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Morning!! I just want to say a big thanks to all the ladies that posted videos & photos from Charlotte – all fantastic viewing and I really got the impression, everybody was having a great time!!
I thought it was great!
I can just imagine your screams when you heard Danny on the radio!!! How exciting – I can’t wait to hear him on UK radio!! I don’t listen to the radio very much but will make an exception for Danny of course!!
STEPH’ – your post/review was brilliant – to the point and no ‘rambling’
AMY – just want to say thanks for mentioning re purchasing Danny’s music for UK & Australia. I am sure Carole will be pleased!!
STEPHANIE Hey – thanks for replying to my ‘catch up’ email – will email back very soon
Well the snow has hit the ‘east’ of England and caused major disruption as usual!! The UK is just not prepared like the USA for the bad weather. But I am disappointed because the area where I live has no snow at all!! I love the snow and am still holding out in the hope we do eventually have some!!!
Danny is filming his music video today – hurrah!! I can’t wait to see it
Such a shame FOGS & LIZZY are unable to ‘track’ the adds etc…I am sure MBD will continue to climb especially once the video is released 
Ok I am off for the moment – may ‘jump’ back in later on ! I did post my opinion on Danny’s songs a few days ago and noticed last night a lot of you felt the same as me – that there are no ‘throw away’ songs at all and the album will be a good quality one!
I know you don’t all read the morning posts but it is hard for me to post in the evening due to the time difference – I think I miss quite a bit with that but at least I can catch up in the morning
Oh CAROLE – hope you are resting and recovering? Will you have your daughter & grandson at yours for Christmas? Sending you big warm hugs anyway!!
Bye for now
Ooops!! Sorry meant to say thank you to Shirl for passing on the ‘Beatle’ information to Nancy
Good morning, Julie! Looks like I won’t be going into work today. They are calling for *heavy snow* and it’s already sleeting. I don’t want to risk the long drive. I do not like driving in winter weather at all. We are supposed to get 5-8 inches this weekend, but I don’t believe it.
Stephanie, congratulations on hearing Danny on the radio! I would have screamed too. I probably will. I’m still waiting.
Rachel, that “serious” picture of Danny you posted last night is so sad. It looks like a photo that might have been taken very early in the season with Jamar, or even before the season started, not sure. He looks like he’s been crying, actually. I can’t look at that anymore, but thank you for posting. It’s hard to believe he’s the same person now, he always looks so happy these days.
I guess I’m going back to bed for awhile and I’ll catch up with everything later. Maryann, I promise to post more at DGO today, and I encourage everyone who can to do the same. I don’t understand why it’s not getting more traffic, and one of the trolls came back yesterday. Ugh is right.
I’ve watched a couple of the Coyote Joes videos, and Danny and the band are awesome. Still have to catch up on the rest. Amy, your recap was a great read, thanks so much. Later on I’ll catch up on everything else but right now my bed is calling me.
GOOODMORNING!! Julie and all Gokey Girls and Guys!!! ahhhh what a morning for Danny, he is about to shoot his first music video ever, I hear that it is a concept Video instead of a performance video. The presentation of a concept video is very interesting to me; although, I don’t know what the terminology of a Concept video means, I imagine the video is going to focus on the Message of the song.
I envision Danny taking a journey thru life at different stages of the song and the outcome will be he is looking forward to the future with great optimism!!! I can see Danny fading in and out of different scenes of the video while singing. It seems like Danny’s management team wants to sale the message of the song to the audience. that is what I envision. Does anyone else have any idea what a concept video is or what you think it is?? I have to get back to work now Bye!! I would love to know your anwser!! BBL!
I am curious as to exactly what a “concept” video is. I imagine it’s a video that tells a story, as opposed to one just showing Danny performing. If that is the case, I wonder if Danny will be doing the “acting,” playing himself, or if actors will be used. If actors are used, then I certainly hope there will be some footage of Danny singing interspersed at various points, similar to David Cook’s video for Light On, that also used actors but showed him performing on a big football field.
I have sort of imagined a video showing Danny walking along a Nashville street as he lip synchs, with all kinds of happy and festive scenes around him showing happy people, families, people in love, celebrations, etc. and Danny taking it all in. I guess that wouldn’t be a concept video though. I can’t wait to see what they come up with. Whatever it is, I know it’s going to be amazing.
Twitter: tonicny
Good Morning to all! I got up early before going to work just so that I could spend some time watching the videos and post here, I don’t get as much time to be on this site or on the computer as much lately so most times I lurk from my ipod right before going to sleep. Thank you for all the recaps,the videos and “Holy Night” there are no words to describe how he sings it so well and if it was that amazing on video it must have been extremely special to be listening to it live. Lori, I must send a special “Thank you” since I am one of the “NY girls” but not to worry if Danny doesn’t come to NY, NY will go to Danny” sometime again in the future. I like your attitude and I think it would be fun to join you in one of your future Danny Gokey tour stops. This morning tickets go on sale for a 3/12/10 Carrie Underwood concert locally. Helio good idea about staying in today, I totally hate snow and we get lots of snow and ice here. Yesterday the temp was only 10 here but it felt like it was below 10. I don’t know about the rest of you but I wish we had at least 2 more weeks until Christmas instead of only 1, I cannot beleive how fast this year went by. I truly enjoy reading all your discussions and posts and I wish I had more time to spend on here. Going to get ready for work since it is an earlier day for me. Have an awesome day. I wish to have the opportunity to meet more of you in the future. Toni
Twitter: steph6449
Hi all, just checking in briefly. Julie, thanks
Helio, the Surf – I saw the question late yesterday about Paula speaking about Carrie and Danny on the show. I think she also mentioned them together the night Danny sang JTTW, saying Carrie would like Danny’s rendition and buy his version?
More importantly maybe, Carrie herself has said nice things about Danny in recent interviews, listing him as her favorite together with Kris Allen who comes from an area near her hometown.
Twitter: tonicny
One more thing before I go, Maryann I don’t see you on now but you will see this later. I was so extremely happy that you and your daughter did end up going to meet Danny and to have him there singing his beautiful songs just a few feet away, how exciting and your recap was great. You will forever remember that day.
Twitter: LuluGokey
Good moring everyone! You all get up so early!
I can’t believe it’s only a couple of days before Danny’s first release day! We have been waiting this day for so long and it’s finally coming! I can’t wait to see the MV too. But I don’t know what “concept MV” means? Dose that mean only posing and singing, rather than performing?
Hey Helio, Latrece, Tonic & Steph!!
I think the same as Latrece re the concept video. I think they will concentrate more on the ‘message’ of the song – the fact you can triumph over adversity.
At least you can stay in the warmth of the IHRT site & Danny’s OS 
Helio – I don’t blame you for staying home – sounds like you in for a really cold spell
Tonic – I too,am in that category of not seeing Danny – YET!! But we must have hope – may take a while but we will get there!
Steph – I bet Paula will be in the front row of Danny’s first solo performance when he tours in his own right!! That woman definitely knows & hears talent when she see’s it!! I think that’s because she has a hugely ‘emotional’ side to her and ‘feels’ the performer. I actually love Ellen and think she will an ‘interesting & humerous judge but will not ‘replace’ Paula in an emotional sense…
Ok back to work! Laters
Just popped back in – sorry!! But I have just read on a UK newspaper web site that it’s looking very likely that because Simon Cowell is bringing the ‘X Factor’ to the USA in 2011 – he will leave ‘American Idol’!!!! I know it’s not ‘Danny’ related but what do you all think about that?
