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Oh. My. Gawd.
That video. Is. AWESOME.
I can’t stop playing it! The messages. The scenes. The Danny =P. All are PERFECT! Im so happy for Danny!
Twitter: kiady
Good morning!! just watched MBD video OMG!!! I love it, this man is so gorgeous. i love the positive sentences during the whole video! i love the whole video!! i have to watch it again…here i go* lol
Good morning!
Here’s a link to a full size scan of the article in Country Weekly. Danny looks gorgeous!
http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=638148
The official music video–it’s up on Youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmfrcmBe3ZQ
I can’t stop staring at today’s photo. What a beautiful man.
Twitter: LuluGokey
Morning Jikrada and Claudia! oops… should be afternoon for you?
I don’t think I need to say how much I love the MBD video… It’s totally amazing! But, about grabbing the video from AI site… I can’t believe they didn’t have any protection at all! Yep, I grabbed it, very easily… of course I WILL buy it when it’s on iTunes! Just a little disappointed why they didn’t even try to protect it…
Danny’s radio tour continues. I just heard the DJs said he will be in studio later:
http://www.thekat.com/mediaplayer/?station=KXKT-FM&action=listenlive&channel_title=
Twitter: steph6449
morning all — I’m not sure what that is on youtube. Wouldn’t Danny’s official video be up on his own youtube channel? Plus you’d guess they would wait since AI supposedly has the 48-hour exclusive for it.
That YT version does have a link to buy the song, but not sure if that can be added by anyone. The profile for the person who posted that says they are 18 years old. May be just a fan who pulled a copy off the AI site. If so, suspect Sony will come knocking to get it taken down.
Twitter: LuluGokey
Morning Helio! Thank you for the links!
Twitter: LuluGokey
steph, I think that’s just a fan who grabbed it and uploaded it on youtube.
Twitter: kiady
Hi Steph, Helio and Lulu.
hope later i can listen to them.
Lulu it’s lunch time here so yes it’s afternoon lol
Steph, i agree with lulu someone upload it on youtube, it’s not Danny’s channel.
The video it’s awesome!
I have to go i will miss Danny’s visits today
Have a wonderful day )
Awesome! Thank so much Helio (mwah!) You saved me. Been playing with Adobe downloads for the last half hour, and was still unable to view the video at AI.
Have to run. Kids to get to school.
So great!
Hello Gokeyworld! I’ve been away for a while, but have kept up with the news. Absolutely LOVE the music video! Danny is just so good at everything he does. He is so natural in the front of the camera and looks really good.
I’m more or less finished with my writing task and will be back here more often. Today I have to attend to a client event, which starts in couple of hours, but wanted to come here to say hello to everybody.
Have a wonderful Danny Gokey music video day!
Twitter: steph6449
more sites
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00030326.html
http://watercoolerconvo.blogspot.com/2010/01/danny-gokey-music-video-released.html
the person who runs the watercooler site seems like a huge Kris fan and sometimes ignores or snarks on Danny, but this one’s fair. and I saw where they have a theory on the video director that owlki picked up for the post here.
ihearties, this is Sharon…..I called KXKT the radio station just now and they told me to come down sweetheart and they are going to let me in to see Danny. They said be here by 9:00 that would be central time. He also is going to be on the air with them I am sure they will be live streaming at least I hope they are for you. Got to go now and look pretty!!!
Thanks again for all your tweets you sweet people, cannot express what this means to me.
XO Sharon
I am going stir-crazy at work here today guys and I still haven’t watched the video. I just have to be patient for another 4 hours. Will this day ever end?????
Twitter: tonicny
Good Morning All! I cannot stop watching the video, it is awesome and although I believe I remember an interview where he says he was uncomfortable while shooting it he looks awesome and the positive messages was a great idea for the video and fits perfectly with the message of the song.
Someone posted this last night here that there is a clip in the video of the pink sky sort of like the picture he posted with the heart shape in it, very good catching that since I thought the same thing when I first saw it.
Helio Thank you for the links about the article since around here I cannot find that issue yet but I am sure I will pick one up when its gets on the sheleves and maybe one day have it autographed if it is possible. I hope it all works out for Sharon this morning that she gets to meet him. Have a great day.
morning all,you can do it bosman lol
fox6now Watch @dannygokey’s first music video! http://
bit.ly/7bCXfd
16 minutes ago from TweetDeck
Twitter: tonicny
Sharon, Congratulations and have the best time!
Twitter: pjgvet
Morning all; have to head out, but will be back for interview, hopefully!
Nice review at MJs from an Adam fan:
“What sells this mv is Danny’s beautiful vocals. I am seeing more and more why the judges wanted an Adam/Danny finale. As an Adam fan, it’s too easy for me to compare the vids because Adam is basically an actor as well as a singer, so his vids look more professional. However, Danny looks great, and this is a good first attempt. With Danny’s vocals, I think he’ll be quite successful in the country genre. As he gets some success, he can cross over and sing what he actually wants to sing.
Good luck to Danny. Again, beautiful vocals.”
to bad there wasn’t a way to buy the magazine online it would be so much easier lol.
http://cgi.ebay.com/DANNY-GOKEY-MY-BEST-DAYS-ARE-AHEAD-OF-ME-CD-SINGLE_W0QQitemZ180461414563QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMusic_CDs?hash=item2a0456a8a3
starting bid is .75 cents
OMG Danny looks freakin awesome!! in his music video!!! OMG!! I can’t stop looking at that video!! Whew heart be still!! the man is Uber sexy!!
i wish karen was still around she’s missing all the news =[
TodaysCountry World Premiere – Danny Gokey – My Best Days
Are Ahead Of Me – Official Music Video: If you’re a Danny Gokey fan, y… http://bit.ly/5qfaZa
1 minute ago from twitterfeed
Twitter: tonicny
Latrece Good Morning! what we had all been waiting for is finally here and he did not disappoint at all it is just amazing and he sure works the camera well. I truly think that Danny is heading towards a very long and successful career. I am going to inform my radio station today about his video and ask for the song to be played although they are already doing a great job playing it. I cannot stay and hear the streaming since I have to be at work by 9AM Eastern time but I am confident that I will be able to catch it tonight.
If you’re a Danny Gokey fan, you’ve been waiting on this one for a long time. Here’s Danny’s new video for his first country single My Best Days Are Ahead Of Me. The song is sitting just outside the top 40 on the Billboard Hot Country charts at #41. Look for it to enter the top 40 after the new charts are released later this week. Enjoy!
how awesome it that!! maybe he’ll get past top 40
Yeah for Sharon! You go girl! Have a marvelous time
! So happy for you!
goodmorning toni and everyone!! toni I will be searching for your son’s video, I love classical music even if it’s not in english!! he sounds awesome!!
Hi Maryann!! aren’t you just crazy happy for Danny?? I hope someone records Danny’s interview today!!
I am Latrece! Loving today’s photo too! So joyous! That Erika sure knows how to pick em’. Thanks Erika
!
Today, is a day to celebrate! Danny is on his way to number #1. He is a natural on that video. Like Toni said… many years to come!
Perseverance clearly pays off. Can you all believe that Sharon is getting in to see Danny this morning? Way to go! You know he appreciates it!
yeah today is a celebration for Danny, he has to be over the moon!!
I am sooooo happy for Sharon getting the opportunity to see sweet Danny!!
Hang in there Bosman!
Hey… any of you techies know what is up with me not being able to view the actual AI video posted all over. I have Acrobat 10.0.32 installed. Can’t seem to get the next update (10.0.42) to load. So, I can’t view any of the AI videos.
ooh no!! I am tech illiterate!! sorry!!! Pam described the video well about the urban flavor added to it!! that’s what it feels like to me too!!
It’s okay. I can see the video via YouTube. Danny did an amazing job on the video. It is so him. Really shows his personality. I have only one complaint… I wanted to see him on that beach about to kiss a PYT! ;-(
bfraley The only drawback to losing weight in January is losing
bodily “insulation”. I swear this cold wind in Omaha is going straight to my bones!
3 minutes ago from Twitterrific
Maryann I know!! I would love to see that too but I think we will get to see that opportunity in the future I hope!!
Twitter: Owlki
Hello peeps! Good morning!
Danny’s video is so awesome, I can’t get enough of it!
Steph, yeah, @h2oconvo is a huuuuuge Kris fan and sometimes do snark on Danny but I think she’s been less snarky since we started tweeting during AI tour. I told her that I really liked her blog but that sometimes she was mean to Danny and I’d feel hurt. She apologized but she said she can’t help it sometimes… I do understand because sometimes I can’t control myself on my snark on Kris as well so I think we’re even. Today she was upset because someone posted a hater comment about Kris on her blog, saying that him going to Haiti to help is publicity stunt… haters, go figure…
Sometimes she even sends links to me when she finds Danny news while she’s searching for news about Kris. We had a discussion on twitter earlier on, trying to find the director for MBD. You saw the result of that exchange.
http://www.thekat.com/mediaplayer/?station=KXKT-FM&action=listenlive&channel_title=
danny should be on soon.
Hi everyone.
I don’t think that allaccess has updated the 7 Day Rolling chart yet. They have Danny’s numbers as the same from yesterday and Montgomery Gentry’s numbers the same as well. Hopefully the chart will be updated some time today.
Also Danny’s video will eventually be put on Itunes so that we can purchase it. I think that it will cost like $1.99. It won’t be as hard to get Danny to a higher position on the music video charts on Itunes, because people normally buy less videos than they do songs.
danny’s on !!
Twitter: pjgvet
Shirl; here is your chance! Did you see Rachels post at 8:05- a hard copy of Danny’s single! On Ebay.
lol how do you sign a download
tiny life!!
Twitter: pjgvet
Wow, Danny’s voice sounds great this am!
danny sounds great
danny has a goose bump voice
i wonder where ivan is today?
Goosebump voice all the way! =D
Twitter: Owlki
Every DJ is left in awe when they listen to Danny singing…
Thanks Rachel and Maryann. It is 15:30 here and one more hour at work and half and hour to get home and then finally, finally I hope I get to see the video.
Twitter: pjgvet
I think that is my favorite version of Tiny Life so far. I like more harmonizing with Brandon on the vocals- I hope the studio version is like that.
DJ’s sure seeemed to love it and no (Windmills) they are not complimenting him to be polite; they obviously are sincere because of their insightful comments on how he connects with his audience.
“Goosebump voice” – love it!
danny gokey yum lol i bet danny was blushin at that.
Twitter: pjgvet
Sharon, is that you making that Yum comment ?!
you’re welcome bosman
Twitter: pjgvet
Lord help me, I think Country is growing on me a little; I actually liked that Blake Shelton Hillbilly Bone song earlier.
