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Goodmorning ihearts and international fans—hi julie, Hannele, Leah, Joanna from China, Mr Bing, lulu, Claudia, DOGG From Dubai, others that I am missing, have a great Day, evening or night!!
I would like to express my take on Mr. Jim Cantiello from MTV I believe? him and some of the other bloggers are nothing to take seriously. Jim has a subdued Sadistic nature about him; he derives pleasure from other people’s pain, Danny is his perfect target, first becuz he is not going to get a lot of backlash from fans; therefore, he feels free to express his twisted perverted thoughts about Danny.
Second, he does have some deep seated fixation with Danny that he disguises with sarcasm, becuz when he mentions Danny’s name, he wants to bring attention to Danny so he can get other people’s opinion about Danny without having to ask directly or honestly; for that reason, it is Jim who has the obsession and problem with Danny: Mr Jim’s opinion weighs about as much as when I do the #2 in the BANO, Absolutely WASTE!!! he carries no vaidity whatsoever, so do not give him the pleasure nor the power!!
These so called bloggers, journalist or whatever they call themselves ( Jim, Rickey, MJ, Slezak and etc), are individuals without a human conscious; they enjoy labeling people’s circumstances and pain as DRAMA, because then they are justified in their dehumanization and humiliation of people’s suffering. They can’t call it pain because it reflects negatively on them, so they attach a name to people’s problems by calling it DRAMA! This way they can disassociate from seeing others as humans but see them more as Dramatic Acts!! Now that is my take on these fake bloggers!! Goodbye!
Twitter: pjgvet
Good Morning everyone!
I can’t be quite as profound as Latrece above this early in the am! Very intuitive, as usual, Latrece.
Off to work this am. Also looks like more snow. Hope all you North easters are finally dug out!
I think this weekend will be the calm before the storm for me; after its over only one more week until album release! And then my exchange student comes, so I will have to fight for computer time for 10 days, lol. He is a big computer addict.
I never understood that until I became Danny obsessed.
Billie, saw your last post of the night- awesome! So glad you got to meet Danny and get 3 hugs. You are so brave to go there alone, but I bet it was worth it wasn’t it?! When you have come down off cloud 9 tell us all about it!
Twitter: pjgvet
Wow, that tweetpic from Brandon shows a huge crowd!
That has to be over 500 people there and it looks like some are standing in the entryway looking through doors?
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bfraley Great crowd tonight! http://yfrog.com/336iebj
I hope nobody minds, but I would like to make a suggestion. I think Danny fans should go on the American Idol website, show info, Idol Gives Back section and leave a comment suggesting that they have Danny on Idol Gives Back to sing It’s Only. Some fans of the other contestents have done so(I won’t mention any names) and it would be nice if Danny fans could do the same. You have to sign up with Idol to do so.
Hi everyone.
Danny is currently still #40 on the 7 Day Rolling chart, but down 4 spins for the week. Hopefully he will regain those spins before the published chart comes out tomorrow.
Latrece,
I think that Jim is mean spirited when it comes to Danny. I really do think that, especially since he constantly insults Danny.
Twitter: karatemom34
Good Morning Everyone!!
Latrece I totally agree with what you said on Mr. Jim C. It’s definitely a waste of our time thinking or worrying about anything he has to say regarding Danny!!
Sherry thanks for the suggestion on the idol site!!
Just watched the video of Danny singing WHTM from Saddle Sore Saloon!! Great crowd! I loved how involved they were, singing with him!!
Everyone have a great Saturday!!
Twitter: steph6449
I saw this pop up, wonder if Danny could be part of GAC’s countdown show next week? They do sometimes have artists on the shows to talk with in addition to playing the videos, Martina McBride was on last night. Maybe they will use some of the questions they asked for on the GAC website recently.
I looked up CBR Nashville, best I can find is Championship Bull Riding, lol!
http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/top-20-country-countdown-cbr-nashville-and-danny-gokey/EP004941440148
Little news piece here on a Baltimore site. Interesting, not sure where they picked up on that but good Danny’s name is getting wider circulation
http://baltimoreathome.com/dct/62/id/440836/mid/1792/Danny-Gokey-Starting–Chapter-Two–With-Debut-Album.aspx
Twitter: steph6449
I saw this pop up, wonder if Danny could be part of GAC’s countdown show next week?
http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/top-20-country-countdown-cbr-nashville-and-danny-gokey/EP004941440148
They do sometimes have artists on the shows to talk with in addition to playing the videos, Martina McBride was on last night. Maybe they will use some of the questions they asked for on the GAC website recently. I looked up CBR Nashville, best I can find is Championship Bull Riding, lol!
