E?? If not, wouldn’t Danny
have to wait awhile before he could sign with them ?? I’m
confused…What do you think??
SHIRL– I DID READ ABOUT MARK BRIGHT AND HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS; I AM CURIOUS IF HE PUT OUT THESE TYPES OF RECORDS, WERE THEY MAINSTREAM OR CHRISTIAN? IF MAINSTREAM, THEN DOESN’T THAT FIT DANNY? I KNOW DANNY IS LOOKING AT LONGEVITY, I WONDER HOW SIGNING ON TO A CHRISTIAN LABEL FITS INTO HIS CAPACITY TO TRANSITION INTO MAINSTREAM MUSIC?
Latrece,
You make so much sense to me…Guess I worry so about things
that aren’t really important…I just want so much for Danny
to do well….He deserves it
KAREN– I WOULD LIKE FOR HIM TO SIGN WHERE HE IS GOING TO BE SUPPORTED THE MOST, AND INCORPORATE HIS PASSION IN HIS MUSIC, NOT WHAT SOME HATERS OR GOSSIPERS THINK. I HOPE WHEN AND IF HE SIGNS WITH SONY NASHVILLE THAT THEY WILL SUPPORT HIM GREATLY AND ALLOW HIM FLEXIBILITY TO HAVE INPUT IN THE STYLE OF HIS MUSIC AND HIS VISION. THAT IS MY PRAYER FOR DANNY. I KNOW HE HAS SPENT MANY HOURS PRAYING ABOUT THIS SITUATION AND WE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO TRUST HIS JUDGEMENT. HE HAS BEEN MAKING GOOD DECISIONS ALL ALONG, SO THEREFORE IN THIS CASE, WE MUST TRUST HIM.
Shirl,
Changing the subject again….I thought about you this am
I’ve listened to CROCS so much this am…Everytime I heard
Danny sing that…It sounds better and better…Can’t
tell you how many times I’ve watched that video.. I just
melt……Don’t know if I’m getting tuned up for tonight
or what….But I just love to hear him sing that…LUV him
so much….Don’t know if I can take 3 monthsof Danny
being on tour…By the time it’s over with Ill probably
be in a padded room…
I don’t worry so much about the haters and the nasty comments because no matter who Danny signs with, you can be sure they will come out of the woodwork with all their negativity.
What I DO worry about is a label, no matter which one he chooses, might not promote him as much as they should. A good record company will get the word out to the media, push for airplay, TV guest shots, hire a really good agent or manager who is willing to do all they can to really PUSH for success.
What I do like is the idea that he might stick to doing cover songs for his first album since they are alrady established hits that people are familiar with, and we know he will give these familiar songs his own special spin. He’s really got a lot of smarts for a guy who isn’t familiar with this stuff. He knows his own material isn’t quite up to where it should be right now, and he’s smart enough to know he has to establish himself first before throwing his own songs out there.
Oh karen, I hear ya, with playing CROCS over and over and over again. I’m like a lovesick puppy every time I watch that video. I just love the whole thing…the song, the way he sings it, the way he looks into the camera, his hair, that suit, french cuffs, he just looks so classy and elegant. I love the nice tight jeans and teeshirts but clean him up a bit and he just brings me to my knees. I am still amazed that this man can do this to me over and over again, time after time. It’s almost scary.
And karen, I know you and I aren’t going to be able to see the concerts and sometimes I think for myself it might be for the best because I don’t know if I could handle the emotion of actually meeting him and trying to carry on a conversation! I’d probably either faint or just stand there like an idiot and drool on my shoes with my mouth hanging open!
Uh….. maybe just a little TMI there…..
Latrece,
I know Danny will do what he feels best for his needs…
I trust his judgement completely….. Just hope that whoever
is lucky enough to get Danny signed will support him completely
and be behind him 100%.. No matter what, I know he will put out
a killer album..
kAREN AND SHIRL–YOU ALL TICKLE ME PINK WITH YOU ALL FRENZY OVER DANNY! I AM JUST AS CRAZY OVER DANNY AS YOU ALL
Yeah, Shirl, if we were to meet Danny, don’t know what
would happen.. Can you imagine, we’ll be standing there trying
to think of something to say…All of a sudden a horn will
start blaring, Danny’s mouth would open…Out comes “CROCS..
Can’t imagine what we would do next!!!!!
DO YOU KNOW THAT DANNY HAS HIS INTELLIGENT PARENTS, BROTHER AND SISTERS, FRIENDS, PASTOR AND EVERYONE ELSE GIVING HIM SOLID ADVISE? THEY WANT THE BEST FOR HIM JUST AS WE DO, EVEN MORE SO. DANNY IS IN GOOD HANDS, HE IS NOT HANGING OUT ON A LIMB BY HIMSELF.
WELL AS YOU ALL KNOW SECIRITY WOULD HAVE TO PRY ME OFF DANNY; IF HE STOOD IN FRONT OF ME SINGING CROCS, I WOULD IMMEDIATELY JUMP IN HIS LAP AND GIVE HIM ALL TENDER KISSES!