LOVE LOVE LOVE Danny’s video. OMG his voice gives me the best chills all over. He is really staying true to himself. I think the reason we all love him so much not only can he sing but he is not a fake. That is so important. Does anyone else think that they should be playing Danny on the soft rock stations like they play Carrie and Taylor?
major tour in april
Twitter: pjgvet
Maryann-
You’re probably off doing kid stuff! Hope your daughter had fun at her dance the other night; my kids did- was it the “turnabout” where girls ask guys?
I don’t think that Danny will be kissing anyone soon; I think he just is not at that place in his life.
OOH, tour teasers!!!!! DJS seem to think its good!
I wonder who Danny will be touring with? He said he is going on a major tour, and the DJs seemed excited about it. But they said they can’t say anything about that or his television appearances coming up soon. I hope we learn some information about his tour soon.
Hi ihearties….today’s a great day indeed! loving every second, every shot of Danny’s video.
God bless everyone
I can’t wait to see what other surprises Danny has for us!!!
I am so happy for him!!
Twitter: pjgvet
Ah, I lost the stream, can anyone hear what “Al” is saying- the caller/
Twitter: Upsnodowns
Hi everyone! Ha everyone come down from their high from last night? What an amazing video. Danny looks gorgeous and I love his inspirational messages. The video suits him perfectly and defines who he is as a performer and person.
WOW!!!That radio DJ said Danny singing live was a highlight for him. It seems that every DJ that hears him is blown away by his amazing voice. I hope it continues to translate into continuously increasing spins for Danny!
I hope IWNSGB is Danny’s second single. I can just imagine how big of a hit it would be. So many people can relate to losing someone they love. I would love to see a video of the song. It would also be a perfect song for a movie!
Twitter: karatemom34
Good Morning everyone! Missed part of Danny’s interview but got to hear most of it I think!! What a great interview! Everyone who meets him just falls in love with him,guys too!! Lol I agree with the DJ, it’s amazing how awesome he sounds live this early in the morning!! WOW ! Still watching the video over and over!! I love it!! I’m with you Latrece, can’t wait for all the other surprises he has coming up!! So Happy for him!!
Back now. Just caught the end. Nice hearing the DJs talk about Danny so positively.
Yep, Pam. She sure does love her dances. I only let her go with a group, because she is only in 7th grade and is 12, but she’d really like to go with a date. Has her eye on a young man in our neighborhood, and he has his on her. God help me.
Wish I didn’t miss the program. Oh well. Off to see that gorgeous video once more.
Hope Sharon is having a great time.
This song is so not country. Don’t know who the artist is, but it is nice. Danny would kill it.
Cheryl you are so on point about our sweet Danny!! the video has his signature written all over it!! Country tone with an Urban flavor mixed in and a very inspirational message, so like Danny all the way!!!
Love & Theft (Runaway) Excellent!
Hey Toni! Was that you? AWESOME
Twitter: karatemom34
Have to say what an Adorable picture of Danny above!!
Okay… just ignore me everyone else… I have to do it.
Cheryl,
Didn’t you just love the close ups of the hand on the window and also on his hands on his chest? He has some beautiful hands.
*sorry guys*
Twitter: karatemom34
Good Morning Latrece!!
hey Cindy!! I am lovin me some Danny he his awsome!!
I think that was our Toni, thanking the DJs for welcoming and playing Danny. If it was, she is a genius. A little thank you can go a long way. It should be our next campaign.
Twitter: pjgvet
Maryann, I love that Love and Theft song also! They are touring with Lady A and Tim McGraw.
I don’t think that is our Toni- she has a definite accent (is it your Italian heritage Toni, or is that an upstate NY accent?).
Latrece and Cheryl- Yes, girls, you know us urban girls appreciate Danny’s urban video feel
Morning Cindy!
Twitter: karatemom34
I agree Maryann, about his beautiful hands!! He’s just a Beautiful Man!!!
Twitter: Upsnodowns
Did everyone hear when the DJ read the female listener said Danny was yummy? LOL I was thinking she should be an Iheartie – shw would fit right in!
I meant he is awesome!!! still sleepy!! cindy I can’t stop watching the video!!!
Twitter: Upsnodowns
Maryann You know I noticed the hand on the window and chest. I love his hands! the rest of him was gorgeous too! I also noticed how beautiful his lips look.
Twitter: pjgvet
My daughter does not have a boyfriend yet (15) and I am really happy; she always goes to dances with a big group of girls, and some boys. I would be happy if she went all through High School without one; a girlfriend wrecked my son’s Sophomore year. He’s ok now though, and current girlfriend is great and they are level headed.
Danny’s hands, yup; noticed those- gorgeous.
Gah, what isn’t gorgeous about him. Even my husband has to control his inner fangirliness when he comments at blog sites, lol.
Twitter: karatemom34
Hi Pam! How are you?
Pam I love Danny’s Urban flavor!! so freakin awesome!!! I hope he comes back to Milwaukee soon!!
Twitter: karatemom34
I know Latrece, I’m still watching it!! Wow IWNSG sounded amazing this morning!! That song just gives me chills everytime !!
Yep! It is all good.
He does look yummy!
I am with you, Pam. Plenty of time for boys. They can wait. They’ll ruin your life and make you loose your mind. Soon enough they’ll be swooning over some young buff gorgeous young man.
Oh wait a minute.. what did I just say?
Cindy the video has this positive sorta Dark Sexy Mystic to it!!
Twitter: Upsnodowns
I don’t know if anyone saw one of my tweets I sent Danny about my housekeeper, Theresa. She now loves Danny! I showed her how to play ITunes on my PC so she could listen to music while she is at my home and she told me she likes Danny and listens to him the whole time she is there! I am going to buy his CD for her and I told her she should tell all her friends about him. She said she already did!
BTW Theresa is one of the funniest people I know! She thought Ron had a crush on Danny because of the pictures that are in his underwear drawers (the ones I put there!). She was very happy to hear that I am the one crushin’ on Danny!
The best thing about that video, is the fact that someone took a lot of time to make it just like Danny. They urban feel is awesome.
I am stuck on the close-up shots that appear up front. Oh my. The eyes.
Too flippin’ funny Cheryl. Poor thing. Bet your hubby was relieved to have that matter clarified!
Twitter: karatemom34
Latrece, Very well put, I agree!! I had to go back and watch the video again!! He really does have some luscious lips like Cheryl said!!
Twitter: karatemom34
I think we have fallen in love with Danny all over again!!
Good morning! I just caught the tail end of Danny’s interview on the station this morning, hope someone was able to record it! Mention of a tour in April??? OMG, wish we knew more! I am so anxious at just the thought of maybe seeing him sing live someday!
The MBD video is superb! There are no words that can describe how gorgeous he looks in it, it’s almost surreal!
I seem to be lost on Erika’s comment about a conversation with Danny’s music director…what is that all about?
I’m curious to know the significance of whatever that is Danny is wearing around his neck in today’s pic!!!!!
Twitter: pjgvet
Cheryl, hilarious!! I bought a copy of CD for my Brazilian exchange student to take back to Brazil- he’s visiting in March.
Maryann, Yes, what did you say…….. you mean cougars like us swooning over some young buff man LMAO!
Must head out now to buy ingredients for Danny’s slow cooker pork; in honor of video am making that recipe! I’ll let you know how it is.
Twitter: Upsnodowns
I think Danny sings that so passionately when he does it live. I keep picturing him on an awards show singing it and the audience in awe. I pray one day I will see it happen.
Cindy yes Danny’s eyes and lips are absolutely delicious!! I almost stole me a kiss in person after that hug he gave me 2 weeks ago!!! lol lol hahaha!!! j/k!
Twitter: pjgvet
One more reminder;
Vote in Brian Mansfield’s poll and comment
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2010/01/danny-gokeys-music-video-debuts-at-americanidolcom/1#uslPageReturn
Danny is still winning, although as soon as some of Adam’s young fans wake up, they will spam the poll, lol.
Twitter: pjgvet
Wow, Martina McBride sounds incredible. Her Broken Wing= so much better than Jordin Sparks. And she is definitely not very twangy. Love that label rep comparing Danny to her.
Now , really off to grocery shopping!
Twitter: karatemom34
I’m sure it was hard to resist Latrece!! Great willpower!! lol
Who us?
Te-he! Off and running with my day. Enjoy!
Can’t wait to hear about Danny’s touring plans. This is going to be big. They know what they’ve got in him. They are going to promote the you know what out of him and make him a superstar.
Twitter: tonicny
It was not me iam at work but very distracted from all of Danny news today. I do plan on caling my local station to let them know about the video. I m so excited I can cry. Also noticed last week there is a site with the name Tonic .
Cindy I had to use a lot of restraint!!! haha lol so security wouldn’t haul me outta there!!! lol
Twitter: karatemom34
See he does need bodyguards!! I better apply for the job!! lol
Twitter: karatemom34
The bodyguard comment was for you Latrece!! lol
I know you Cindy, you would be his extra personal bodyguard protecting his most precious assests!!!
lol
Twitter: tonicny
Pam, I have an Italian accent so you were right it was not me. I can’t wait to hear this interview tonight. Bye all I will now attempt to do my job. I will check again around lunch time.
Twitter: karatemom34
Latrece lol lol Yes I would!!!
Twitter: karatemom34
Bye toni, sorry I didn’t see you!!
Twitter: tonicny
Pam send me the pork recipe via email
BYE TONI SWEETHEART!!
Twitter: BLfolsom
Sharon, congrats on seeing Danny today; you’ll have to give us a recap asap. Danny, when are you coming to the Phoenix area?
Got ya Toni!
Hey guys, popping back by to say there are a handful of belligerent people trying to steal Danny’s joy, by saying he had to go country. Good Lord!
My AA Bethlyn has done the best she can. If anyone cares to make a visit, I say we kill them with kindness
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at mjsbigblog!
Rickey has nothing up. Interesting.
Heading out. Enjoy!
If anyone of you guys would like to see screen caps of Danny’s video, heres the link =)
http://s1012.photobucket.com/albums/af248/Jikrada/Danny%20Gokey/
(He looks so awesome!)
How can you not love this man!!!
I finally saw the video. Wow.
Simple and effective. Detractors say it is cheap. I have to agree with them. The best days in life are always the cheapest and turn to be priceless. Heh!
Danny would be a superb actor. I don’t know why but this video made me remember the cake fight while he was in AI house. He would be perfect for How I met your mother sitcom because it is full of irony, yet almost sarcasm free.
Twitter: karatemom34
thankyou jidrada Awesome pics!!