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Little news piece here on a Baltimore site. Interesting, not sure where they picked up on that but good Danny’s name is getting wider circulation
http://baltimoreathome.com/dct/62/id/440836/mid/1792/Danny-Gokey-Starting–Chapter-Two–With-Debut-Album.aspx
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Was anyone able to view the photos from the Norco show? For some reason the article here didn’t work and I couldn’t locate them at the KFROG site either.
Twitter: steph6449
oops, sorry for double post. thought the first one didn’t go thru
steph
That would be some nice exposure/face time for Danny if he was shown talking to an interviewer on GAC’s countdown next week. I hope that is the case.
Twitter: jannworth
Goodmorning dear Ihearters: Steph, Latrece, Pam, FOG, Cindy and Sherry!
Brandon’s pic from the show last night showed a huge crowd. I can’t wait to hear Billie’s recap from last night! And 3 hugs in one night! You lucky woman!
And Josie, I do think its time for Dannyaholics to move from the defensive mode (AI 8) to the “proud as can be” mode in posting about our favorite singer!
I was telling one of my friends about my trip to NY to see Danny in concert and to tour NYC–and I mentioned that Toni and I were hoping on going on another trip. She said “are you going to see that same singer (she never heard of Danny, didn’t watch AI)??? I said well, yes. She laughed and said I sound like I’m having so much fun! (Well, she also said I sounded like I’d become a “groupie”……)
Jan
Good Morning all, finally getting caught up on email’s and all the comments, it is so good to see Danny having fun with the line dance. Do we not wish we could of all been there?
I wonder if Danny will get some dance advice from Julianne, think she is the one who was on Dancing with the Stars or is that someone else I am thinking of?
Was sent an email from RCA Nashville gave me all the latest info on Danny along with a sample of all the songs on his new CD. It sounds amazing “Crazy Not To” is wow and “Like that’s a Bad Thing” “Get Away” I love. Think the CD sets up to be a hit why wouldn’t it. Love Love, Danny.
Twitter: steph6449
That was a great-looking crowd in the pic Brandon tweeted. Should probably note though, there were several other acts there–can’t remember the list but some were pretty well-known. Hopefully anyone who came to see one of the other acts really was impressed by Danny and will check out his music.
Just went to the Idol site and looked at the Idol Gives Back
maybe I am way off here but I think one of the main reasons Danny has not been asked on, because everything fits to what Sophia’s Heart and DAnny are all about is one word……
KRIS
Twitter: steph6449
from someone with Tucson radio station, I guess his co-host must have gone to the show in Phoenix?
porkchop995: @dannygokey my co-host Shannon said you were awesome and she said you are a “sweetheart”!! All the best, Danny.
11 minutes ago from Echofon in reply to dannygokey
Hey everyone! I hope you all are having a great Saturday!
I was having trouble sleeping last night and I think I have come down with something. I just want to be sure I diagnose this right.
Symptoms:
Listening to Danny’s music all the time.
Checking iheartdg and DGO multiple times daily for Danny news updates.
Watching for twitter updates from Danny and the band, or anyone else mentioning Danny.
Requesting MBD and voting for Danny daily on GAC and CMT and any other available poll.
Frequently checking radio play charts and itunes to monitor MBD chart positions.
Hoping for lots of MBD radio station adds.
Watching YT and any other outlet that has new Danny videos available.
Watching old Danny videos when there is a dry spell of new ones.
Counting the days until the MBD cd release!
Normal everyday things making me think of Danny (Clorox wipes did it for me this week)!
Marveling at what Danny’s been through and the strength of character he has shown.
Worrying about him like a mother hen yet confident that he is on the right path and will succeed in whatever he wants to do.
I knew I had some sort of problem going on but I really think I have officially become a Gokeyholic. Thanks for letting me get that off my chest. I knew you would all understand this addiction!
Twitter: steph6449
Milgokey, I’m not a medical professional like others who post here but does seem to me you have all the classic symptoms!
And a few more I hadn’t thought of
Well Steph, thank you for feeding my need for twitter and news updates. I can always count on you for my fix!
Twitter: steph6449
MBD is on CMT pure, not one of the countdowns this time
Twitter: pjgvet
Milgokey fan:
You have a classic case of Gokey-holism.