I really must stop popping in & out 
Anyhow – off I go again
Hi Lulu
Twitter: Owlki
Good Morning, peeps! Just a quick stop before going to bed. It’s almost midnight and I have to get up at 5am tomorrow to go to work.
Latrece, just to let you know that Tiny Life and WHTM are now up. Lori scheduled her uploads and there’s still ‘It’s Only’ and ‘Oh Holy Night’ to upload but I can’t wait anymore. Gotta get some sleep. If Amy doesn’t update the video post, I’ll do it after I come back from work.
Have an awesome day, y’all!
Twitter: pjgvet
Wow, some unfamiliar faces are up early this am! (I mean non-early posters. Steph, you must still be floating on your Danny high! ).
I, too, wondered about “Concept” video. My guess would be more of a story telling also, vs. showing Danny singing. If, so, that is exactly how I pictured it!
Lizzy, FOGS, when does the record chart “freeze” go into effect?
Very busy day, today, but hoping to visit Dannyland a little.
MJ posted Danny’s video of O Holy Night at Coyote Joe’s and links to this site for the rest of the videos. I sent it to her last night so she is on the ball. Please post a comment if you can.
http://mjsbigblog.com/danny-gokey-performs-at-coyote-joes-charlotte-nc.htm/comment-page-1#comment-538403
Pam, the freeze is already in effect and lasts to January 5th.
Thank you so much Erika for reminding me about the videos. I am eternally grateful to Lori for posting them! I Loved everyone’s recaps ( Steph, Amy, Lori) and everyone else that I missed. Pam we understand that you have to strike a balance between Danny time and Family time!! we know hubbie needs his time, so I realize you can not post as much!!
Twitter: karatemom34
Good Morning everyone, Wonderful videos (lori) Thankyou!! Danny sounded and looked great as always. So am I understanding that a concept video, won’t be showing danny singing? Whatever it is I can’t to see it!! Latrece, I think my problems with twitter are good for today (crossing my fingers) password is working!
Happy video day all! Freeeezing here in PA. Just got back from taking my Aussie for a walk. That would be my dog, not my hubbie. She could care less whether it is 80 or 20, she has got to go. So nice to warm up here in Dannyland!
Seeing your lovely comment now, Toni! Thanks so much! It was a double thrill to be there with my daughter. As I was not sure we were going to be granted more passes, she did not know she was going until around 9PM the night before. She was singing and playing in the orchestra at her school that evening. So, her dad and I thought it would be best not to share the good news until after her show.
Man, was she shocked! I thought she was going to cry. Didn’t even have to wake her the next morning. She was up and ready to go at 6:30. Needless to say, I am now a cool mom! Every now and then, she forgets, and her girlfriends remind her of my utter coolness. What a hoot!
Hey there all, hope everyone is having a great day!
Being from Louisiana and now living in south Florida, I’m so not used to cold and snow. I’m sending my 16 year old son to see his father in Norfolk via plane into D.C.
Definitely nervous when I see things like Winter weather travel warnings. Keep your fingers crossed he gets to where he’s going safely!
Other then that, just been trying to relax catching up on all things Danny and wrapping presents.
Just wanted to thank everyone for their sweet words for the loss of our hamster, luckily my girl was resilient and has bounced back, she doesn’t know yet but she’s getting a puppy for Christmas!
Going to head on over to the ‘other side’, in an attempt to bump up the official site traffic. I’d prefer to stay here, but am worried about the slowness there.
Must say, the traffic was much higher on DCO (David Cook’s Official site), even initially. Around the time of his first release, I seem to recall somewhere in the neighborhood of 2,000 people being on the site that day. So, I am real worried about how the low numbers appear to Danny’s label.
I really do think that the big issue is his site not being listed on google appropriately. Last night I discovered that if you query Danny Gokey official site, the first listing is for his myspace, not his website. I see this to be another blunder, because some will not bother to check there. Even if they do, it is just listed under his band’s website (wht?), and in small print on his single’s video.
Someone needs to get it together soon. He most definitely should be drawing big numbers on his site. Sooner then later, would be nice, with his single coming out Monday.
I did contact his management site (Mission) myself. Made them aware of my concerns in writing. No response.
* wth
You get the idea. Call me peeved, for Danny’s sake.
That is great Akysha! What a great mom you are! I’ll keep your son in my prayers. I did hear about the pending storm heading to Virginia. Heard 6-18″ depending on local.
Off to the official stomping grounds now.
Did a quick survey. Right now there are approximately 1200 users online at David Cook Official, 607 people at Carrie Underwood’s site, 131 at Allison’s site, and no recordable number of users at Adam or Kris Allen’s sites.
Leads me to the following conclusions:
There is a definite reason for less that 25 users being on DGO at any time.
&
His people should remove the user count number, as it doesn’t need to be public. Adam & Kris are doing this. Makes sense. At least they don’t look bad when the numbers are low.
Off now. Chatting with myself anyhow.
Twitter: karatemom34
Danny just sent a tweet, he’s shooting outside in the cold and the rain and he’s frozen! Poor guy! I sent him some warm hugs on twitter! lol
Akysha also keeping your son in my prayers for a safe trip! Awesome about the puppy for your little girl, that will definitely put a smile back on her face!
Helio stay safe, hopefully you won’t get all that snow. I hate driving in snow too. We just got our big snow last week!
Hi toni nice to see you here, but I always just miss you, have to catch you on twitter
Latrece I missed you again! Lol
Hi to all the new ihearties
Will be in and out today , have to do some more xmas stuff!
Everyone have a great morning!
Good morning all. I know there are several accounts of Coyote Joes so I will try to be brief. With Mapquest printouts in hand, I left Greenville at about noon to make the 4 hour journey. My co-workers thought I was crazy, but I looked at it as an adventure. I got to Charlotte in record time, found the venue and parked. I got out of my car to stretch my legs when I heard this voice from a parked car “ConchCast is that you?” Shock. Then I noticed I was wearing my red scarf.
What two wonderful people. Darcy and Lori. They knew me, and treated me like family. Ladies if not for you I would have had a very cold and lonely afternoon. I had never met these people before but I felt instantly at home and we bonded. When we saw the tour bus show up we go out of the car and literally walked around the entire building til we found where they parked. Got to the bus just in time to see Danny carry the keyboard into the venue.
The three of us went around to the front of the building where we did not sneak in, the door was unlocked. Like mice we stood at the doorway and peaked in to where the guys were doing a sound check. I took every ounce of willpower in me not to tape or photograph but I a.) really didn’t want to spoil our fly on the wall moment and b) be discovered. We were there for about 20 minutes, staff walking right by us. Finally someone in authority told us we had to leave.
Darcy and Lori stayed at the door to listen to Danny, while I walked down to the bus and sat on a tree stump. About 10 minutes later the Texans showed up and we waited for the guys. Finally they walked out into the cold. I was wearing a special t-shirt. If you remember that black and white photo I took at Raleigh, the haunting one. Well I had this idea, and before I said anything to anyone I wanted to run it by Danny and his management company first. I put together a formal proposal and a prototype. I was wearing the prototype. He looked at my t-shirt and was genuinely shocked. First words, were where did I get the shirt. I told him I made it, and then I spun around to show the Sophia’s Heart website address on the back. He said “Wow.” In 30 seconds flat I gave him my proposal about using the t-shirt for a fund raiser for Sophia’s Heart – no profit to me 100% of profits going to the foundation. All I want is his approval/ok/blessing. I do not want to overstep boundaries. I gave him my envelope with my proposal and bio and told him I was dead serious. Fangirly moment… He took my envelope and gave me the biggest bear hug. My knees buckled. Darcy/Lori I know one of you has photos of the hug, please share.