Dee I’m with you, There’s no reason not to love him!!
Does anyone know the approximate age of MJ? I had words(written) with her during the live feed of American Idol Tour. To me the rules were for everyone EXCEPT Adam fans. Good to see that more Danny fans are sticking up for him, and she is letting our word be heard. Actually, not mine whish never get out of moderation. (guess she remembers me from the tour)
WOW!!!!!!!
As usual, I’m late to the party…but I’ve GOT to comment on Danny’s video, which I finally just saw a few minutes ago.
I don’t think it could be any better! It makes me like the song even more!
And OK, ***Confession Time***
I know I’ve always said–when you ladies were waxing eloquent on Danny’s sexiness–that I don’t think of Danny that way, I have a son exactly his age, etc…
But I’ve got to admit, I had several “cougar” moments watching that video! In the scene where he’s walking down the street and he just looks down and turns his head slightly—hello. I think my heart went pitty-pat right then.
Seriously, I’m so happy that this is such a classy video and that Danny looks so ridiculously good in it. If the haters find fault with it, it truly is because they are complete and total morons without a modicum of taste.
Have a great day, everyone! Listen to me if you want to, from 11 AM to 2 PM at http://www.101qfl.com/stream
Ooops…should’ve specified…11 AM to 2 PM Central Time
Jikrada, great job with those stills. I think the one where he almost blows in the microphone is cute.
Youtube has just pulled down the video, btw.
Saw that Bosman. Now, I cannot see Danny. Can’t view the AI video. No idea why. I’ve updated my Adobe and all. Ugh. Hope they release it soon to DGO.
The entire Old Product
revious Seasons Thread at TWOP, where there are threads for the Season 8 contestants and past contestants has been shut down.
It got shut down because some Kris fans got angry and started Trolling the forums over there, posting and bumping up a lot of the past contestants threads.
I think they did this because they are angry at Adam fans, I think because some Adam fans said that Adam’s was the most popular thread in that section on TWOP (It is)And maybe because they feel Adam fans have been trolling the Kris thread.
But I think that was immature of the Kris fans to do.
I don’t think that the mod over there has figured out what has happened, but they said they are going to keep the forum over there shut down for at least 24 hours until they find out what happened.
Thankyou! =) Im trying to get the part where the show an image of a baby at the end, i think he resembles Danny’s baby pic alot!
FOGS, isn’t it a shame when a few people on a forum can disrupt everything due to their selfishness, and spoil it for everyone else? That just has to be the lowest form of humanity ever, causing problems so that others cannot enjoy something.
Maryann, you do have Adobe Flash player, right? Strange that it does not work but computers never do what you want them to do when you need it. Can you access it from Danny’s myspace or facebook accounts?
Jikrada, thanks so much for the screen caps. I know a lot of time, effort and patience go into doing the project, so it is very much appreciated. Good job
I am back from seeing and being with a wonderful young man our “Danny” The show at The Kat.com was amazing. They did an hour long interview with him starting at 8Am then all us lucky people got to go in for the special concert he and the band did.
Everyone was so excited and I think Danny and the band was pleased with the turn out and the group of people, I know the station was blow away at the response.
ihearties we are supporting one fine and yes humble youngman, there is much to be proud of and love in him.
He talked about his album out in March and Sophia’s Heart, I had taken my “Country Weekly” he saw it and had me show it to the crowd. He said I got a 4 page lay out…..he is really pumped about that. They are off to Des Moines now.
They were in Omaha last night, my husband got to have a really nice talk with the guitar player( his name I forgt right now) sorry,while Danny was signing autographs. He said they were down in the Old Market last night which reminded them of Milwaukee area and how friendly everyone is. But, COLD! Sun was out today.
I want to encourage all of you that the station remembered me calling in a month ago about “ITs Only and then later about MBD’s it will happen, do not give up. He sang 4 songs for us and sounded incrediable, and looks great.
I do not know if it was because my husband was talking to the band or what but we got pictures of us and Danny and then of me and the whole band at the very last. The guitar player said during the concert he was playing on Danny’s guitar.
I did take my sign, my husband held it up after the concert and Danny looked at it and I said KC and he said I remember and he had the biggest smile. But, this time I got a signed photo of him to Sharon of him sitting in that chair photo. WOW
When we were having our picture taken with Danny my husband said thank you for all your hard work and Danny said it is my honor. Talked very passionately about Sophia’s Heart before he sang “Its Only”
He told everyone his video is on the Americn Idol site and I said I know he grinned.I told him everyone on iheartdannygokey is going crazy for the article and the video, he grinned and said thanks. In talking with everyone before we saw Danny let them know about this site iheart and all that everyone does for Danny and all that they can see of Danny. They thanked me several times and told me it is one of the first things they would look up. Evan at work this afternoon SO HI!
I better close just wanted to share the high points with you. I still cannot believe I was able to see and stand next to with my arm around Danny Gokey and his arm around me. What can you say….lol Sharon
Thankyou so much Shirl! But Im not to be thanked, Daniel J Gokehh is =D I is luurving him
Oh Maryann, that sucks. I hope they post it on DGO too. No reason to withhold it anymore, now that the genie is finally out of the bottle.
If I has to put it in one sentence, for me the video works because it successfully captures and releases Danny’s innocence. The director did one helluva job.
Aw haha sharon, looks like you had an awesome time =) So happy for you!
Shirl
I agree it is unfortunate what happened at TWOP. The Kris fans might not like it when people say negative stuff about Kris. But Kris gets it nowhere nearly as bad as Danny gets it.
And I have seen several Kris fans especially on TWOP constantly bash and say really cruel stuff about Danny. Some of them have trolled the Danny thread over there.
But Danny fans don’t get together and organize trolling on that site because of it. And the Kris thread is not the only thread that gets locked sometimes, both the Adam and Danny threads have gotten locked.
I knew something was up when I saw that Danny’s thread had been pushed back like 4 pages on TWOP. And a bunch of old threads about contestants that aren’t that popular were on the front page.
Congrats Sharon on your encounter with the genius and your insightful recap.
Shirl, do you think Maryann is getting Adobe Acrobat Reader confused with Adobe Flash Player?
Cheryl, if you lurk, so glad you stopped by the share the joy. I miss you! When you visit, it’s like seeing an old friend. And I bit like watching a soap opera! Had to LOL at the image of Theresa spotting a Danny photo in your husband’s underwear drawer! Plus, Ron is our hero! (Sorry, Jannikas, I think Ron can give Ed a run for his money in the “great husband” department!
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Grrrr…why do I ever bother to read the comments at mj’s? Yes, there were a lot of positive ones, but the negative ones just annoy me so much.
Like the guy who thought it was all wrong that the video was filmed in a city setting. “Does Danny even know where the country is?” Sheesh…does every country video have to have the singer running through a field of daisies?
Sharon, thanks for sharing…how truly special.
Cindy, I agree with the cougar moments…lol
Did anyone notice his breath in the cold? Not sure by design or simply cold in warehouse….thought it was unique.
Sharon, I am SO happy for you! Glad you got to meet Danny up close and personal. I am sure he remembers the sign from Kansas City. He has a phenomenal memory for people. Also nice that you steered folks to this site (and suggested that there are things they can do to help Danny). Danny is very familiar with iheart and I’m sure he lurks here occasionally. (Why wouldn’t he? It’s a hate-free site.)
BTW, I laughed at Brandon Fraley’s tweet. Anyone know where he is from? I would expect the Wisconsin folks to be used to the type of cold weather that Omaha is experiencing. Brian doesn’t sound like he’s from the north, but maybe I’m wrong about that.
Cindy S., it’s okay. I usually don’t fangirl too much about Danny. (I have two godsons that are just a few years younger.) But I gotta tell you, I was definitely fanning myself last night!
FYI, folks, Danny’s mgmt emailed me and the Clorox contest we had posted had to be removed until the contest officially launched on 1/28. thanks!
Ellen I love the idea of you fannning yourself over Danny!! lol awesome the affects sweet Danny has !!lol
Twitter: karatemom34
Ellen Lol Have you taken the DannyGokey/holic oath!! You might be needing to now!!! lol
Hi sweet cindy!!! Danny has that magic touch!!
I am trying to work and get my Danny fix at the same time!! lol
Thanks for all your good thoughts and words since seeing Danny. I just came off the Kat interviews I want to bring to your attention something Danny said. It is on the 4th segment where he is talking to Steve about what is coming up in April.
A caller asked him are you coming back to the Omaha area and he said he will be or wants to plan on doing that. There are some thing coming up and then Steve said we have all these announcements or something like that we cannot share right now but they are going to be great, go listen for yourself. Let me know what you picked up from that interview….Danny diffently mentioned TOUR!
Sharon
Twitter: jancute
Good Afternoon Ladies! <3
Seems International dannyfans have seen the Dannyvideo! YAY!
It also seems that the youtube link was removed by Sony Entertainment… Whew! I know I loved that video but I will wait for it to be released on itunes…
Sharon, awww very nice little recap of yours today meeting our Dannyboy! do you have pictures? and more recaps ok?? YAY!
Sharon I am so happy for you meeting sweet Danny!!
Twitter: karatemom34
Hi Latrece, Yes he does!!
Twitter: karatemom34
Latrece, It’s sure hard to concentrate on work now that we have that video in our heads!! lol
yeah I am trying to multitask!! the things we do for Danny lol
Cindy did anybody record the interview from this morning of Danny?? time for work!!
Looks like I goofed on my download of Danny’s video somehow I only got the first 15 seconds, just went back and it is no longer available. So I will have to wait until it is again!
Sharon
Twitter: karatemom34
I don’t know Latrece, Haven’t seen anything yet!! Hope so!!
Twitter: jancute
on a side note ladies! MBD video is a VMA material! raise your hands if you agreeing with this?!YAY!!!!!
Twitter: karatemom34
Sharon congrats on getting to see Danny, was this your first time meeting him?
Twitter: pjgvet
Not sure if everyone has this, but Danny is supposed to be on at 1pm in Iowa
http://www.973thehawk.com/article.asp?id=533949
Twitter: karatemom34
Does anyone know if we will be able to listen to Danny’s visit to radio station KHKI at 1:00 or is that private?
Twitter: karatemom34
Hi Pam I have that station on but they haven’t mentioned Danny at all!
Twitter: karatemom34
GokeyGuy I’m raising my hands, I agree!!!
Sharon, So nice that you got to see Danny perform, and even nicer, get to talk with him, get your pic taken with him. That must feel so special!