All of us girls will probably end up in a padded room together.. For therapy, they’d play Danny songs..
YEAH I GUESS YOU ARE RIGHT KAREN ALL OF US ARE COMPLETELY BANANAS OVER DANNY!
THE MENTAL WARD WOULD LABEL US AS —ME ( CRACKEL SNAPEL POP) KAREN (POP GOES THE WEASEL) SHIRL ( WILLY NEELY) DEB (JACK FELL OVER HILL FOR GOOD!). THAT’S HOW THEY WILL DETERMINE THE SEVERITY OF OUR MENTAL CONDITION! J/K HA HA!
I’m so mad with myself….I was making a pound cake and listening to Danny sing…Was so into Danny that I didn’t
put enough flour into the batter and now it’s like a regular
cake…Oh well, they are going to have to eat like that…
Because I’m not making another pound cake…
AWW KAREN!— SEE THERE DANNY HAS GOT YOU WHIPPED AND HE DIDN’T HE TOUCH YA!
Latrece, your mental ward scenario cracks me up!
Karen, your family will never know that your original intentions were to make a POUND cake!
Thank goodness I have you ladies here that all feel the same way I do about Danny. I’d be ashamed to admit it in any other public area, I’d get locked up!
You’re so funny, Latrece…Luv it…
I’ve been thinking about your daughter alot this week-end..
I’m so thankful for her….Know you are proud of her..
She’s been in my prayers…
Here’s an interesting article from the L.A.Times about what it’s like to wait at “the fences” for the idols,, and how some smart chick was able to figure out where they were staying, then checked into the same hotel herself. Smart cookie!!!!
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2009/07/idols-live-tour-descends-on-portland-or.html
Yeah, Danny has me whipped for sure….It’s almost pathetic..
I don’t want to do anything or go any where because I’m so
afraid that I’ll miss something about Danny….Wonder what
Danny would think if he knew what psycho fans he has???
OOH YES KAREN —-MY DAUGHTER IS IN PEACEFUL MOOD TODAY, SHE DOESN’T HAVE TO WORK TODAY, I TALKED WITH HER QUITE A BIT THIS MORNING ABOUT 2HOURS! SHE IS WONDERFUL, THANKS FOR MENTIONING IT!
SHIRL THAT IS HOW WE ARE FEELING! I AM ABOUT TO GRACKEL AND POP ANY MINUTE, KAREN– IS A ANXIOUS WEASEL– UP AND DOWN, SHIRL YOU ARE GOING WILLY NEELY ON US, ONE MINUTE YOU GOT IT TOGETHER THE NEXT MINUTE YOU ARE FREAKING OUT! WELL POOR DEB COMPLETELY WENT MANIC– OUT TO LUNCH WOOHOO HA HA JUST HAVING FUN, I AM IN A GOOD MOOD!
Love the article….Sure hope Danny has alot of fans there
and they will be wearing their purple.. That girl was pretty
smart….Wonder which idol it was that put his or her room
on video?? Sounds like the concert is going to be a bit
different than past years…
Latrece,
What humor you have, I luv it….You’re always about to pop,
esp. with certain pictures…You got me right, up and down,
all around about our Danny, Shirl and Deb, are worse than
we are… they are way out there…
yeah I believe the time for the concert here is 7pm I hope. Where is Cheryl at church? hmm
Oh yeah karen Danny’s pictures get my blood boiling all the time!
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VickieCarol on Sun, 5th Jul 2009 2:15 pm
Amy,
Will we be able to listen to the live performances through this site Rickey.org? Is that what your post above means?
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Amy on Sun, 5th Jul 2009 2:18 pm
Yes, someone will call in from their cellphone and we’ll be able to listen along through Rickey.org.
That’s great Amy, Thanks
I am completely enthralled over the idea of Danny singing PYT, Maria Maria, WHTM, and My Wish. He is going to woooo! the ladies into third heaven with those songs, ooh weeee! I would not be surprise if we hear about women throwing their underwears on stage. I heard that Danny is going to be wearing some hot hot outfits! he is looking suave, sexy eyes is exposed clear as day and his hot voice smooth as BUTTER!
Now wait a minute. Just hold on here. WHAT is this about going to rickey.com and being able to HEAR the concert as it plays live tonight in Oregon? I don’t think I have this right, please advise!
Yes Shirl, you have this right….
I’m still in a tizzy about Danny unbuttoning his shirt…..
while he was singing…..
shirl— I believe someone will have a cell phone on rickey.com and we can go there feed live from that phone and here the concert live, this is what AMY indicated.
Latrece,
Were you able to ever log in on the forum…I can’t get on it
either..
danny unbuttoned his shirt! I’m passing out now catch me, don’t let me fall!
Karen– not at all! I cannot get into the forum period
karen– see! what did I tell you about shirl?! mmm hum?
You’re so right Latrece! That Gokey guy has me running around in circles trying to keep up!
Finally got my answer to the concert being online at Rickey.org. For once he’s being a decent person….just hope he doesn’t get snarky!
well I hope he is not a jerk today shirl. I know danny is their central focus for errors.