I then literally handed him over to Lori because I was speechless. I turned to his management/record company handler and let them know that I was very serious and committed. I do not want to be sued. Over the years I have fostered 5 teenagers and provided temporary shelter to dozens. After reviewing the mission statement of Sophia’s Heart I decided that here was an organization that was in line with my beliefs and opinions.
The management/record company handler asked me if I took the photo and I said yes, I have the original with all the metadata on the jpg to prove it. He said he recognized the photo and wanted to make sure that I owned the rights and to confirm that it was from City Saloon. The proposal has a 10 day confirmation/declination. So if I do not hear anything from the lawyers then I will be setting up shop for the t-shirt.
We then got more photos and we actually told Danny and the guys to get into the bus because he wasn’t even wearing a coat.
Amy and Steph and Lori have recaps of the concerts so I won’t repeat. However I do have a funny story about Ivan. Ivan is such a nice guy. He came out to talk to us and of course we were hitting him up for information. I really think he is a little bit overwhelmed by all of this and not quite sure he is fully grasping what he is about to be involved with. I knew he spoke Spanish and so I began speaking to him in Spanish. I asked him if Danny spoke Spanish and he told me that he spoke it a little bit but that he understood it. That he asked the guys to teach him Spanish so that he could understand what Sophia’s grandparents were saying. Reminds me of my husband. I told Ivan that Danny needs to sing a song in Spanish. Ivan smiled, with a I know look. He was being coy about some answers but if you asked him specific questions, he would answer. Another Ivan story and this is really sweet. I walked over to where the Sophia’s Heart booth was set up and tried to buy a wrist band. Mita had not set up change yet so I told them I would buy 2 and handled her $20. Much later Ivan came walking through the crowd to find me. He had a 5 dollar bill in his hand. He tried to hand it to me with the explanation that the bands were $10 each or 2 for $15. I told him to keep the $5. He looked surprise. I told him to consider it a donation to SHF. I really think he was genuinely surprised. Smiled, thanked me and walked away. How cute is that.
After the concert we waited by the buses. Imagine our surprise when Amy comes out with them Yo go girl. She had this “I’m with the band smile on her face.” Danny walked over to us and hugged each one of us and took more photos. He remembered us and even remembers where we came from. I asked him how we could help him. Just keep calling the stations and buy the single. We joked about the NY market and I said tap into your Puerto Rican market and Danny joked and said yeah we could. I do not remember if Ivan or Def said, see we need a Spanish song.
As Amy walked onto the bus I told her that we were all jealous and to so us proud.
My takeway from this experience has been that we really do have a wonderful group here. We really take care of our own. Everyone I talked to said “Are you crazy, you got into the car of a perfect stranger?” But we are not strangers, we know each other. It was a real pleasure to physically meet everyone and next time we need to introduce ourselves first as our screen names. Stephanie, Darcy, Lori, Amy and everyone else you made this a great experience for me. See you all next time he is in our neck of the woods.
Final note: When I got home I called WRNS and first introduced myself and where I lived. This established that I was not from the record company. I then told them I just got back from the concert and gave them a recap and asked them to play the song. We talked for a good 8-9 minutes and again I was asked why I liked him. I also asked what the most appropriate way to request was and was answered with “Call us and let us know you are a local listener and are interested in the record.” Keywords here “local listener. I think the DJ was Heather Davis and she said “I like I can do something. It should be in the 12:00 hour.” True to her word they premiered it at 12:17.
Gotta run for now. I posted some vids on you tube. Pay very close attention to the O Holy Night at the 3:15, 3:28 and 3:45. I showed this to my daughter and she said the light shining on Danny was almost keeping the music and that it was as if someone else was there with him. You decide.
Bye all, daughter graduating today and will be busy with family.
Hey Cindy! Missed you this morning
that was good of you to send poor Danny some hugs! We are sending people home from our office who have a ways to drive. The snow is falling out on the outskirts so they need to leave now to get home safely. Although our weather is not as severe as you guys!
Hi Maryann – you are very good in doing some investigating at Danny’s OS – you are right, something needs to be done! I have to say I have registered but not joined in with anything. I have to be careful with my ‘hand’ so I am limited….
Keep warm all
Love it Connie! Thanks so much for sharing! Adore what you are doing with your photograph. That is so full of win, it makes me want to cry. You go girl!
Congrats to your daughter and the family!
Just doing what I can, Julie. Just like us all. Everyone is doing something, even if it is praying for Danny. Huge job there!
Take care of yourself, girlfriend! We got it all together.
Hope you get that snow you are hankering for! As for me, we are expecting maybe six inches tomorrow, and I am hoping it whizzes right on by me!
Poor Popsicle Danny!
Twitter: pjgvet
Maryann-
I think the trolls the first night did chase people off. Also, Danny fans in general are not as much internet people as others (to wit- less Danny posting in general on the internet, yet he was never in the bottom vote wise until the end). Also, sorry to say, I think Amy’s site is responsible!
This site is so pretty, so easy to follow and so well done, up to date, it is certainly easier to get news here.
I frequent DG site everyday and post. Hopefully they will get more on the ball. There is a lot of good things about the site.
Wonder if those numbers are even accurate, I find that hard to believe. There are other glitches too, so I wouldn’t be surprised, they should get more on the ball as time goes on.
I was considering posting a new thread at DGO entitled top reasons why TPTB at DGO need a spanking, but decided against it
!
Figuring, they’d ban me and poor Danny would be down to less that twenty users then.
Ah Maryann – I wouldn’t wish that snow on you girl
I am a ‘winter’ bird and love the cold!! I think I should be living in an igloo 
I really loved your post Connie – it is so refreshing to hear how ‘normal’ & ‘humble’ Danny & his friends/family are…
Pam – I think you are right that people were ‘chased’ off by trolls on the OS – and this site is so user friendly although I do actually like the layout of Danny’s site. Like you say I am sure as time goes by, it will improve like most things in life!!
Well I am signing off for now – keep safe and warm all and see you all Monday!! I will of course be lurking at the weekend when I can but have another busy one!!
Bye guys!!! Hugs Latrece
Hope you are right, Pam. No matter when I log on, the place is vacant. Same posters again and again. I thinking that may be an issue too.
If they were smart, they’d post a web vlog of Danny filming his video or getting ready for his release.
There are all sort of gimmicks that work. They’ve been done for other artist. They need to market him…
webstream an exclusive to DGO performance
have him post a periodic blog
have him post a silly video
run a contest to see him in person
debut his video online
introduce his band
release a list of the complete song titles from his album
post the lyrics to his songs
install a music player playing his songs
I could go on and on, but it is time for me to get back to real life.
Don’t mean to be a downer guys. I’d just love to see Danny kick it on his website too!
Have a good one everybody!
Twitter: pjgvet
Good ideas Maryann!
Send them to DG site!
Connie, loved the recap. Isn’t it great that Danny and band are not “afraid” of his fans? Says a lot about his personality/character but also about us fans.
Interesting news. Just got a reply from Shelley at
Mission Management. Very nice of them to take the time to get back to me. Not sure it is appropriate to cut and paste their correspondence. So, I’ll just summarize things.
They are saying that there is a large amount of web activity concerning Danny in the past year, compared to the last week at their site.
They mentioned that they have chosen to go with ‘key word’ searched to hopefully get people to DannyGokey.com.