Isn’t there a radio station event coming up in a few minutes??? Anyone have a link, unless I have the times mixed up again
Twitter: karatemom34
Shirl , Pam has the link at l:51 p.m. above! I haven’t heard them say anything about Danny being on at 1:00
Twitter: jancute
Hey New Cindy! YAY!!! God! Danny has alot of awards to claim this year… can you visualize it? wow!!!
Is anyone has the link on that radio station??? is that posted?
Ellen, I think you’re right that perhaps Maryann had Adobe Flash mixed up with Adobe Acrobat! Maryann, if you’re reading, go to Google and find a direct link to Adobe Flash Player and download/install that. Very easy. If a computer dummy like me can do it, so can anyone!
Twitter: pjgvet
Sharon, so happy you had a great time!!
Please post your pics for us! We did hear about the tour, so excited. Sounds like it will be a good one, too.
Bosman, I agree with you. The video is not expensive, but sometimes simple is better (Look at where the FYE expensive video went- I think his cheap second one is better.). It does capture the essence of Danny and I think that is the most important role of a video since this one is “introducing” Danny to a lot of new fans.
Ah FOGS, that is too bad about TWOP! I was really enjoying going through all the old posts having such a great time reading all the ridiculous false things the haters were saying, watching Danny accomplish one thing after another and seeing you slowly, logically disputing their drivel. And I am not even up to where he is signed yet! Hope they put it back up.
Pam, New Cindy, thanks! Found the link but like it’s already been posted….no Danny. Will hang around for awhile yet…
Twitter: karatemom34
Gokeyguy Yes, I can definitely visual him winning a lot of awards!!
Twitter: karatemom34
You’re welcome Shirl, I’ve had that radio station on for awhile now , haven’t heard one mention of Danny!!
Twitter: pjgvet
GG; agree with your proposition on the video!
I posted the link above just before 1pm. They haven’t said anything though; maybe they aren’t going to broadcast it live stream
Hopefully they are not caught up in bad weather. If so, I wish they would tell us so I can come back!
I would love to share the pic’s but will need to wait for the guy who does and knows how to do that and he is at work right now
I almost paniced went back to yesterdays comments and got the right link and did get my download of Danny’s video all others are closed down by Sony…Whew!
Twitter: jancute
Me too new cindy! im listening to it right now…
Pam – you’re right, simple is better. My sister said that the FYE video costs alot of bucks! She said Danny’s was like $10 but I said oh hell no!!! I said At least hes not wearing alot of makeup hahaha! What could be a better way to start introducing Danny was that music video of MBD… very perfect and very Danny!
Twitter: jancute
on the radio – If you’re going through hell! haha very catchy! Danny seems to go to the skies! YAY!
WTH? I think I just heard country rap!!!!
OT….but interesting review of Lady A’s new album by Brian Mansfield due to drop tomorrow (in part):
L.A. signaled a changing of the guard inside Nashville, but if favoring the trio’s moody cool over Rascal Flatts’ heated vocal pyrotechnics seemed a little premature at the time, it looks positively prescient with the title hit from their album (cont’d). Also a reference to the fact that “In a town where song is king”.
Can’t wait to read his review of MBD in March! Look for his article in USA TODAY’s newspaper March 1, or probably online too.
Think I may know that ? when they will be in Des Moines, think they are running late, we did not get out of the station until 10. Do not know what time they left say guessing 10:30. It is a 2 and a half hour drive just to Des Moines that would not include the time to get to the station from the outskirts. Think the Des Moine stop will probably come in maybe a hour later???? It is just about 1:30 now so they should be close, the weather in Iowa is clear as far as I have heard. So hang in there as I commented to Danny Des Moines is next and he nodded his head and smiled.
Sharon
Twitter: karatemom34
Thankyou for that Sharon!! Hopefully by 2:00 he’ll be there!
Imo, I would think the station would at least mention that Danny will be a little late getting to the station, but that he’ll be there ASAP.
Twitter: karatemom34
I was thinking that too, Shirl! Maybe they’re not going to make it there today at all!!!
Carrie singing JTWT. I’mma gonna let you finish, Carrie, but we would much rather listen to Danny’s version of the song!
Ooops….*JTTW*
Twitter: jancute
New Cindy – why do you think so?
Twitter: jancute
LOL! Shirl! VMAs huh??? ahahaha..
Another version: hey Carrie, I’ll let you finish but Danny has the best freakin’ awesome video evaaaa!!!! duuuuuuuuu!!!!
Twitter: karatemom34
GokeyGuy I don’t know, I guess the same as shirl thought that you would have thought the radio station would have said something if they were going to be late!
Twitter: pjgvet
Might be like that one station that didn’t live stream interview……… back to treadmill…….will keep checking back
Lol, Shirl- love the Kanye West take!
Real twangy shizz on that station now….don’t know how long I can hang in here! LOL!
Twitter: jancute
Shirl – LOL! obviously, you’re not a fan of twangy country huh???! haha! with of course just one excemption right??? DANNY GOKEY!!!!
New Cindy – Oh well, I hope they are just running late though…
Pam – how about you? whatz your take on that?? whats your version??? haha
Twitter: pjgvet
GG, my take is that they are not going to have Danny on because they haven’t mentioned him at all. But I will keep checking back!
Twitter: pjgvet
Kinda liked Brad Paisley talking about Milgokey in that last song!
I can’t even find KJJ station – maybe no web site.
GG, I do like a lot more country than I EVER did, thanks to Danny, but this Justin Moore song now about Backwoods just makes my teeth itch!!!!
Twitter: karatemom34
Hey everyone, someone on twitter said danny already did a private interview on KHKI and is already headed to missouri!
Omigawd! The sexy tractor song! I am outta here for awhile, BBL!
Twitter: jancute
Shirl – LOL! you’re very funny… Don’t like much twangy country too but there are some twangy country I love like RF…
Twitter: jancute
hmm they’re playing about a tractor! is that a machine on the farm???! Hmm I wonder what Shirl have to say to this. LOL!
Just got off the phone with the station in Des Moines, it was a private concert and as a matter of fact he had just left the studio. She said they will have a video on their web-site later today she thought?
So they must be on there way to KC by now.
Sharon
Twitter: jancute
New Cindy – Missouri?? hmm thats tomorrow right? they are going there right now?
Twitter: jancute
Sharon – that seems so fast. so you mean, Danny did really got there by 1pm but its not announced on the radio cuz its a private concert huh? hmmm
Twitter: karatemom34
GokeyGuy that’s what someone said on twitter that had talked to the radio station!
jancute,Yep! think that stinks! Why not announce that Danny Gokey is in the studio at least, sorry I use to live around there some years back.. This sounds like Des Moines LOL. Sorry, I’ll be nice. I am not sure if he got there by 1pm tho if he did that bus was moving. We know for sure Danny is on his way to the KC area.
Sorry, they have another visit at KJJ today in Des Moines, maybe that will have more, let me see if I can find thir web-site.
Sharon
Twitter: Owlki
Hello peeps… just woke up… I think DGO has it wrong and KJJ is actually KJJY… that would make http://www.kjjy.com his third station.
Twitter: kiady
Hello everyone!I had to watched MBD video again…it’s so cool,love it! Now i’m listening to Danny’s interview from this morning
It is KJJY 92.5
Thanks Ellen & Shirl! Still not allowing me to view the video. I’ve been cut off again! Suppose TPTB decided I’ve had enough.
Hmmm!
See there are lots more goodies. Going to have to catch up much later tonight.
Twitter: jannworth
Sharon! Congrats on getting to attend the concert! How wonderful! Isn’t he amazing?
Ellen, loved your comment that Sharon’s husband may have taken the best husband award. I will tell/show my husband your comment –he may have to step up his game!!!
I LOVED the video. I’ve got a cold went to bed early last night—but I had to check Iheart before work–So, I got to see it at 6AM –I’m going to go replay in replay loop!!
The DJs love Danny today. He really connects with people.
What a glorius GOKEY day!
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/index
Not sure this one was posted here. Vote for Danny!
Seriously off now.
Twitter: kiady
Aw Danny was specially amazing in this morning performances at 103,7 wow
Ok, so here’s the run-down of all the MBD video messages, what they say and where they are at:
1. Life is too short… to be anything but happy. – entrance door
2. Make better mistakes tomorrow – post it
3. It goes fast enjoy – birthday cake
4. If not now… then when? – window pane
5. Forgive – in beach sand, disappears under sea wave
6. Challenge yourself – on a pinky door
7. Stop dreaming. Start living. – post it in a glass door overlooking the street traffic
8. Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken. – green planks on a storage/housing facility
9. Do what excites you – on a sheet on paper floating fast past the objects in the background
10. Stay hungry. Stay foolish. – on the pillar foundation, porch
11. Defy mediocrity – water tower
12. Never settle – notice board
13. You are a victim of the rules you live by – adverts on a wall
14. Be somebody – brick wall
15. Don’t worry. Everything is going to be amazing. – electricity pole
16. Love is (infinity sign) – dark red curtain
17. Wander. – sheet of paper on a wooden pole
18. Replace fear of the unknown with curiosity – on the glass of a boarded-up window
19. The biggest mistake you can make is being too afraid to make one. – apartment bloc
20. It’s never too late – yellow post-it
21. Dream big – olive post-it
22. Live now – metal plate on a wire fence
I am sorry if I missed, misidentified or misplaced any.
You know, of all these messages, everybody could find at least one that hits the nerve. My is no. 19.
Twitter: pjgvet
I agree Claudia! IWNSGB was incredible. It is the first time I have had tears listening to a Danny song.
Jannikas — Don’t remember whether you were posting back then, but maybe you were lurking? Remember when Cheryl and Ron were heading out of town for the weekend to celebrate their wedding anniversary, and Cheryl was moping because she wanted to go to the Milgokey AI concert? And then Ron got off the highway at the Milgokey exit and showed Cheryl a folder containing tickets to the AI concert? It was a total surprise! Very romantic and hard to top! But your hubby did good by bringing cheese to your Idol, and generally sharing in the festivities (including a Gokey hug). And Sharon’s husband came with her in Omaha, and it sounds like he talked with Def? The husbands who are willing to share in their wives’ Danny excitement are A+ in my books! (They don’t have to be Danny fans themselves; just willing to share the joy.)
Twitter: pjgvet
Thanks so much Bosman! For me it is #13.
Twitter: kiady
wow bosman thank you!!
I love the positive messages/sentences the ones that i really love are:
Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.
The biggest mistake you can make is being too afraid to make one
Love is (infinity sign)
It’s never too late
Dream big
all of the sentences are “so Danny”!