I regret to inform you there is no cure.
Just buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Twitter: karatemom34
Milgokey fan, You definitely have all the symptoms of a Gokeyholic!! Now all you have to do is say it aloud, repeat this and you will be official! “My name is Milgokey Fan and I am a gokeyholic” lol ;D
Twitter: karatemom34
Pam I did forget to add that there is no cure for Gokeyholism!! Lol
Twitter: pjgvet
I hope Danny regains his 4 spins today. Everyone must have a slow week though, for him to remain at #40 even though he is down spins.
Danip had posted all those rules for Billboard and I noted it talked about songs not going recurrent until they are at 20 weeks? Or is that different from mediabase? Hopefully, we won’t have to worry about it and he’ll pick up 4 extra spins today.
I posted at AI as Sherry requested. It would be nice if Danny could at least answer phones.
Twitter: pjgvet
Cindy, don’t we know it! We are hopeless, terminal cases
ok New Cindy, here goes…my name is Milgokey Fan and I am a Gokeyholic! Whew! I guess it’s official!
Pam- this is quite a ride indeed. And it will only get better and better, right?
Twitter: jannworth
Milgokey, you may taken the “addiction” an extra step by using the phrase “gokey” in your screen name, LOL.
However, have you changed personal and work commitments because you were afraid you may miss some Danny time????
Yes, I have it bad. But I have to say, it is an awful lot of fun. Jan
Oh yes, Jan. I forgot that one on my list. I definitely have neglected some of my responsibilities, and stayed up way too late, feeding this addiction. I really need to work on that one. But this is lots of fun, hence the addiction continues.
** happy sigh**
Twitter: jannworth
I’m listening to some Sugarland (you all know why…) So far I like their album Enjoy the Ride best, with Twice the Speed of Sound 2nd.
I also am listening to Kelly Pickler (what is happening to me?????) She has a really nice dedication to her grandmother (who raised her) in the album and thanks to American Idol in the album booklet. Small Town Girl is catchy as well as her current hit Didn’t you know How Much I loved you.
Finally has Stephanie from FL been around lately? I haven’t seen her posting. I was wondering if someone has actually broken away from the addiction????? Jan
Twitter: karatemom34
Yes Pam!! Very hopeless! But I’m not sad about this addiction!!
Twitter: karatemom34
Milgokey Fan Awesome!! Now doesn’t that feel better to admit to it out loud!! Lol
Twitter: karatemom34
Jan Have to admit I’ve also done some of those things you’ve mentioned!! lol
Twitter: karatemom34
Jan, Pam, Milgokey Fan, Hoping Danny isn’t lurking at this moment, kind of embarrassing!
Cindy since I have fallen out of love with Danny and got a new love interest, I guess I have to give up the iheart power!!! lol haha ha lol
Twitter: kiady
Hey everyone! Hope you are all ok! Just got home went to drive my dad’s car for a couple of hours to get use to it.
keep the people from Madeira -Portuguese archipelago – in your prayers 32 dead so far in flooding and landslides
Going to read all Danny’s news
SHIRL, if you lurk here later, People’s Country Edition did NOT have any mention of Danny. Boo!
I thought it might, because as I understand it, it only comes out a few times a year, and this edition is very close to Danny’s CD release date.
Claudia, I think something similar is happening in southern Italy. A friend sent a newslink, and I saw a whole village getting swallowed up by a landslide/mudslide. But I don’t remember anything about deaths, though.
Definitely will keep Madeira in my prayers!
Twitter: kiady
aaawwww!!! Danny is so cuuuuuuuuuuute (just saw the dancing video, * staring at it and wanting to see much more of him dancing
Loved his outfit from yesterday’s show (KNIX)! That t-shirt and jacket emanates all his style LOL (the 22nd pic proves his feeling all his style haha)
CAROLE, if you come on later to lurk, I think something is wrong and my e-mails are not getting through to you.
Twitter: kiady
Ellen, oh! yes that’s what is happening there too. There are at least 62 injured and lots of homeless people…this weather is getting “crazy”… thank you Ellen!
Twitter: kiady
I miss Danny’s radio interviews… miss the fact of being in my desk with the sound almost in the maximum volume, impatiently waiting for the DJ’s to announce Danny, and being hungry but not leaving until the interview was done or instead running to the kitchen in the interview’s breaks grabbing something to eat on my desk LOL, laughing really hard with some Danny typical jokes or trying to understand what the joke was when i heard they laughing haha i’m already missing iheart, this Monday my semester starts, the busy days are coming back
but i will do everything i can to catch up each news!