They expect it will take a couple of weeks to get Danny pushed to the top of the list past all the other websites and their
said addresses.
The email was very nice and upbeat. Assured me they are doing all they can
.
I thanked them for their efforts, and reiterated my concerns that Sony Nash/RCA hasn’t posted Danny’s official address, and the irregularities with regard to the web address and SHFs address on his myspace.
Nice people!
Merry Christmas!
Shelley Rose Richardson
R.L.M. / Mission Management
Oops! You all weren’t supposed to see her full name or her holiday wishes. Oh well. No delete function! Told ya she was nice.
Will do Pam.
Wow Connie I really enjoyed your recap!! great job!
Cindy I missed you again!! Pam missed you as well!!
Julie tell our sweet Stephanie that we miss her so much!!
These lovely videos are so exciting to watch!! more Danny, we are glutton for more Danny!! BBL I am going to review more videos!!
Maryann, YOU should be running Danny’s OS! Wonderful ideas there! That the site is so poorly moderated, and without any of the gimmicks you mentioned, it makes me wonder if they actually have any experience with how to make a site come alive, but of course they should know…. It could also be that a lot of Danny’s fans aren’t internet users, which is a big factor. I was also wondering it there is any way to get word to Google about showcasing the OS to better advantage…unless that privilege has to be “earned”.
BTW my name over at DGO is lovely, I will start posting soon, I just needed time to figure the system out; however, I will be fangirling over there, hope I don’t get banned!! LOL
Maryann, nice response from Shelley at MM! At least you got their attention, and it was nice to get a reply.
Julie, I read some reports about Simon leaving AI to bring X-Factor to the US. I am kinda expecting the show to lose viewers with Paula gone this season. But with Simon going after next season, I think the show is doomed. Doubt if I’ll even bother after he leaves.
Akysha, what a nice surprise that will be for your Sarah…a puppy for Christmas! Bet she’ll be a happy little camper!
I am loving how everyone shares their recaps, pics and videos from their Danny travels! Very much appreciated. Since this is the first time I have EVER been even remotely interested in an idol, I am still in awe of how fans are able travel to wherever it is he is appearing. I must live in the dark ages! I don’t mean driving 3 or 4 hours, that’s doable. But to find out there are fans who are able to just take off from work and have the means to hop on a plane or train or bus to follow him amazes me.
helio, this is for you: keep that @#$%&! snow down there where you are! We’re due to get up to a foot of the stuff, all from this winter storm that is tracking northward from the south and expecting to hit PA late tonight.
Okay…be back later! Christmas stuff to do!
Not to worry about traffic on the sites, I suppose there is so much going on with the holidays. I’m a die-heart but finding it hard to post these days. I do try to keep up with news. I’m excited Danny got a spin in my area.
I have to admit the holidays can be stressful. The other day I couldn’t get my kids to help decorate the tree. So I go through this exercise in my head, “why did I have kids again? Christmas is so different when they are teenagers as when younger. Like waking them up on Christmas morning instead of them waking you up and so on…No matter, we cherish our families, the good, bad, & indifference. I don’t want to take for granted the short time I have.. slow down, enjoy my family and to remind myself to LOVE my crazy teenagers. Anyway, this song always makes me reflect, it’s about the kids growing up on their own, but really it could be about parents missing their kids as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG9XfJx MY8A
hello everyone!
Hi Step, how about our radio sation playing Danny’s song? isn’t that great…
Step, I gotta go, good to see you here. I’m lovin the weather…more like Christmas time!
Dee!
OMGoodness! it was amazing to hear! I was driving home last night at like 1 in the morning and just so happened to look down at my radio as it flashed Best Days. I was like OH! could this be Danny’s song and sure enough then it flashed DANNY GOKEY! I squealed so loud lol! I was on cloud nine!
bye Dee! ttyl and yes the weather is gorgeous! haha
HI steph my dear soo nice to see you!!
Oh well missed you again Steph!!
Latrece! I missed you so much! I feel like I have been away forever lol!
Step, one last thing, make sure you email or call the station to thank them. I emailed the music director the other day. We’ll work together.
So proud of you!!!
Dee I am on it!
Well hopefully we will all together soon Steph!! how did your kiss go at the play??
typos!! my vision is getting bad LOL!! hopefully we will get together one day!!
Latrece I can’t wait!
and the kiss went…better than expected lol
Stephanie your gravatar looks Great!!
well I will return later, I have so much to do!! BBL!
thanks Latrece! and yytl too!
Have a good day!
oops! meant ttyl haha
Ok I gotta get going. I have some final Christmas stuff to take care of. I just wanted to hop on for a bit and share my excitement with all yall! I miss everyone soooo much!
I am probably gonna say this many times, but I hope everyone has a happy and safe Holiday! Best wishes to you all and much love and HUGS! <3
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Connie Thanks so much for the wonderful recap! I love the picture you took that you used as a prototype t-shirt. How awesome it would be if people could buy it with proceeds going to SHF. I’ve said it before but Danny seems to surround himself with wonderful people. Ivan, Def and Brandon seem like really good people.
It seems like everyone had an amazing time at Coyote Joes. Danny puts on an amazing show. It had to be an experience of a lifetime for everyone.
Connie, thanks for your recap, and what a wonderful honor! Thanks for sharing your story. Can’t wait to see a picture of the hug.
Maryann, I second what Shirl said. You should be running Danny’s site. I think I might email Mission management myself. The more of us nagging them to do something the better. I have also noticed the pitifully small numbers on his site, compared to those at DCO, which are regularly over 1000, like Maryann said. I also remember even when it was first put up, his numbers were in the 600s or so. DCO has a lot more features and goodies to attract traffic, that DGO does not. There is no excuse for this. What surprises me is that there isn’t more traffic (even without Danny’s site coming up on Google) since the name dannygokey.com is one that people will just type into their browser without even knowing about the site. This makes me think that the numbers listed on the top are not accurate, and may be just another glitch. (I’m still getting the “siamese twin” profile, for example). If that is not an accurate representation of actual traffic (and even if it is), it doesnt need to be posted, since it will make his label think people aren’t interested. Of course there is also the possibility that the vast majority of Danny fans are not internet users. We all know that he would never have finished in 3rd place (or even been a finalist) if his actual popularity reflected his online popularity.
I wish there was a way his site could somehow be merged with this one. Maryann, you might have a point that this extremely well run site is partially to blame, LOL! I do like the fact there are threads there, with different topics, but good Lord, something needs to be done with the graphics too! The font is way too light, it needs to show up better against the background. If you have Mission management’s email, please post it here so we can all nag them. This is really important.
I also think we could try tweeting Danny himself to talk to his management about this. Certainly he must be aware of this too.
Where did everyone go?
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Welcome back Stephanie!
Hi everyone.
I am glad that the release date for Danny’s single be moved up to Monday, December 21 on Itunes. I am definitely excited to see his song move it’s way up the overall Itunes chart and the Itunes Country chart.
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Love the Good Morning pic at the top! Forgot to say that!!!
Here is a look at how many spins Danny got at some radio stations this week from Monday-Thursday. This is from all access:
http://www.allaccess.com/mediabase/q/report/leaders/song/GOKEMBDA/format/C1
FOGS, looks like you have to have an account with them to see the information. Is there anyway you can post the numbers here?
I just sent a letter to Mission Management to back up everything Maryann said to them. I think if all of us write them a letter, they will see that Danny has fan support that wants to see some improvements in his official site. In my letter, I complimented them (I didn’t want to sound too whiney) and then reiterated what Maryann said.
