by Belinda Thomas
The American Idol Top 10 did press in Los Angeles for their tour. Examiner.Com talked to all ten Idols. Here is what Danny Gokey had to say.
EXAMINER: Who are your musical inspirations?
GOKEY: I come from a gospel background so Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, then Rascal Flats from when they were up and coming. Boyz II Men, Brian McKnight, Lauryn Hill even Metallica.
EXAMINER: Who are your heroes?
GOKEY: Martin Luther King,Abe Lincoln. They are historical leaders that we learned about in school. I respect the way that they went about bringing the political views and the religious views by promoting “only” love and not hurt. No hurt to you and your family and you can still spread love and America history showed that. I am the type of people who likes to see a group of people embracing love. Sorry if that is a little deep. I like things that makes you think.
EXAMINER: I like it.
EXAMINER: If you could do a duet with one person or group who would it be?
GOKEY: I will name three. Marc Anthony, Brian Mc Knight and Lauryn Hill.
EXAMINER: Do you have any messages to give to your fans?
GOKEY Be the best you can be, Be Fresh, Be new , Be different. Especially if you are trying to make it say on Idol. They don’t want to see the same old thing. They want different.
EXAMINER: How is it being on tour, adjusting to the tour bus?
GOKEY:This is my dream and when it is your dream you will adjust to almost anything. It is my passion so I am adjusting well.
Gokey just finished the Idols Live tour last month has signed a record deal with RCA Nashville.