Hi everyone! I’m finally back home.
I’ve just been looking through today’s posts (I haven’t read all of the posts for the last couple of days), and I was wondering if we know for certain that Danny won’t be on Idol Gives Back. I’m sorry if this has been answered already in the last coupld of days. I’ve been very busy lately. Besides the conference that I went to, my principal asked me to write a grant, and so I’ve just had a lot to do.
I bought my tickets for the House of Blues while I was down in Myrtle Beach. I just decided to go straight to the box office there and buy them. I told the guy there I wanted to buy tickets for the April 2 show with Danny Gokey, and he sounded pretty enthusiatic when he said, “Oh yeah, Danny Gokey!”
He then asked me if I wanted general admission or reserved seats. I asked him what the difference in price was. He went to look it up, and then looked surprised and said, “Well, they are the same price!” So I went ahead and got the best reserved seats that he had. He said they were really good, but were in the balcony, right in front of the stage. I’m not sure about the balcony part, but whatever, I’m going to see Danny on April 2!
Twitter: kiady
oh another thing i’m missing, bother everyone on ihrt asking if i have the correct link! LOL
Twitter: steph6449
According to this, Danny has a show with Steel Magnolia in Jacksonville FL on March 26th
http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/71088/wgne-announces-spring-concert-series-lineup
Twitter: steph6449
Hi Amy, there are different seats for the HOB? Hmm. I bought a couple on line as I’m still thinking about going. They seemed to just say general admission though.
Radio station ad has a nice pretty ad up for Danny’s show in Florida next month. Appears he is the headliner for that show, with Steel Magnolia as a special guest.
http://www.999gatorcountry.com/gcs_2010_3.aspx
Twitter: tonicny
Hi! Happy Saturday to everyone, I am enjoying being on some nice meds after yesterday and I totally agree and could be diagnosed same as Milgokey but there is only one symptom that I don’t have from that list but I guess it still qualifies me for the same diagnosis. Yesterday during my tooth pull I asked if I could listen to my music and they said yes and guess what I played MBD the song lasted more than the actual pull I was asked what I was listening to and I told them and either one had heard of the song and did not know Danny but when I told them the song title the surgeon said it was a perfect and fitting song to be listening to.
The company that I work for puts out a calendar every year and for the month of February there is a hand heart shaped beautiful picture and inside the hands there are 2 little babies feet it is the cutest picture and everytime I look at it it reminds me of Danny and how happy he is when he is around kids. I do think that this is a healthy gokeyholic obsession we have, I am having lots of fun and just really want to support him any way I can and want to see him succeed, which he is certainly on his way.
Steph, that’s what he said. He said that my seats were right in front of the stage in the balcony. He said that they were very good seats. We’ll see.
I noticed that at the link from here, it said that the tickets were $21, but there, at the actual House of Blues box office, both the general admission and the reserved seating were both $24.
I got the email from Sony too, (DG Newsletter) but there weren’t any links to any of the songs on his new album. No biggie since the album will be out soon anyway.
Ellen, if you’re here, we stopped in at Bookland for a newspaper and I saw the new People Country magazine there. No Danny, so no need for you to look for it or check it out. BUT this issue evidently comes out every month so we need to watch for it on the news stands. The current issue is March, with an ad saying the next issue would be out April 9. So much Danny…..so little time….I AM NOT COMPLAINING!
Ah, Ellen! I should have scrolled down to see your post before posting about the new People Country magazine :\ However, as I do remember this magazine being a quarterly issue, it now seems as though it is a monthly release, with next month’s issue on the stands on April 9. Didn’t know that!
IDOL GIVES BACK: I’ve never seen AI, so I don’t know how this is supposed to work. Is there only one performer, or more than one? Maybe because he is appearing on AI9, they don’t want him on the show twice? I’m very glad Danny is going to be on AI9, so I don’t want to sound ungrateful. Does anyone know if, historically, a past Idol has ever appeared on an AI season twice? Once on the regular show and once on Idol Gives Back (IGB)? I don’t understand why Danny wouldn’t be on IGB. He’s such a natural choice for it. Unless they are concerned BECAUSE Danny has his own charity? Or they are afraid of the “Jesus” word? (Yes, the “J” word is used in other contexts. But to use it for charitable fundraising may give them pause, since they are trying to raise funds from non-Christians as well, and may not want to appear to be picking one religious group over another. Unless that has been done before, too?)