If anyone would like to email them, here is the site address. You can click on “Contacts” at the bottom of the page to get the email addresses. There are two.
Mission management has several other country artists they are managing, but it’s Danny’s My Best Days that plays when you go to the site. This is very encouraging.
http://www.missionmgmt.net/
Helio,
When I try and copy the information over here it looks funny and doesn’t line up right. But you can sign up for an account at allaccess and just copy the link I posted and put it in the address bar and it will show you the information about some of the spins that Danny has gotten this week.
It doesn’t list all of the radio stations who have been playing him this week. But I believe that it lists the radio stations that have been playing him the most this week.
And the site shows how many spins he got this week and last week from those radio stations. As well as lists the number of spins he gets in the overnight, morning, afternoon and evening periods.
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Good idea! Thanks for posting the email Helio. I will do the same.
They are calling for a blizzard here. 8-10 inches, possibly. That’s unusual in NC, even in mountainous areas. I wonder if Danny is getting buried. It’s snowing where he is too.
All the RCA sites appear to be down. I can’t get on either Danny’s or David Cook’s site right now–I’m trying to promote Danny over there on their thread about season 8 idols. Since his site regularly shows over a thousand fans online, I figured this could only help him get more traffic. Surely some of those people are Danny fans too.
I just added Danny’s website information to his Wikipedia entry. Hopefully no one will remove it. I’ve had problems with other people removing stuff I’ve posted on his Wiki entry.
Helio
I can’t get on danny’s official site either. Maybe we will be able to get on it later.
Also I was looking at TWOP and saw that the mod had locked the Adam Lambert thread again, and I think that they aren’t going to open that thread again until maybe Christmas. I was looking through that thread and I don’t think that the mod should have shut it down this time.
Also the mod left a note in the Danny thread telling people to focus more on Danny in the thread and not on what does or does not constitute Country music, or on Country music. I think that the lastest mod on TWOP overmoderates the site. Danny’s official website doesn’t have enough moderation and TWOP has too much moderation.
I don’t see anything wrong with mentioning Country music in the Danny thread considering the fact that he is now a Country artist, and that subject is relevant to him.
Twitter: karatemom34
I’m saying it again, love that pic at the top!!
Cindy!! let’s stay on iheart my brain can’t multitask between sites!! LOL I think Danny is going to remain quiet regarding the video.
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Hi Latrece, Probably, does that come out the same as the single or later on?
Cindy I am real curious what the video is going to look like!!
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Me too, I’m not really understanding what a content video is!
Well we don’t know when they will release the video, my guess is not too far behind the release of the Single.
they call it a concept video, which reflects the concept of the music. they want to portray an image of the mesaage in the song!
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Well we know they shot at least some of the video outside in the rain and cold.
Thanks for posting their contact information. You know, I wasn’t even sure if they had anything to do with the actual website. In fact, I thought it was being run by someone at RCA Nash. Really did look to me, from the response that I got, that they in fact are integral to the management of the site. Could be wrong, but this is all good.
You are right about that font issue too, Helio. It is too darn light to see! I also don’t care too much for the font being used for the thread headers. To me, it looks goofy.
Hate to be critical of them when they appear to be doing so much else right by Danny, but they’ve got to clean it up on that website. Today’s world demands more. I’m not buying that bit about Danny’s people not being on the internet. We’re talking about an entirely different market right now, with him being played on the radio and releasing his single. He must have a user friendly website. It is integral to his success, because he needs each and every promotional tool he can muster.
Helio explained fairly well in her posting at the top. I know Amy indicated that Danny is suppose to see a stylist today in her recap.
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Ok I thought I read someones comment of him maybe not singing the song on the video. Or am I all mixed up
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I just went back and read helio’s comment. He’s gonna look great no matter how they do the video. Can’t wait to see what he’ll be wearing.
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Hi Maryann
Maryann I see you are still stressing over DGO site huh?? LOL!!
I really feel we excercise patience, I think it is a work in progress. I guess they doing things based on priorty. However, I do think it is a good idea to offer creative ideas to enhance the site, which you did.
boy my writing is terrible!!
Cindy where are your babies?? yeh agree Danny is going to blow it away, he always does!!
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Latrece Lol Are you still excited over that video that you can’t type? I know I’ve said this 3 times today but that I really like that pic of Danny at the top, What do you think?
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Latrece, My babies are right here! Doing there own thing!
I am going to take a good bath and use the beautiful fragrance my daughter gave me, I will back later Cindy!!
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Sounds Awesome Latrece, Have fun, chat later!
OOOh Danny is hotttt! in that picture above, also I am going to review that Video agatn BBL!!
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Latrece Lol Well you might not be back the rest of the night!
Here is something that someone wrote about Danny on Twitter:
Stopped by to see some friends at work- turns out to be Danny Gokey's new video shoot.
I hope that we end up getting some details about Danny’s video shoot, when Allison, Adam and Kris had their video shoots, things like concepts and photos were leaked regarding their video shoot. I hope that some details about Danny’s video shoot leak as well.
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Hi all, did anyone see this — assume this would be talking about Fox6 tv in Milwaukee, though I didn’t see it on twitter from any other source
gokeysangels: danny gokey to be on fox 6 news at 9 to talk about his holiday memories
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Brian Mansfield has a Friday post with short mention of Danny at the Opry. Wonder how long it will be before some hater posts their favorite assertion that Danny didn’t even know what it was.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2009/12/four-for-friday-simon-fuller-danny-gokey-chris-daughtry–more/1?csp=34
half a minute ago from TweetDeck
Connie, great recap of your adventures the other night. It was very nice again to meet you. The other person who came from Texas with Lori and posts here and on twitter as man5ell is named Darla, not Darcy. Can easily understand how you would not have been able to hear that too well with the loud noise from those booming speakers inside Coyote Joe’s. Lol! It didn’t bother me too much that night, but the next day was definitely reaching for the advils from time to time
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Just to comment on the site traffic, I guess I don’t feel too worried about that. We have to keep in mind, David Cook and Carrie won AI and got all the attendant winner publicity, had singles or albums out for sale, and otherwise had some things going for them in terms of web traffic that haven’t yet unfolded for Danny. Not because he doesn’t deserve them, but because from what we seem to be seeing his team has a more gradual rollout in mind that we can already see building with his debut at the Opry in a few weeks, the video being filmed, etc.
Also in addition to here at Iheart, a lot of Danny fans seem to post to his Facebook and Myspace changes. As his official site gets more interesting and has more content, people should be drawn to it. But even if it never gets a huge fan community compared to some other AI performers, if people buy his music and come out to his concerts that’s really the test of how successful he is and how strong his fanbase is. For the web traffic, also a comparison for Danny may be how active fan activity there is online for other new country artists. He may compare a lot better when you look at it that way. Just using the group from the other day, how many online fans would Mallory Hope or David Nail pull online?
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When his video goes for play at GAC and CMT, that may be the first real national-wide exposure Danny has had. Hopefully it will continue to grow from there for additional appearances, including when he will be featured on AI9.
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Pam – yes, I was on very early this morning. Had a disgustingly early meeting at work, and no coffee in the house except decaf! Ouch, especially after a late night at Coyote Joe’s and an early flight the next morning.
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Amy (aek) posted this at mj’s about her experience from Coyote Joe’s. She has some observations that track pretty well with what I posted last night in my long rambly comments. (sorry ’bout those again, lol)
” I was at the performance at Coyote Joe’s the other night, and I’ve got to say that, while all of the videos I’ve seen are nice, I don’t think that they do Danny’s voice justice. His voice was just gorgeous! I think that his voice really impressed the crowd. There were a couple of guys standing to the right of me, and during “Oh Holy Night,” after one of Danny’s more awesome moments, one guy looked at the other with wide eyes, and said, “Wow!”