Twitter: kiady
Pam, those performances gave me chills and IWNSG brought tears to my eyes too! I felt something different on them it’s weird lol
This is a totally different context (friendship), but here’s an example. My friend came to meet me at the Wilkes-Barre meet-and-greet right after she got off work. She turned to Dee (the Adam fan), and said, “Look at her. She’s glowing!” And I was. I’ll bet that’s the most excited my friend ever saw me. Now my friend didn’t know Danny Gokey from a hole in the wall. But she knew that I was excited, and she wanted to share that with me. Cool, huh?
Shirl, you were not imagining things if you thought you heard country rap. I’ll bet it’s the same song I heard the other day. Were the lyrics about a girlfriend who always wants to talk about herself and her dreams, and in the refrain the guy sings that sometimes he wants to talk about me, i.e., himself?
My favorite is, “Be yourself. Everyone else is taken.” Good advice, especially for teenagers, who usually are more vulnerable to peer pressure.
Twitter: jannworth
Ellen, I was a beginner poster back during the end of the AI tour, but I would agree that Cheryl’s husband buying surprise tickets for their anniversary so she could see Danny is way too special to beat.
I like “be yourself. Everyone else is taken” But I am working on an improved version of myself….
Twitter: jannworth
My apologies to Mr. Bing who doesn’t like it when other idols are mentioned…but I just watched “Ellen” while scrolling through today’s posts. Danny definitely got the better song in “I still Believe” from Kara D’ –she penned “Strut” for Adam and I just thought: blah. And I do like “what do you want from me”. And then they talk a minute about Ellen raising money for Haiti and he gives her a framed autograph picture of himself…..
Twitter: Owlki
Shirl,
I did NOT talk with the director! LOL! I was discussing with another blogger on twitter about who the director for MBD was. I sent her the link to the sneak peek behind the scenes MBD video to see if she recognized him and she spotted the name W. Edwards on the clapboard.
Erika, thanks for clearing that up! Sometimes I need to check things more thoroughly before asking dumb questions
Ellen, I have no idea who sang the rap country song or what the lyrics were. Let’s just say I was appalled to even hear such a thing
I plan to buy the new Lady A album tomorrow (hard copy). If someone had told me a year ago today that I would be buying a country album, I would have said no way. Things sure do change!
Hey! Just watched MBD video and now my life is complete…lol…seriously, that was a really awesome video for it being Danny’s first. Plus, he’s always cute as you-know-what whenever he smiles
Aww, that just kills me!!! lol 
I liked the concept of it w/the messages all around and such and the kind of intimate setting part of it when it came to shots of Danny. Makes perfect sense that way. All in all, very awesome job well done for Mr. Gokey
Jannikas, I have Adam’s CD and I like it, but I don’t like “Strut.” If I ranked the songs on Adam’s CD, “Strut” would be dead last. My favorite song is “Whaddaya Want From Me?”
Yes, Danny definitely got the better of Kara’s songs. I love “I Still Believe” — very catchy and infectious song!
Shirl, LOL! When I first heard that country rap song, I immediately checked my radio dial because I thought I had accidentally changed stations! But when the refrain came on, I knew it was (or was supposed to be) a country song. Too funny! At least Danny isn’t doing country rap! But maybe that song will provide ammunition when detractors say Danny isn’t country enough???
Twitter: Owlki
No worries, Shirl.
The Science of American Idol Success
Thought this was interesting read with insights/stats…just pardon the writer’s attititude.
Make sure you read the comments to get better balance on some of his facts, ex Pickler.
http://mog.com/MOG_Features/blog/1710496
My first post on the music video. I love love love it. Very smart strategic move from 19E/RCA Nashville to release the music video on the American Idol site and for all the other media sites to pick it up. They are releasing it right before My Best Days enters the top 40 on country. Can’t wait for GAC to have it on their countdown so we can vote vote vote and watch the music video played on GAC TV. It is a great day to be a Danny fan. Gotta run and post on some more sites that have posted the music video. YAY!!!
Twitter: Owlki
lizzy,
I just had a mental image of you running around posting on sites that posted the music video. LMAO! Weird, considering that I don’t know what you look like! hahaha
Lizzy, if you come back, I enjoyed the links to your family member dancing on SYTYCD. Didn’t get through all the links, though. It was late when I was watching them and I got tired. You wouldn’t happen to remember what day you posted the links?
Hey again! Just poppin’ in while I’m doing some news reporting homework and listening to Danny’s interview from Omaha this morning. Jannika and Ellen- I’ve also got Adam’s CD as well and I didn’t like ‘Strut’ too much, but listening to it a few more times I like it. But ‘WWFM’ is my personal favorite.
I’m so looking forward to getting Danny’s cd in March!!! @iaamfmspid is gifting it to me from amazon. That’s so cool of her to do that for me b/c I wasn’t sure that I was gonna be able to get it on march 2nd so I went ahead and took a chance and asked her about it and she emailed me the receipt last week, I believe. Finally, my ‘AI8-Top 4′ collection will be complete when I get MBD
lol
A thank you to Bosman who gave us those video messages, there is so much meaning in them and that is what Danny has in mind.
Jan, thanks I am glad you liked my story of my morning with Danny I still have a big smile on my face, very special to me. I still cnanot believe it happended the photo’s tell me different. I agree my hubby is a sweetie going on 40 years in March….
Just adding I think the DJ’s at the station did an especially good job today interviewing Danny. They genuinely liked him and think he will go far. I am really interested in the news about the tour and everything that may be going on coming up in April it sounds like.
Have a good evening. Sharon
Twitter: jannworth
Ellen, that’s a special friend that went to the AI live tour with you—now if only could see a picture of you here at Iheart so we can see your glow when you post about Danny…..
Danielle, thanks for the recommendation on Adam’s album. Did you catch him on Ellen or Oprah? He looked really good on Oprah.
By the way I got an email from Amazon that the new Lady Antebellum album download is only $3.99 today. I’ve got to go take a listen. Wouldn’t you know it, I had already bought the lead single….that’s probably why I got the discount offer.
Just watched MBD video on continuous repeat about 10 times—love it. Danny looks amazing in the video. I also thought the DJ’s in Omaha were great Danny fans. jan
Twitter: jannworth
Sharon, the smile will last for quite awhile—mine did! It sounds pretty definite that Danny’s tour will be in Omaha, you lucky one. I’m not to worried–being only one hour from Danny’s hometown, two and half hours from Chicago, and darn it I’ll drive to Indy if I have to!!! Or maybe I’ll fly to New York and catch the tour with Toni! I’m planning on treating myself to at least one set of concert tickets! (Heck I just wrote a college tuition check for my daughter…..)
I can’t wait until we can start matching up dates/cities with other Ihearters! I hope we can celebrate/dance/sing and swoon together! jan
Twitter: JosieInSeattle
Hi everyone! I don’t even know how many times I’ve watched Danny’s video, but I haven’t become tired of it! Such a good song, and he is so cute. I showed it to my husband and he said the same thing he usually says when I show him Danny videos….”He should have won”.
Sharon, I’m so pleased that you had a good time with Danny! It must make him feel very happy when there are faces he recognizes. I just listened to the radio interview, that was great. I’m very excited about their comments about tour and TV info that they know but can’t tell us! I loved it too that the DJs said such nice things about Danny, then the traffic reporter came on and was jealous that they met him and said such nice things too. Danny is meeting such nice people. I think he tends to bring out the best in people too.
Cheryl, I did see your funny tweet to Danny, that was a great story! I was still a lurker when you were posting here more, but I always loved your stories about Ron. It still makes me laugh when I remember the one about him finding you asleep with a picture of Danny! You really have a gift for sharing humor.
Jannikas- He was on Ellen today. I only a saw a little preview of it but didn’t get to watch it b/c I was on my way to school. Missed him on Oprah, though. I’ve looked at MBD video 4x already!!! lol
It really is an awesome video.
On the Billboard prediction chart on Pulse they are currently predicting Danny to be #41 on the Billboard Chart. If he ends up being ranked that, that will be the highest ranking he has gotten on Billboard so far.
Twitter: pjgvet
Stupid question here, but Is #40 or #39 considered the top 40?
pjgvet
#40 is considered Top 40. I wonder if Danny had some nice movement on mediabase that we aren’t able to really track and that is why he’s now predicted to be #41 on Billboard. On mediabase he was #43 this morning. I think that Billboard ranks based on spins and other stuff. So I wonder what is helping Danny out to get that #41.
Are any of you guys watching tonight’s auditions in LA on Idol? I am.
Twitter: pjgvet
Its all a mystery to me! Unless, its because his music video was released and they are predicting that will lead to increased spins??
Although it was only a sneak preview at AI for 48 hours.
Twitter: steph6449
Hi everyone, glad to see we are all still gaga about Danny’s video. Couldn’t watch it at work but it made me smile thinking about it more than once.
Your mystery song with the country rap is Toby Keith’s song I Want to Talk about Me. It’s one of his funny songs, from a few years ago. Was a pretty good hit for him, probably is still on a lot of playlists.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxUuDPNbkJk
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Exciting to hear about hints of a tour and other news breaking for Danny. I don’t think Danny’s video is extravagant, but it’s not “cheap.” That director can’t be cheap for one, if you look at the website owlki posted he’s done videos for a lot of big names in country music over a pretty good period of time.
Just wanted to let you know that I received a response to my e-mail to Trish Biondo, the DJ at US99.5 Chicago radio station.
I said that I thought Danny was a great guy with an amazing future and that I was wondering when they’d be adding his song. She said that she likes Danny too!, but that she was not in charge of when the music gets added, but that she would let TPTB know of my request!
Well, this made by day!!!
Bosman, for me it was #13. Something about that just popped right out at me. I think everyone can find a saying there that resonates.
Danny is still winning the USA Today poll for “best single.” I really do think it’s the best single–and has the best video. I think the haters are really grasping now–calling it cheap looking because they can’t find anything else bad to say about it. It’s actually not much different than Kris’s video–and other than the oversize numerical display behind Kris, I don’t think his video cost that much to make either. Sometimes less is more. I love the urban feel of the video. Country is an attitude, not a place.
Idol is on now, so I am going to watch, then come back.
Twitter: JosieInSeattle
FOGS I hope the prediction is right! Great to see him moving up, and the video will keep the momentum going.
I’ll be watching the auditions but it’s still 3 hours away for me. I like the performance shows SO much better than these audition shows, but perhaps it will get more interesting with Hollywood Week.
Twitter: steph6449
Brian Mansfield seems to be going poll-crazy. He’s got another about ranking the 3rd place finishers on AI.
Didn’t read all the comments, Elliott Yamin seems to be in the lead.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2010/01/poll-american-idols-third-dimension/1
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Betty, glad to see she did answer you.
Sharon, very excited you got to see Danny. Loved reading about it.