If Kris is scheduled to appear on IGB, then I’m not so sure that Sharon is wrong. I think Kris is ambivalent about Danny. I think Kris generally likes Danny as a person (and maybe that is why they were friendly on tour and Kris has occasionally defended Danny). But I think Kris harbors great resentment against Danny for what happened on the “Renegade” duet. That put a wedge into their friendship, and Simon added the last nail into the coffin with his, “Danny, you were better than Kris” comment. Kris was seriously p*ssed, partly because he was the one who picked the song in the first place. Kris’ anger was well-known at the time, to the extent that Danny was asked about it in an interview. And Danny didn’t deny it. In fact, Danny was as close to negative as I’ve ever seem him be. Danny said something along the lines of, he didn’t know what was up with Kris (which implies that yes, Kris was angry), but added that Kris thought the whole duet thing was silly and stupid (trying to soft-pedal the anger). Am I the only person who noticed how they changed the studio version of “Renegade” to make it more balanced? In the AI version, Danny threw in a rock riff in at the end of the song. It worked, and made the song as a whole better. But it could have been viewed by the uncharitable as Danny showing off or trying to take over the song. It unbalanced things. And the studio version is balanced to a “T.” Hasn’t anyone noticed the difference? I think, in a corner of his mind, Kris stills harbors resentment against Danny for the “Renegade duet,” even if only unconsciously.
Let me put it this way: If Kris performs on the show, and Danny is not at least asked to answer phones, then yes, it’s a deliberate diss. I can understand Danny not performing, but I cannot understand Danny not answering phones.
Twitter: jancute
Ellen – to answer your question about Idols appearing more than once, I remember Carrie appearing on Jordin’s season; first is the semifinals week and then the finale! Im pretty sure at that. About Danny appearing on IGB, it would be so freakin great! About the word Jesus in Its Only, hey, Catholics and Christians alike say that word and theres nothing wrong with that, Remember, Carrie sang Jesus Take The Wheel on Idol a long time ago so there is no issue to that… Danny would be so perfect on being the Idol who has charity and who love giving back to other people who is in great need! <3
Gokeyguy, yes, I know that the word “Jesus” has been sung on AI in other contexts. Just not sure whether it’s been done in the IGB context, which is qualitatively different. Just trying to figure out why Danny wouldn’t be on IGB in some fashion, since he is such a perfect fit and walks the walk, not just talks the talk. Do you know IGB is scheduled to air?
Twitter: jancute
Ellen – re IGB – Idol would put the idol on the telephone who has a big fanbase/following so they can encourage their fans to donate or help the fundraising and Danny is one of them. Come to think of it, You helped people in need and at the same time you talked to Danny Gokey YAY!!!!
* Do you know WHEN IGB is scheduled to air?
Twitter: jancute
Ellen – to take all of your worries, (Im a big watcher of AI 7) they sang “Shout to the Lord”, Hey, thats Jesus right? Danny said he talked to his management about his presence on IGB. so for now its in the works and we have to wait for his announcement. They said that IGB will be back on air and they have to skip a year of that cuz of the economic crisis last year. IGB of season 7 was made when it is the TOP 8 time on Idol…(thats when my fellowfilipino Ramiele was cut off) That song “shout to the Lord” has alot of Jesus concept like saviour or something…
Twitter: jancute
Ok gotta go to work… Talk to you later Ellen… <3
Twitter: kiady
Tony, haha that’s adorable you listening to Danny while your tooth were being pull
yesterday i did an x ray, because my dentist is almost sure that my wisdom teeth have to be removed instead of being vertical they are horizontally, this way they are pushing and bending the other teeth 
once i already got braces it’s not ok! LOL
Twitter: kiady
sorry i meant Toni
Thanks, Gokeyguy! I never saw AI, so I don’t know how IGB works.
I still stick by my comments about Kris, however. I really don’t think the change-up in the studio version of “Renegade” is a coincidence.
But let me be clear. I thought Kris sounded fabulous on “Renegade.” (And I normally don’t like the way Kris sings, although I’ve always thought he has a lovely voice.) Danny and Kris made “Renegade” sound great TOGETHER. I don’t understand why some people don’t get that: that the whole was greater than the sum of its parts. (Hope that is the right expression.)