The club/bar was very large, and had a good sized dance floor. Danny had the biggest crowd on the dance floor croweded around the stage of the three performers that I saw–Mallory Hope, Danny, and David Naill. I had to leave fairly early, since I had to be at work the next day. Anyway, Danny had a great reception from the crowd. You may hear some talking in the video, but I can assure you that the crowd around the stage seemed to be very into Danny’s performance.
If I have one complaint for Danny, I wish he had just sung Oh Holy Night alone. His vocals were so beautiful that I hated for him to let the crowd interrupt him. Still, he did a great job, and I think, won some new fans. “
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Good Evening Ladies! WOW! can’t wait for Danny’s MBD video! YAY!
I want to ask you ladies if there is release date for Danny’s Its Only?? Its been awhile since Ive been here, Im talking about the itunes debut of that song. And please somebody clear this one: the release of MBD will be on monday or tuesday?(21 or 22?) thanks!
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Interesting
http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/pid/2312/
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hi GG / jan,
Danny is saying the single (MBD) will be on iTunes Monday (yay).
I haven’t heard an iTunes date for It’s Only or any of the other songs. I hope there is some chance they may release one or more for sale also, perhaps after MBD has been out a month or two. But with this being Danny’s very first CD, they may want to wait if they think that will build up the most anticipation for the album.
Twitter: jancute
Hey steph thanks for the reply… I was just confused cuz I heard Danny said its on monday but in this site it is on tuesday. well, earlier or not I can’t wait to buy that from itunes…
very interesting indeed steph, what you have posted about the no.1 singles… obviously kelly did got the highest (not to mention cuz shes the first American Idol so she got to go first in the music business). I wonder what will that say to recent American idol finalists??? including our own Danny.
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GG, Danny and the others have some work to do, I think
(to compete on that chart about all the top-selling AI songs)
Connie, loved your recap. That must have been some hug that Danny gave you. Looking forward to the picture being posted. Really great what you’re going to do for SHF with the t-shirt.
I can relate to your going to sit on a tree stump. With my back, I’ve been known to sit down anywhere, even on the floor if need be.
Twitter: jancute
steph – yes, they have a lot of catching up to do, its up to us to keep it runnin’…
I also would love to hear Danny sing “O Holy Night” without audience participation. With his strong vocals, WOW, wouldn’t that be great!
Re: DGO site traffic. Not sure if it’s appropriate to compare Danny with David Cook. David Cook won American Idol – and along with that, came a lot more promotion and visibility. By the same token, the winner will always have more expectation to perform in the market place.
Kris, as the winner of AI, selling 80K copies of his album the first week out was considered a big disappointment by industry watchers. It was the lowest debut of all the winners.
But if Danny, as the 3rd place finisher sold that amount, it would be considered a hit.
So it works both ways.
Also, just because people do not continuously post to DGO, it doesn’t mean the fans aren’t out there. I’ve definitely seen them in places like You Tube, blog responses, critics’ websites.
Steph6449, now might be a good time for me to express my appreciation for everything you do for Danny and this site. You are not alone — I know that there are plenty of others that help out as well (FOGS and Lizzy leap to mind). But I just want to take a moment to acknowledge your contributions. You consistently ferret out interesting tidbits, and help the inheart community with techie issues, etc.
And you are not long-winded! (At least in my opinion — but then, consider the source!
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Gokeyguy, good to see you again. Wish me luck! I am going to guy an MP3 player this weekend, so that I can download Danny’s single from Amazon on Monday, December 21st (that’s when Amazon says it’s available). I may try a test run this weekend. I’m interested in purchasing Luke Bryan’s single, “Do I?” Wow, that’s a passionate song!
And The Surf, welcome to iheart! Seems like there are a lot of new people posting. (YAY!)
Betty, are you the person from Phoenix, or am I getting confused?
Ellen, no, I’m from Chicago.
Whoops, sorry, Betty! Lots of new folks and I’m getting confused. I think Marilyn (maybe
) is from the Sacramento area? Anyway, someone asked me where on the West Coast I am from. I live in northwest Oregon.
(P.S.) I know someone mentioned being from Phoenix, but I don’t remember who.
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Steph, I agree S8 has a lot of catching up to do. Not looking good so far.
I wonder if the Iconic days of AI rule on the charts are over. It has been losing popularity; the final two was the lowest rated (of course if Danny would have been there……….). I just have this feeling that next season may not be too great now that everyone knows its Simons last.
I was surprised to see all the #1 hits by non winners!
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Ellen goodluck in buying MP3! hope you buy a good one! are you sure you don’t want to buy an iPod??? they are great! I have mine and my account is waiting for the DG song release YAY!
Ellen count me in too in thanking those wonderful ladies who keep us informed everything about DG!
Kinda slow. But it’s a Friday and a week before Christmas. I’ll keep popping back and forth.
Hi Pam! Hey, I saw an article about cats (and other animals like ferrets) getting swine flu, but not dogs. Not sure if that’s because they don’t get it or there just haven’t been documented instances yet.
Gokeyguy, I know I’ve left it to the last minute (buying an MP3), but I really want to buy Danny’s single on the first day. It seems like people pay more attention to first-week sales than overall sales (although they shouldn’t). For example, everyone still talks about Kris only selling 80,000 of his album, even though he’s sold more than that now.
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Hello Everyone,
Doing a little poking around on the allaccess site and boticed that Danny is included in the Spincrease chart for this week.
This chart measures the songs that garner the most new spins in the week gaining 28 new spins this week.
This will probably place him well over the 105 mark he hit last week and a good sign that radio is playing him
waiting fot MV
Danielle P. —
Good to know Danny is getting spins!
waiting for the MV，i really want to support danny in the very first day
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Ok let’s try this and see how it shows up
SONG CHARTS : TAKING OFF
Mediabase
Country
Published (U.S.) — Rolling Chart — Currents
This week: Dec 11 – Dec 17
Artist Title New Stations New Spins
CARRIE UNDERWOOD Temporary Home 4 51
ALAN JACKSON It’s Just That Way 4 38
LOVE AND THEFT Dancing In Circles 4 33
DANNY GOKEY My Best Days Are Ahead Of Me 3 28
ZAC BROWN BAND Highway 20 Ride 3 28
LADY ANTEBELLUM American Honey 3 23
GLORIANA How Far Do You Wanna Go? 1 17
SUGARLAND Keep You 1 13
GRETCHEN WILSON Work Hard, Play Harder 1 12
Gokeyguy, since I seem to be in appreciation mode this evening, let me say how much I appreciate the enthusiasm (and testosterone!) you bring to the site.
Not that I don’t appreciate everyone in the iheart community. Guess I’m just in the mood to acknowledge individuals.
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Ok that doesn’t look too bad .
Reading from left to right
artist name
song
new stations
spin increase
This should help calm some withdrawal symptoms.
Danielle P. –
Not sure I understand the numbers, but I assume the singers are listed in order of new stations/new spins?
Ah, you already answered my question, Danielle P.!
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no problem Ellen I will get this right eventually.
Btw my bad this is actually the Taking chart not the Spincrease.
On the Spincrease Danny shows a 95 spin increase this week with 33 stations play MBD.
Danielle P., I don’t know one chart from another! And I doubt anyone else here would have noticed the difference, either.