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daytime airplay in Atlanta, good for spins lol
@dannygokey Just heard ur new song on the radio here in ATL, its awesome! Love it : )
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Seeing that some radio stations are tweeting pics of Danny from past visits, or putting up news on his video coming out. We may want to check our local stations to see if they do polls or anything like that on new videos. Or you could always write or call to thank them for putting it on their website.
Here’s one, pretty sure this was among the first stations Danny visited on his radio tour — San Francisco area?
Today, January 26, 2010, 4 hours ago |
957TheWolf (957 TheWolf)
Watch the World Premiere of Danny Gokey’s Video for “My Best Days Are Ahead Of Me” http://ping.fm/r1lNv
promotion for a visit tomorrow
Today, January 26, 2010, 2 hours ago |
billykidd925 (Billy Kidd )
Idol finalist Danny Gokey will be in studio Tuesday! Details tomorrow on how to WIN your way into an exclusive conert at WBEE’s studios!
FOGS- no, I’m not watching Idol tonight. Still at school. Maybe I’ll get to watch it tomorrow night.
I voted in both polls, Steph.
That’s too bad about them locking down the season 8 idols threads at TWOP. Why do a few haters have to ruin things for everyone?
The auditions are pretty boring. I’m ready for Hollywood week. Still no one who made me go “wow” yet. Danny spoiled me bad.
steph
Atlanta gave Danny a nice amount of spins last week and did play in a few times in the daytime. I hope they keep playing him a good amount and giving him spins in the daytime. If they do that and because they have a high market rank that will help him out with his audience impression.
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Toni, did you see that the WBEE station tweeting a promotion for Danny is in Rochester NY?
http://twitter.com/billykidd925
I guess Danny is heading to the northeast soon after all.
I think that Andrew Rodriguez from tonight’s audition did a good job with his audition.
Right now, Danny is the third-place third placer, lol. Let’s get him to first place.
Andrew Garcia was very, very good. Soulful voice like Danny.
I’m not watching Idol tonight, but I see that people on twitter who are watching it are tweeting about Sanjaya’s ‘Crying Girl’ auditioned at the LA auditions! Wow…I must see that
I’ve only watched the Boston ones so far and not the other ones. Think that I’m not really interested in seeing them at all, but they’re sometimes fun to watch.
Helio- yeah, I’m wanting to see who made it to the top 24 already. I know there’s been some spoilers about it, but I’d rather see it when it airs.
Twitter: tonicny
OK Steph no I was watching idol so my heart is beating really fast now, Rochester is 4 hours away but Thank you and I am on it. When I talked to my station they said that normally they would go to Buffalo, Rochester and Albany all in one day.
Katy Perry is so pretty–and funny too. I saw Crying Girl, and guess what. She was crying again. No, she didn’t make it through. They didn’t show her audition, just her crying. So far Andrew’s was the best male audition I’ve seen.
Hi all! I major family problems going on, but I couldn`t let today go by without posting-I actually didn
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Toni, good luck!
Gospel Soundcheck site blogger who’s been following Danny has a post up on his video
http://blog.beliefnet.com/gospelsoundcheck/2010/01/video-danny-gokeys-first-video.html
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Sorry, laptop is being a pain AGAIN! I was saying that I didn`t see the video until this morning-so it was a surprise and it was just as I expected-understated-great how they put all the little notes around-so relevant to the song-and the messageDanny is trying to get across- Nice to see the video NOT swallowing up the song, as, IMO, so many do nowadays- But, I`ll tell you what has really touched me and that is how complimentary the DJs are towards Danny- We know he has a large, very loyal, fanbase-but to get comments like he recieved this morning-from people who have seen every `country great` come through the studio doors-to me, that is the biggest sign of Danny making it really HUGE-in the country genre-I am SO proud of him-how humble he is- how hard he works-He deserves the accolades that are surely coming his way-
Alright, I’m out. Have a good night, y’all! Deuces <3
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More pics from St. Jude, some new of Danny
http://www.stjude.org/stjude/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=25328844a0c15110VgnVCM1000001e0215acRCRD&vgnextchannel=9b6213c016118010VgnVCM1000000e2015acRCRD
article at Music Row site with Danny’s video — still no details about it. good that Erika made pals with the water cooler person.
http://www.musicrow.com/2010/01/videos-from-gokey-and-harp-get-exclusive-premieres/
Only three more nights of auditions! I really liked Chris Golightly too, but I can see him taking the brunt of hate in season 9 for his tragic backstory–he’s been in 25 foster homes since he was 18 months old.
Twitter: jannworth
Nite all, Jan
Carole, I’m sorry to hear about your family problems. Danny’s video will make you feel better! It worked for me.
Hi Helio-how are you? I miss all of you, but health and family problems have kept me away- We don`t get the audiyions until tomorrow and thursday-so I will know who to look out for- have to say, I haven`t been impressed this year- I am looking forward to Hollywood-It`s a big let down after last year, that`s for sure! We are still awaiting news on whether Danny`s management will let him do an interview for the radio stations here- I hope they WILL at least let him give a telephone interview-there is growing interest- I have to tell you something funny- I was sending copies of the `flyer` to some stations last night- and Hotmail actually warned me off-said I was guilty of `spamming`-LOL-I found that hysterical-and VERY annoying- but, I will find a way around that-I have more than one email account, haha!!
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Not sure what’s updated but Jacksonville station tweeting about their pics from Danny’s visit. they do have some nice ones, anyway
http://www.999gatorcountry.com/photopages/Photos.aspx?AlbumID=206
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uh-oh, where’s lulu. Kris just overtook Danny in that USA Today poll of favorite singles.
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interesting comment about the pace of the country charts at pam’s favorite country hater site (9513.com — where just casually reading, I have yet to see a thumbs-up CD review, seems you’re right).
Billboard Country Songs
We finally have a new #1 on the charts, and it’s “Southern Voice” by Tim McGraw, which leap-frogged Dierks Bentley to move from #3 to the top spot. “I Just Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes” stays at #2, and Jason Aldean had a big jump from #6 to #3 with “The Truth.” The big gainer for the week was Swift’s “Fearless,” which now sits at #20 after five weeks. This is what star power gets you. Gary Allan just got “Today” to #21, and it’s been charting for 30 weeks now. The best news that the charts have to offer this week is that Trace Adkins‘ “Ala-Freakin-Bama” dropped from #49 to #59, so we’ll soon be able to pretend that this song never actually existed. My apologies to people who do live in Alabama, though, because you’ll be stuck with this song for years.
What’s so funny to me about someone complaining about the city scenes in Danny’s video not being country enought is that the video was shot in Nashville, the capital of country music.
Also, just to vent, the fact that mj cut out part of my post today really irritated me. She makes it sound like I said something awful to the poster I was referring to. I did not. Basically all I said was that Danny had never said that he did not want to go country but that I could understand why he/she might think that he had since scores of posters in the past had said that he did and pretended to know Danny’s mind regarding his attitude toward country music.
I’m sure that she didn’t like me saying that people (although totally nonspecific people in the past) pretended to know Danny’s mind, but to me, if you say he didn’t like country and didn’t want to but was forced to go country, and you have no data to back that up, you are pretending to know his mind.
I probably touched a nerve with her since she was one last week who stated something about Danny as FACT, but couldn’t back it up.
She definately has different rules for Danny posters and always has. I just apologized because I was at work and didn’t have time to deal with it.
Anyway, I’m excited about the tour information. Wonder when we will know something?
they showed jamar tonight,danny’s twitter is verified account now.
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person with a Christian radio station wanting to play Danny’s song/video on her station? her twitter bio: “I run Positive Hit Radio The Current in Virginia. Top 40 Christian radio!.”
AVerebely: @dannygokey: Your video is awesome!I have a Christian station-will this be released to our format?
10 minutes ago from web
Maybe someone should let her know to try Danny’s management?
FOGS, I just got done watching AI. Dunno, I just can’t seem to get into it this year.
Danielle, didn’t Crying Girl try out last year and didn’t make it through? She was shown tonight just in a brief clip, but her actual audition was not shown, just that she got a big NO.
FYI, A fan who was in Houston saw my question here about the medalion Danny was wearing sent me a DM to say she asked him about it and he said it was from H&M. I just thought we’d never see him without his Sophia medalion since he’s been wearing it ever since he was on AI last year.
Shirl, I know what you mean. It’s not the same without Danny–and Paula.
What is H&M?
At the risk of repeating myself!!I just cannot get IWNSG out of my head- it`s stuck on `repeat`! I don`t know whether there are any more ballads on the album, but my gut feeling is that , when people hear IWNSG, even if they weren`t Danny fans before-this will turn it around for them and they will wonder, like we all do, why he didn`t win AI last year- Amy, Hi, you were asking about the tour-well, as I used to work on tours, I would say that it won`t be too long before we hear the details and ticket sales begin-after all-they want to sell tickets, don`t they? So, no point in leaving it too long- I know I won`t be going-sob!But, I am very excited about this-who will Danny tour with- will some of you ladies and Gokey Guy who haven`t got to see him-actually be able to go and see a `live` concert? I really hope this Tour covers all the USA-There`s also album signings before that, of course!
Twitter: Owlki
Suz, as far as I know, H&M is a clothing store.
Helio, H&M is a clothing store. I don’t know if they sell only men’s clothes or not, but evidently they also sell jewelry. Never been in any of their stores, none around here.
Wait a minute….wasn’t H&M where Danny shopped for some clothes to wear on Regis & Kelly in NYC, when the airline lost his luggage that time?
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Didn’t one of the band members tweet that the label rep took them to H&M for a shopping adventure? I thought it was probably for fresh clothes, but maybe it was jewelry or other goodies.
Twitter: Owlki
H&M sells men’s, women’s and kids’ clothes and accessories.
Carole, you’re right, it shouldn’t be too long now. I feel like Danny’s tour will definately be coming near SC, so I’m pretty sure that I will be going.
If he tours on into the summer, I can probably make it somewhere else to see him. Since I will have the summer off, I will probably make it a point to travel somewhere to see Danny in concert.
Twitter: steph6449
Shirl, I think you’re right about that in NYC.
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Just listened to the interviews from today. They were loving to tease us about the tour news. Hmm. We’ll be “thrilled” and a “major tour” + tv appearances — interesting to speculate.
Twitter: JosieInSeattle
Amy, I could see what your comment was, because Niall quoted it before reprising his usual prediction of doom and despair. I think your follow up post explained what you meant very well. I was pleased by how many non-fans made positive comments on that thread, or at least actually were interested in giving an opinion about the video. That’s so much more interesting to talk about than whatever the standard attack of the moment happens to be.