Twitter: kiady
Ellen, i liked Renegade too! I really liked to hear their voices together..
Gokeyguy, thanks for the info! I’m pretty sure IO would fit in then.
Claudia, sorry about your wisdom teeth. I’ve heard it’s a major deal to get them out. (Mine never came in, so I guess I’m not wise!) Seems unfair when you had to suffer through braces. I had to wear braces, too. That was a long time ago, so I’m not sure if they do things differently now, but it was NOT fun getting them off.
Claudia, could you post the link to the Portuguese voting site again? Or do you remember what day you last posted it? This time I will bookmark the site!
I need to do the same thing with the European Danny Gokey site. Need to get some traffic there.
Twitter: kiady
Ellen, mine still inside of my (went to Google to translate this so if it’s wrong sorry!)gum, so if i have to remove them they had to cut and open the gum like a mini surgery, although i will be awake i really need to try what Toni did, i have to ask if they will allow me to listening to some (Danny’a) music lol. And it was no problem to get the braces off it was quite easy they just pulled them it didn’t hurt
Twitter: karatemom34
Hey Latrece, That is not possible what you said in your comment!! lol You are hooked for life like the rest of us!!!
Lol Have to catch up with comments. Be back
Twitter: kiady
Ellen, sure!!
thank you!!!
http://cotonete.clix.pt/musicas_pedidas/resultado_procura.aspx?song_name=My+Best+Days+Are+Ahead+Of+Me&artist_name=Danny+Gokey
(choose MBD with the most votes by clicking on the circle in front of the title and below “votar”,then click on the “votar” button, then click on “confirmar” button and it’s voted! If you want you can click “votar novamente” as many times as you wish to vote again)
and here’s the European site: http://www.dannygokeyeurope.com/
Thanks, Claudia!
You are lucky with your braces. They had to hammer mine off, and it was some of the worst dental pain I’ve been through. I had a migraine headache for two days afterward. Glad to see that they have improved the process. I’m guessing they may use a different type of cement that makes the braces easier to get off when it is time to remove them.
Huh! I’d already had the European DG site bookmarked, but I had forgotten!
Anyway, I now have the Portuguese voting site bookmarked as well. And I voted!
Since you seem to be here, Claudia, do you know anything about the sign-in process at the European site? I’ve checked out the site, but haven’t attempted to post anything.
Twitter: kiady
Ellen, you’re welcome, that you for voting for Danny there!! wow poor you!! At least with me they just had this tweezers tool, the dentist grabbed the brackets, he did a little twist and it was removed, so he just did this in every teeth!
Twitter: kiady
Ellen, i see you’re voting! thank you! i’m voting there too and i’m seeing the numbers increasing
(hope that was what you asked and that i helped you)
what do you want to know about the sign in process? The only sign in you can do there is for you to post on the forum threads, and you have a live chat room too if you prefer
if you want to sign to post on the forum you can go to the “our forum” section then on the right side you have “FAQ Register Login” click on Register then you choose some options there then you fill some data about you like your username and password that you will use to sign in
Twitter: steph6449
lol – was it Amy or Erika tweeting this from the iheart twitter?
true though.
Listening to @dannygokey makes folding laundry a little more tolerable…”I want to love you, Pretty Young Thang…”
10 minutes ago from Tweetie
Steph it was me
Listening to the music player on the site. Gah, he is seriously SO. GOOD.
Thanks, Claudia! I think I’d be interested in the forum, since I’m not really sure what a live chat room is like. (Remember, I’m barely computer literate, and I never posted on the Internet before iheartDG.)
Speaking of which, I need to get some laundry done today!
Twitter: kiady
Ellen, live chat room is a real-time chat over instant messaging.
Twitter: kiady
Ellen, on the forums you can write threads on subjects and people will discuss those subjects over time in a live online chat you can talk/discuss with people who are there while you are too like messenger(do you know messenger
) sorry if i didn’t explain it right to you 
Am I missing something – when has it been officially announced that Danny is not part of IGB?. Is there even a formal announcement of the actual participants besides Kris at this point?
Ellen and Sharon, I have to disagree with you that shomehow Kris is wielding this kind of power over Danny. If anything, 19 always favored Danny over Kris.
But as posters on MJSBlog said, Kris was likely asked re the Haiti trip since he was the winner.