Twitter: jancute
Hey Ellen, wow thanks for the appreciation…
well about the first week single sales, we can’t dodge it, cuz some will do that eventually cuz of what happen to their other idols. comparison will be alive again. but don’t give up there. its the actual number that counts and that comes from the updated charts and sites…
hey Danielle! hi there! well thanks for the info… Its okay for me at least Danny made it into top 5 with a close race… I wonder why Temporary Home is Carrie’s “single” on that one, isn’t it the Cowboy Cassanova?
we have a winter weather advisory here,were suppost to get 2-4 inches of snow tomorrow and more on sunday.
i can’t want to see danny’s video.
got a question，which spins are counted in billboard？
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hey Rach – is that on East Coast?
That’s definitely good that Danny is showing a 95 spin increase from last week. Last week once the published chart came out for the week mediabase had Danny down for 95 spins. So based on what is posted on the spincrease chart, Danny should have at least 190 spins for the week right now.
Hopefully he’ll end up with over 200 spins this week, before the published chart comes out which I believe is Sat/Sun. I am glad that Danny is getting more airplay.
hiya jan
Gokeyguy, “Temporary Home” is a new track, and the chart only includes songs that recently went for adds. From what I understand, “Cowboy Cassanova” was the first single off Carrie’s new album.
Mr. Bing, I’m afraid I don’t know the answer to your question. Maybe Danielle P. does, if she still is online. Or maybe Rachel — she also knows a lot.
Okay it looks like we can work with the All Access site and get enough info to see the direction Danny’s single is going. I loved mediabase because it was real time and you could see who was playing Danny’s single and when. As Danielle posted above Danny is on several of the charts. He is on the add board chart, the spincrease chart and the take off chart, all good. Last time I had checked before I lost access to mediabase, Danny had been added to 27 stations – it looks like he now has been added to 33. The Taking off chart says 3 more stations have added his single. Spincrease chart says 95 new spins with 33 stations. The 7 days rolling report only goes to 52 and Danny is not on the list YET. After the holidays without Christmas songs, he should be. I’m still not giving up trying to get back into the mediabase site.
Hey FOGS, welcome! Thank you for everything you do to keep us informed!
yeah jan i think lol i’m in cincinnati,ohio
i don’t know much about the billboards
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Rach – it is?? wow, I love snow haha. well this is silly but you know, being in America, should experience snowing while living here YAY!
Ellen – oh okay… Im happy, Danny’s single is becoming more popular on COuntry radio YAY!!! can’t wait for that music video!!! freezing Danny! according to his tweet YAY!
Hey, Lizzy! Since I’m on a roll, thank you for everything you do to keep us informed about all of Danny’s statistics and other details.
Also, I had wanted to mention to you and Steph6449 (and I think that there was someone else as well), that while I was in Tuscon, my friend asked me to accompany her to her most recent checkup. She is in her third year as a survivor. On the way to the medical facility, I kept talking about Danny nonstop to distract her from worrying. Everything worked out fine!
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Rach – Ohio? is that the Midwest??? sigh! I thought it will be here on the East Coast… LOL!
Thanks Ellen B.
Lizzy
Based on what information we have gathered, Danny is going in a positive direction with his single.
I think that he should be able to break 200 spins this week for “My Best Days”, which would be double the amount of spins he got last week.
I noticed on the spincrease chart some Christmas songs up there, that had increased in spins as well. Those songs will be gone after the Holiday season is over and it will make it easier for Danny to get up the chart.
I’m not sure where he will be on Billboard this week or what his rank on mediabase will be this week. I don’t think that he will break the top 50 this week on either chart, but he’s getting more airplay which is definitely good.
I think that once his single goes for sale next week, we might see him go up the Billboard chart, the week after next. Because Billboard ranks based on airplay and sales.
Danny sales for “My Best Days” might be enough to rank him higher than #55 on the chart, the week after his song goes on sale.
Gokeyguy, Cowboy Cassanova is not on the chart as a current song anymore. It is now considered recurrent. In 2008 they changed the country chart – if a song loses spins for two weeks no matter how long they have been on the chart – the song is changed to recurrent. That is why it is important that My Best Days continues to increase in spins and move up the charts. If they take the song off the current chart and move to recurrent, it is no longer charting and the highest it made it on the chart before changing to recurrent is where it will have peaked and will be the final chart position. Hope that makes sense. For example, Bucky Covington’s new single was not on the chart near as long as some other songs for example Luke Bryans Do I which has been on the chart for many many weeks. Bucky’s song started to lose spins and they took it off the current chart. I think it peaked at #43. We do not want Danny’s song to peak that low. Not sure how high it has to go to be considered a hit. Don’t think peaking in the top 40 will be considered good enough.
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wow Lizzy thanks for the info… I didn’t know that… Those Radio tours of Danny surely was worthed cuz hes getting positive feedback to his single… I hope this will get even better… its kinda pressure though cuz his album is not yet been released until March… I wonder what will the record company will do to make Danny’s songs be active until the album is dropped.
Ellen B. thanks for sharing that about your friend. You are a good friend to accompany her – check-ups definately bring back the fear.
FOGS – I didn’t think they would be publishing any charts due to the holiday freeze. I am hoping that is the case because I think it is better for Danny when the holiday songs are gone. I love Christmas and I can’t believe that I am looking forward to the holidays songs ending so they don’t compete with Danny’s single on the charts. I am definately losing it.
sincerely hope he will break into top10
Wow, so what we really need is progression? Danny’s single increasing in spins from week to week?
Lizzy
I had wondered why Cowboy Casanova wasn’t still on the Country chart. That song went recurrent fast especially considering how well Carrie’s album is selling. But “Temporary Home” is now doing well for her on the chart.
We don’t have to worry about Danny going recurrent for at least the next couple of weeks. He’s increased in airplay this week and next week his song goes for sale, which will hopefully help him out.
Also I think that Country music does view songs that make the top 40 as top 40 hits. They have mentioned country songs that have made the top 40 on the Country chart as top 40 hits. I would like to see Danny at least make the top 40 but hopefully better than that on the Country chart.
I see that songs like “Red Light” by David Nail have been on the Country chart for a long time. I hope that Danny’s song can stay on the Country chart for a long time as well.
It can take a song quite a while to move up the charts. Chris Young’s Gettin You Home was released in April and didn’t make it to #1 until September. According to Brian Mansfield, the goal is for the single to peak at the time the album is released. Brian Mansfield also said it is not a good sign if they release a second single before the album drops. The best scenario for Danny is for the My Best Days to peak in February/March at the time the album drops. Afte the album drops, they will release a second single to keep the album going. In my opinion, Danny’s fans need to fully support My Best Days by buying the single and requesting it on radio. They should give up on the idea of a second single before the album is released because that is not what his label wants to happen.
Gokeyguy，let us hope there are more singles coming out before the album.i love all the songs so far，i will be extremely happy if “it’s only” release as single later
Ellen B, that is definitely what we need. Danny’s song needs to keep increasing in spins each week in order for him to stay on the chart. Hopefully his song will do continue to do that. And if he gets more adds from radio stations that will help as well, because then more stations will be playing his song.
I think that right now he’s in a good position with “My Best Days”. If he can keep increasing his amount of spins each week he will be fine. And once the Holiday season is over it will be easier for him to climb the chart, because he won’t have the Christmas songs to compete with.
Lizzy, I am at risk, so I really understand the fear. I have already outlived my mother, who died when I was a teen.
I automatically keep you and Steph in my thoughts and prayers.