Twitter: BLfolsom
Shirl, my daughter commented on Danny when he made his debut in NY on Regis and Kelly; she said “he’s so hot.” He was one of her favorites, she liked him ’cause he could sing too.
Mind you, this girl is nineteen; I smiled and said he was a cute kid…anybody under 30 is a kid to me.
Soooo, if the stylists sent him to H & M for new clothes they certainly got my daughters approval!
Steph, thanks for the link to the new pics from Gator Country. They show up really nice with the full-screen option….thinking wallpaper, desktop…..
Billie, your daughter is soooo right! Danny is definitely hot…VERY hot!
Shirl
There isn’t anyone this season who has auditioned so far who I think is amazing or who gives me chills when I first heard their audition. Like people like Paris Bennett, Sundance Head, Anoop and others have done in the past. Maybe I won’t see a person like that until Hollywood week this year.
So far the show doesn’t seem as exciting as it’s been in past seasons.
FOGS, ita. I’m just not getting it this year. I think I was so into it last year and so wrapped up in Danny that this new season is kinda anticlimactic for me. I always ALWAYS looked forward to and enjoyed AI but Danny has me spoiled.
Yes, Josie, overall, the thread really hasn’t been all that negative, and certainly not viscious like they’ve been in the past. I am really grateful for that.
That daytripper poster gets on my nerves. I think it’s partially because I remember him/her from 2006-2007 popping in to say vile and hateful things about Taylor…he’s fat, ugly, untalented, etc. Of course, that situation was different because mj’s was almost a Taylor fansite back in the day, and Taylor was mj’s favorite that season, so daytripper’s comments got lost in a sea of positive comments, but it’s funny how you never forget those especially mean spirited posters, even years later.
I really enjoyed your post about Danny’s video telling a story of him coming from a lonely, isolated place to triumph.
Twitter: steph6449
that niall is just irritating. at least the other one windmills seems like they actually like some country music, niall always seems to be just a hater
saw where mj edited your post, nothing struck me as breaking her rules.
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just reading things online, seems to me a lot of people are still wrapped up in what’s going on with Kris, Adam and Danny (maybe Allison also), and not finding anyone really grabbing them on AI9 yet. other than Danny, I never really picked up on anyone in the early rounds. maybe not til the top 12 or so, so not much different for me except that last year I had a strong impression about Danny right off.
I haven’t really liked anyone much this season, either. I usually don’t really have favorites until the top 10 or so, and even then I usually have several that I like and narrow it down a bit from there.
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glambert’s opinion of AI9
Not that ima Gokey fan b/c um just no. But that guy could sing. Idol will never b the same after season 8. The bar is 2 high 4 ME
Shirl
I find someone(sometimes mulitple people) to fall in love with/root for almost every season. And normally I find those people in the early auditon rounds. But that hasn’t happened this year. No one has really captured my attention or “wowed” me this year.
And I think that a lot of idol watchers are feeling this way. I think that a lot of us just aren’t as excited about this season as we have been about past seasons. Maybe that will change as the season progresses but right now this season hasn’t started off as well as past seasons have.
Twitter: pjgvet
FOGS, Shirl, Helio- ITA. I have not been excited about anyone. I have liked a few; but of course they all get compared to this last season. IDK, the talent just doesn’t seem as good; maybe because I like guys better (although I’ve rooted for some girls before like Melinda and Mandisa).
Amy- My sympathies. MJ is a child. She has these “rules” that only apply to who she wants. She lets everyone else flail away however they want. There was absolutely nothing wrong with what you said. Sometimes she says nothing about what some posters say when they address other posters, and sometimes not. She only lets about 3/4 of my posts go through.
But I do agree with Josie; the thread is not bad; and a lot of non-fans seem to like the video and the song. I just laugh now at the dedicated haters; they really do seem silly.
I’m not surprised at Brian’s poll. It’s because Kris and Adam fans put out the word about it and now they are cheating. Its very easy to do- I’ve done it before; but don’t anymore; its not worth my time. That is why I’m surprised he even does these polls- doesn’t he know people can cheat? I would ask him that, but it would be sour grapes. I am a little afraid that when Danny’s video comes up and we vote that some haters will try their best to vote for a selected video (kind of like they did for Tay Sachs during the Nick Barnett Twitter charity poll). Or don’t you guys think that will be a problem?
Twitter: pjgvet
Steph;
That tweet is too funny. “um no, not a Gokey fan but the guy can sing?!” in context of praising talent from S8?
So funny how so many people just can’t admit they like him- its not “cool”. I think its because of the religion thing, myself.
Yeah, Steph, sometimes mj’s edits are kinda random. It seems she doesn’t give Danny’s fans an inch in defending and allows a lot more wiggle room for Adam and Kris fans.
I remember once last summer she edited a post of mine where all I said was something to the effect of “when someone dislikes a contestant and Simon praises that contestant, people say Simon is full of bs or he knows nothing about music, or he’s just going along with some preplanned agenda that AI wants to play out in the finals. But if Simon says something positive about their contestant of their choice, then all of a sudden he’s the honest judge, the one who tells it like it is, etc.”
She edited that post saying I was being sarcastic. I was like wtf? After that it would burn me up to see the dripping sarcasm in other posters’ comments, and she would never edit them.
But again the Danny thread over there was fairly positive especially when you consider the mj, once again, invited people to snark on Danny with her intro.
Has anyone else noticed that Danny just had his Twitter account verified? A lot of us knew it was really him on Twitter, before this happened, but this does make it easier for people to find his real account on Twitter.
Pam, I hadn’t thought of that, but I could see the people at ontd-ai doing that just like they tried to screw up Danny’s official site. Yes, I could definately see that happening. That would surely suck.
pjgvet
At least a few haters might try and vote for other videos instead of Danny’s to lessen his chance of getting on the Top 20 Countdowns. But hopefully a lot of them won’t do that.
I thought what they did with the charity poll was pretty low. That was a new low for them and they have sunk to a lot of lows this season. Even Nick Barnett was disgusted by their actions.
I actually recognized at least two Danny haters from Mjs and IDF who commented on the charity poll.
Danny, you ruined American Idol for me. I thought it would be you, Cookie, but no–I’m lookin’ at you, Danny. You scoundrel.
Twitter: steph6449
FOGS, eww, really — on the charity poll? Ugh.
I’d hope the majority of haters have moved on, or at least aren’t the kind of peeps who would actually track what’s going on with country music sites and get accounts on GAC and CMT sites. Even if they did it once, what we saw with ontd-ai is they got bored and didn’t come back (thankfully). And now their (short) attention spans will be stretched between AI8 loyalties and the new AI9.
I can’t say much with mj. The one time I noticed where she had edited my post as sarcastic, I was definitely being sarcastic back to nialls or windmills though I don’t believe I addressed them by name.
I recognized a couple of them, too, FOGS. That really was terrible. They would leave comments trying to convince others that Danny was some kind of scam artist and of course dedicate themselves to voting over and over again for the second highest charity.
I knew how to vote over and over, too, which is what they were doing. But even though I knew that they were doing that, I couldn’t bring myself to do it for SHF. I did consider it, though. I just didn’t feel right about it, although I don’t really fault anyone else for doing it once they found out the haters were cheating. It was just such a bad situation.
I felt so bad about Danny’s name being dragged through the mud in front of his “new friend,” Nick Barnett. I felt humiliated for him, because I didn’t think that Barnett or the other random people who were reading the comments section could possibly understand the insanity that sometimes plays out in Idol fandom.
Twitter: pjgvet
I hated to even bring that point about the video up; but didn’t know if there was some way we could be practive about it? Do we or don’t we sticky post the sites and rules? Do we or don’t we tweet about it? Something to think about.
I’m hoping true haters are few in number. I hope the ONTD is more into having fun, than being truly hateful- they really did screw up Danny’s site, but left after the first day or two; they weren’t really dedicated about it. I just hope there aren’t a lot of dedicated ones left.
And helio, you wouldn’t change a thing from last year, would ya????
Twitter: steph6449
more pics at idf, may not be new but they are blown up really big
http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=593581&st=3300
Interesting reading MBD comments on Danny’s FB. Someone thinks there is “twang” in MBD? Lol. Maybe the instrumentals, but I haven’t heard even the tiniest of twang for Danny’s vocals. (Do hear a little bit of country swing on the recorded tracks, not so much live.)
Steph
The way the haters behaved regarding the charity poll was atrocious. A lot of them popped up and bashed Danny and Nick Barnett because Sophia’s Heart was winning in the poll.
Even though Danny had asked his fans to follow Nick,and I believe that Danny fans were the main reason why Nick got to 10,000 followers by his deadline.
The haters said really cruel stuff about Danny, Nick and Danny fans. And then a lot of them voted for other charities, to try and stop SHF for winning in the poll.
I think that one of them might have even put a link to a porn site on top of the poll. Their behavior was really disgusting. And on Twitter Nick Barnett went on record saying he didn’t like the way the haters reacted towards Danny.
Now Nick Barnett has over 344,000 followers on Twitter, I think he had a huge increase due to the Packers making the play-offs this season. But I remember when he had less than 10,000 followers and asked Danny to help him gain more followers.
But what comes around, goes around. I think we should ask Nick Barnett to tweet regarding Danny’s album. Get the message out.
I think there will always be a few diehard haters who will hold a grudge against Danny doing better than Adam, Kris or Allison, and who will never let go of their bitterness, and post as many places as they can just to put Danny down and irritate his fans.
However, I think as time goes on, they will decrease in number and get interested and involved in some other nasty way to make someone else miserable. I certainly hope their hatred would not go so far as them wanting to get accounts on CMT or GAC or such sites, just to spew their venom in the hopes of spoiling things for Danny. I cannot even fathom of such cruelty.
Twitter: steph6449
FOGS, I remember a lot of that but had no idea Nick B is now up to 344,000 twitter followers. Wow. Maybe I can unfollow him now with a clear conscience, lol. He seems like a nice guy.
He probably gets his share of haters in the sports world, but yeah that was really ugly what happened with the charity poll. The language reminded me of what gets posted to sites like Top Idol and the departed but not mourned Idletard.
Finally finished watching the videos/etc from today. I like the version of Be Somebody more than others I’ve seen. If that starts growing on me more I will really have a tough time picking my top 3 or 4 of Danny’s new songs
Amy
I remember some of them trying to tell Nick Barnett that SHF wasn’t an IRS non profit charity, trying to get Danny in trouble with Nick. But some of us Danny fans did Tweet Nick the truth and Danny confirmed that to him.
I didn’t like what the haters did to Danny with the charity poll, but I think Nick realized that their behavior was awful and that Danny was a good guy. I do remember him being upset on Twitter about how the haters treated Danny.
And some of the people who were following Nick but were not Danny fans, were disgusted by the actions of the haters. And said so. The haters did anger some of the regular, non Danny fans.
Twitter: pjgvet
Amy, lol, I was one of the cheaters who voted over and over on Nick’s charity poll once it became patently obvious they had picked the Tay Sachs poll to try and beat SHF. One reason I am burnt out on polls now!
You could tell they were night owls; SHF would be winning and then in the am it would be behind again; so you knew all the teen haters in their moms basement were up late with their hostess cupcakes and redbull drinks all night cheating
I felt bad cheating, but couldn’t let SHF lose. And even though it was ahead when we finally convinced Nick to shut down the poll (he didn’t know how to do it, lol) he was caught between a rock and a hard place.
I, too was so embarrassed for Danny; for all the vile comments/lies that his friend must have seen.
But the haters never really had any impact where it counted. Danny still got signed to a major record label. He scored Mark Bright as his producer. The haters never stopped him from being the 2nd most popular Idol on the tour – getting great reviews from the hard to please NY critics.
First 3rd place finisher to record with 19E. First male idol to be signed with a major Country label.
Danny will always have his critics – that’s expected for anyone in the public eye. But the hate against Danny has subsided. Unfortunately, they will find someone new to pounce on from Season 9.
Shirl, there is only one thing I would change about last year. I would have Danny be the winner, and I would have Danny not be hated on. But the outcome would be exactly the same. Of course in the real world if he had won I think it would have been to his disadvantage. Still, I really would have loved to see that. Oh well, you can’t have your cake and eat it too.
The haters’ arguments are really thin. They are really grasping at nothing and it makes them look so clueless. The comment from that Glambert was hilarious. Why can’t they just fess up and admit they love them some Danny?
Twitter: pjgvet
Wow! Nick has that many followers! I remember when he needed Danny’s help to get to the 10,000! And didn’t really gain too quickly after that. I wonder if he will lose a bunch of followers once football season is over. He is so nice I hate to unfollow him. He used to actually answer Danny fans when we tweeted him!
TheSurf–
I have a feeling the new target of hate is going to be Chris Golightly because of his backstory. It’s already starting–and he seems like a really nice guy. But I doubt Chris will make it as far as Danny. He reminds me of Scott from last season–I’m predicting he’ll go no farther than 7th or 8th place at the highest but I could be wrong.
Twitter: pjgvet
Speak of the devil, lol, Nick is tweeting a bunch now; must be bored now that the season is over!
Pam, I’ll come clean and fess up to cheating on that Nick Barnett poll too. I think most of us did back then! LOL at your comment about hater kids in their mom’s basement eating Hostess Cupcakes and drinking Red Bull and voting away….evil little cretins! I can laugh about it now but those days back then we were all so frustrated! I’d be so angry I’d go to bed and couldn’t sleep!
Twitter: steph6449
saw a tweet from darla with the link for it again — holy cow, over 1100 votes on that poll for Brian Mansfield’s link about the MBD video. (lulu, you’ve been busy!)
danny is back slightly in the lead over kris.
I think Danny’s album might be my favorite album ever. So far I love everything I’ve heard–which is most of it!
Pam, like I said, I don’t blame you. I remember sitting on the couch debating with myself whether to vote and revote for SHF. I finally just decided not to. But I totally understood those that did do it. And then, the haters were posting in the comment section that Danny’s fans were cheating on the poll…Argh.
That was one of the low points of the summer. Something that should have been good was turned into something so ugly.
The other low point was the “Danny is a d_____” night. I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I actually cried for Danny that night. At the time, I thought how is he supposed to go out on tour and get up in front of all these people and perform. I didn’t know how any person could take all of the hate he was getting, let alone someone who was already in a vulnerable state since his wife died. I couldn’t understand how people could get pleasure from being so cruel, still can’t.
Helio, that’s what I figured might happen for Chris Golighly. He does seem like a nice guy with a really calm demeanor. I hope he won’t get hated on like Danny was. No one deserves that.
Amy
Nothing to be embarrassed about. I cried for him too, several times in fact. The hate against him probably hurt me more than it did him but I just felt so much pity for him. I was also really afraid for him before the tour started, that he might be booed off the stage, or worse, that someone might even try to hurt him. Our worries were in vain. Danny got the second most cheers for his performances on tour, and got the most gifts and fan attention. He won many new fans–some of them former haters.
Twitter: pjgvet
On another note- I heard on another fan site that Adam told Ellen that he would put up his underwear on EBAy and give proceeds to Haiti. WTH?
Do you think that was a joke
Helio, I had those same fears, I think because being online we were so inundated with that attitude toward Danny. Obviously, the real world is quite different than the online world. And I still credit Idolatry for the hate that Danny was subjected to this past year online.
Twitter: steph6449
Pam, eww. TMI. (re adam’s undies for charity, lol)
Twitter: pjgvet
Aww, I’m getting tears in my eyes too, remembering those summer days . Helio, I worried about his safety also.
He is an incredibly strong person! How could you deal with all of that.
Amy, Erika and all you fellow ihearties, I do find comfort in that I know Danny could always come here and find love and encouragement. I am proud to think we may have helped him weather the storm at that time.
Yep, they are REALLY bashing Chris at VFTW–and someone (Smartie, I think) already accused me of “tarding” over him already just because I mentioned him here. I’m still being followed all over the internet by them. For the record, I’m not “tarding” over ANYONE this season, I just don’t think it’s going to happen this year. But I do have a heart and don’t like to see ANYONE get hated on. I don’t know what’s wrong with people.
Twitter: pjgvet
Amy, I agree with you; this may seem far fetched; but I think sometimes weak people are heavily influenced to hate- just like Nazi Germany. Its easy to see how a couple of sites like Idolatry, VFTW, etc could make people pile on the hate train for fun, when one man convinced many to murder for him.
Yeah, the undies. Supposedly it was said on Ellen. I’m hoping it was a joke, since he could certainly auction off something else!
Pam, I remember when Danny said in his exit interview that he was afraid to be himself on the show because of the hate. I also remember when he said it really did hurt him. He’s strong, but he’s also intense and a worrier. But it probably made him stronger. I think he actually gained a lot of respect from some haters when he made the heart hands and blew a kiss at Kristen Baldwin. I remember some people who didn’t like him said they respected him for that.
GAC tv has finally listed Danny as one of their artists.Maybe Danny’s video will premier this week. I wonder who Danny is touring with in April? Can’t wait for the announcement!
http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_artists_a-z/article/0,3028,GAC_26071_6024152_01,00.html
Twitter: pjgvet
Helio, you know whats wrong with “some people” (SMARTIE)- she is not comfortable in her own skin; she is insecure, hates her appearance and unhappy with her life so she feels better when she can put someone else down.
She’s probably just mad because you aren’t providing any new material for her
Twitter: pjgvet
Thanks Casey!
Is that the site we should sign up for to vote for his video?
You know what, Pam, I’m waiting for her to make a comment like “Heliotripe is getting boring.” Hehe. It’s true, I haven’t been giving her a lot of new material and she’s probably pissed at me. She’s just as much of a tard–she tards over the FANS.
PJGvet I think this is the link you’re looking for
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2010/01/danny-gokeys-music-video-debuts-at-americanidolcom/1#uslPageReturn
Danny’s still ahead
our local station has also posted Danny’s new video
http://www.fm106.com/cc-common/mainheadlines3.html?feed=105992&article=6691642
Twitter: pjgvet
Thanks Casey; already voted on that one!
I meant once we try and vote it into the top 20 countdown; but I’m sure one of our country sages here will clue us in. I actually think I’m already registered at CMT.
Who was it that didn’t like DAnny’s Captain Kirk sweater from the Dream Center Bike giveaway?
Its his new gravatar now, lol.
Twitter: steph6449
Where do you see the sweater pic? ha.
On twitter, I see a copy of the album cover as the avatar and one of the chair pics seems to be the new background.
All good choices, you know
MBD has been removed from Youtube. I got the following message when I tried to click it on:
This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by Sony Music Entertainment.
But in the end, it was Danny who had the last laugh when it came to the haters. He didn’t wither away. He is living his dream now. And he has proven that he is a survivor. It also prepared him for what was ahead. Show business can be really tough and you have to have a tough skin to survive. And Danny always had a lot more people (fans and professionals in the industry) that liked him than those who didn’t.
Twitter: pjgvet
LOL!
He must have just changed it!!! I must have caught him just messing around with it.
He had the Capt Kirk Sweater as avatar and a completely black background with just his album cover in the corner.
I refreshed my screen and now see what you do. Much Better!
Twitter: pjgvet
Surf; I just hope all those people come through for him when his album comes out
Good Night everyone. I can rest easy, now that I know Danny is not running around the internet in his Capt. Kirk Sweater
He’s not lurking here tonight is he?!
If you are, Danny- what do you do with the oranges and limes for the pulled pork- are they garnish or do you throw them in the crock pot with everything else?
Goodnight
Really stupid question, but who the heck is Nick Barnett?
Twitter: Owlki
Nick Barnett is a player for the Packers (football).
I bought a TV for this? Ughh!! Season 9 is boring. No one really stands out. There are certainly some singers who show some promise, but whether they can develop in the hectic world of AI, I don’t know.
I gotta say, the judges disgusted me, especially the guest judges.
Victoria Beckham was the only guest judge who was even remotely professional. Mary J. Blige looked and sounded bored. Don’t even know who that Kristen (?) person was — an actress? Avril L. was immature, and Katy Perry was so full of herself (i.e. hot air) that I’m surprised she’s not in orbit around the earth.
And Kara should be ashamed of herself!
Really, why would we be surprised at what the haters do when they take their cue from the judges? I know that this a television program, and it’s supposed to entertain and amuse. But c’mon. The contestants are human beings! With feelings! Not objects for our entertainment!
Twitter: JosieInSeattle
Ellen, I thought Shania Twain was the best guest judge, but I agree with you on everything else! This is my first year to watch audition episodes, and I can’t say they are making a big hit. Seeing the cute little kids is the best part!
Josie, I had forgotten about Shania. Yes, she was good.
Twitter: Owlki
Yes, Kristen Chenoweth is an actress, Ellen, and she can sing her face off too. She’s really, really good. I’ve only watched season 8 before but agree that season 9 is extremely boring. I can’t remember the name of a single contestant and no one got even close to awe me the way Danny did on his audition. I gotta admit that the auditions amuse me, though… I LMAO of how delusional some contestants are. The people around them should be ashamed to let them try for a singing competition on national TV knowing how bad they are.