BTW, that car ride was pretty funny. My friend likes classical music, but she was a good sport about listening to my Danny obsession. I wanted to talk with her about Danny anyway, but the trip to the medical center was a good opportunity to do that, because it distracted us both. And as I said, we ended up with good news!
Lizzy ，dont know taht，whatever takes to do good for danny，then this what we should do
FOGS and Lizzy, if sales of Danny’s singles are included in calculating his chart position, does that mean it is better if we spread out our purchases of Danny’s single? Or do only the number of spins determine when a song becomes recurrent?
As to Carries Cowboy Cassanova. The song still gets lots of spins as a recurrent – it just isn’t considered a current song moving up the chart. Cowboy Cassanova made it to #1 so there was nowhere else to go but down. I also think her label wanted to add it to Hot Adult Contemporary hoping for a crossover hit.
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hey there MCB! nice to meet you… I think we didn’t meet here before
Yes I hope so. or maybe a single by single promotion until March so the anticipation for the album really boost. I can’t wait for his music video, I hope it will be available on itunes too… ugghh so stressful haha…
FOGS – maybe cowboy casanova is not what Carrie is… so that is why its not a hit to her fans. or maybe a bit shocked when that song was released but hey, that is a Country crossover… I know Danny will also do that but maybe on his next album YAY!
Sales have nothing to do with the Hot County songs chart which is based only on airplay. Sales and airplay combined determine the Hot 100 on Billboard. The Hot 100 includes songs from all genres of music. I don’t think Danny fans should hold back at all buying his single on Monday. The first week sales are going to be important to him. The first week sales will signal to TPTB how many loyal fans he has from the show. Sales after that should be to new fans outside the AI bubble who hear his song on the radio. That is why radio airplay is very important. We alone cannot make Danny’s single a success.
Ellen
I think that the mediabase chart is only based on airplay, and not sales, while the Billboard chart is based on sales and airplay. I don’t think that we have to spread out the purchases we make of Danny’s song. I think that we can buy all of our purchases of his song at one time if we want.
I believe that his move up the charts will mostly be based on airplay. And while sales will help him chart higher on Billboard, I think that airplay will help him the most on both the Billboard and mediabase Country charts. And I believe that the mediabase Country chart only ranks based on airplay.
My apologies Darla, I feel like an idiot calling you by the wrong name all day long.
To clarify – when I say the Hot Country songs chart I am talking about the mediabase country charts we have been posting about.
Good points, Lizzy. Thanks for clarifying how the Hot Country songs and how the Hot 100 songs are ranked. I definitely think that Danny fans should help Danny all we can during the first week his song is available for sale.
And I also hope that he gains a lot of new fans in the general public. People in the general public are the people that will help him maintain decent sales. And if he gets a lot of radio airplay, he can attract a lot of these fans, who will buy his single.
Right now, I am seeing people in Milgokey talking about a special pre-recorded segment on Danny, airing on Fox6 right now. No live feed. I tried to tweet Jen to find out if there will be a video of it anywbere but she’s way too busy sending tweets to Danny about what she’s seeing on TV! LOL!
Hey everyone, I will talk to you guys later. Have a good night everybody.
Gokeyguy，I know you though，My used screen name is CGF if you know that.
I am considering if you guys can buy it for me since i cant buy it directly，i will pay you back through paypal
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I’m taping it Shirl; It said something like Giving for the Holidays or something like that.
I think I will go check it out, pack for the weekend (relative visiting) and go to bed early!
Lizzy and Fogs, thanks for explaining all this chart stuff, it is quite interesting. I have been doing my part, requesting Danny’s song (although prob. not needed here in Milgokey, lol) and will definitely buy next week!
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night FOGS!
Good point Lizzy… I will buy Danny’s single on Monday! no matter what it takes. Next week will be the moment of truth… we can support Danny in many ways by buying his single on Amazon or Ipod…
Goodnight, FOGS!
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hey MCB… Is CGF is Chinese Gokey Fan right???
well actually I only have ipod so I can purchase Danny’s single. I don’t know how Amazon works but Im sure some of the ladies here know how to help you with that. Its just suck why International fans can’t buy Danny’s single together with US mainland fans… Don’t worry, I know how you feel cuz in the past I stressed that too. I lived in the Philippines and Im a AI addict, supporting AI stars…
Hey Pam, wow Im very curious about that video, I hope it will surface soon… Im gettin’ ready here, I need to buy itunes for backup as soon as Danny’s single is released…
Gokeyguy，yeah，this is me.
it does suck that we cant support him with our effects.i am not a AI exactly cause i dont watch frequently but i am a diehard danny fan for sure.
AI fan ，sorry.i just watched the video and not alive.usually i will past others and watched danny only
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hey MCB. don’t worry… do you own an iPod? or mp3? there is always a way to watch and listen to Danny okay?
sure i can listen to danny，i record “it’s only”just as it was released from station for thr first time and i have all the songs and lots of videos .it’s a Little disappointed that i cant buy it so i can say i support him with what i have done
Four for Friday: Simon Fuller, Danny Gokey, Chris Daughtry & more
American Idol creator Simon Fuller has a new reality-based talent show, but it won’t be on TV. If I Can Dream will follow five aspiring musicians via a website, IfICanDream.com. A weekly half-hour recap will be show on Hulu, and the project has tie-ins with MySpace, Clear Channel Radio, Ford and Pepsi.
• Danny Gokey will make his Grand Ole Opry debut Jan. 8. He’ll also take part in the Sprint Sound & Speed celebration of music and motorsports in downtown Nashville that weekend.
• Amazon is running a sweepstakes to give away a trip to the 2010 American Idol finale.
• Since it’s just a few days before Christmas, here’s a video of Chris Daughtry singing O Holy Night.
via http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2009/12/four-for-friday-simon-fuller-danny-gokey-chris-daughtry–more/1?csp=34
opps that was posted already my bad lol
OMG!!!! @ImMattGiraud is about to arrive at my house!
11 minutes ago from web
aww danny and matt reunion
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MCB – I was living back home when the Danny’s season on AI began. I was not able to vote for him and I was so disappointed and depressed when Danny was voted off cuz I didn’t do anything cuz I was not able to do anything… having said that, we can support Danny in any way now cuz of his new music career that can reach international fans too…
ImMattGiraud Enjoying a nice dinner here in Nashvegas. Soo I get to drive a Corvette all week.. Pray for the Nashvillians.
about 3 hours ago from Echofon
ImMattGiraud On my way to see @dannygokey in this amazingly fast Corvette! Yeah you heard right! We fittin’ to bubble tweet!!
13 minutes ago from Echofon
yay and a bubble tweet
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Rach – there is a MANNY reunion?? when was that happened?? is there any details??
tonight jan
seems like something will happen，lol
Mr. Bing, I think Amy B. spoke with Danny about international fans when she met up with him at Coyote Joe’s. I understood Danny to indicate that his music would be available to international fans, although it wasn’t clear when.
Ellen ，its so nice of Amy to do that.hope we will figure out soon
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Rach – I don’t know if I will ever watch that tonight cuz Im gettin’ sleepy! I hope they do their hillarious acts, awww I missed that ugghh!!!
Oh well, Goodnight Rach, MCB, Ellen, and whoever is still awake! Gokeyguy Signing Off!!! ZZZzzzZZZ
goodnight jan sweet dreams
Gokeyguy，good night
I’m going to sign off too. But I really need somebody to translate the MANNY bubbletweet for me. Hysterically funny and definitely worth waiting for, but I couldn’t understand what they were saying about the other Idols.