Twitter: JosieInSeattle
Hi everyone, hope you’re having a fun Saturday! AmyB, I’m glad Danny is keeping you company while you’re getting your laundry done!
Jan, thanks for your comment about my post from yesterday. Lol at your friend calling you a groupie!
Claudia, I had to have all of my wisdom teeth removed. They did one side at a time. I don’t think it hurt while they were doing it, it was just kind of icky while it was healing. The strangest part was that it was so noisy when they had to break one of them to get it out!
Nice to see the video of Danny performing at the show last night, I think it was from last night anyway. He seems to like singing “duets” with the crowd, that must be fun for him.
One of the things that I can listen to over and over is when he sang in counterpoint to the crowd on “I Exalt Thee”, I just love that.
steph, I saw your post about Steel Magnolia. When I saw their name, the song “When the Stars Go Blue” starting playing in my head, and I remembered seeing a video of them from Can You Duet at mj’s. I just looked it up on youtube. For anyone who’s interested, the first part of this gives their background, and then they perform the song. I like them, they have good chemistry together.
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IGB is April 21st according to something I read. The only one I’ve seen who’s been listed for it is Kris, but agree that doesn’t mean Danny or other popular AI finalists won’t be there in some form or another.
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Josie, thanks for that clip of Steel Magnolia. I think they may also have been at the throwdown thing last night? The girl had a really short dress on, lol.
They sound pretty good, the guy is no Danny though as a singer
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Hi Claudia, I hope I am not offending anyone if they are a dentist but I do not like going to the dentist at all but I must say they did an excellent job with giving me lots of novocaine and I was very comfortable so when you have your wisdom teeth out you will be fine. Although here they do give you the option of getting general anesthesia meaning going to sleep while they take them out. Good Luck to you! I still have all my wisdom teeth and they are fine so far. I am sure this happens to most of you but hearing Danny’s songs gives me lots of comfort or it puts me in a good mood if I am not. I am sure this happens to everyone here.
I am going to go visit the Portugese voting site.
Keep in mind that Danny is getting to launch his very first album. Along with that are promos and talk show circuit. He is also preparing to go on a big tour. And he has already been invited back to perform on Season 9.
So if Danny is not participating in IGB – and we don’t know that at this point, it will likely be to a scheduling factor. He can’t be everyplace, doing everything. So, it’s not a personal thing at all.
Simon Fuller and company have always been very good to Danny. They made it very clear that they wanted him and Adam in the finals.
Even Cantinello has said they must have freaked when Kris made the finals. He also said that Kara likely wrote No Boundaries as the coronation song – for Danny – and that Danny would have been able to sell that song.
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man on twitter from WA state, never seen him tweeting about Danny before
Wow! Can’t wait for @dannygokey album. Just previewed on iTune and it rocks! Lose American Idol, but actually win in the end.
29 minutes ago from TweetDeck
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IGB may fall right around the time of the ACM awards and the Brooks & Dunn thing in Las Vegas, which are in the week just before the Sugarland tour starts on 4/23 in Nevada.
Not sure what that means if anything for Danny to take part. I’d love to see him co-presenting at least for the ACM telecast. Maybe he could do both depending on the timing. I haven’t seen any other plans for Danny around that time, but new dates seem to be popping up on a regular basis.
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video I recorded on 2.19 of @dannygokey singing “back at one”
he is so incredible.
Hey! Just checking/lurking in
steph- I just watched that video of Danny singing “Back at One” last night. I love his version of that song! So sweet
<3
I don't believe that "Idol Gives Back" is a telethon thing or what not. I've seen it during AI7 and it's pretty much just all of the contestants singing together and they bring other artists out to perform and show where "Idol" alumni go to different countries, like Africa or Haiti or wherever else, to help out in hospitals and such. But don't take me at face value for it when it comes to this season b/c I'm not really sure how they're going to do it this time round. That's all I remember from the last time they did it.
Figured that wouldn’t post
second time that’s done to me.
Not gonna retype what I just tried to post either. Have to remember to copy/paste what I type next time
Other than that, hey everybody
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steph, I hadn’ noticed her dress so I went back to look. You’re right, it’s pretty short! I think she is cute though, although I personally wouldn’t choose the platinum blond look for her I don’t think. But she looks nice. And the platinum blond thing is I guess a fashion statement that some women like. I was so surprised when Katherine McPhee did that, she still looks beautiful of course but I liked her look better with her long brown hair. I have long brown hair and when I go to get it highlighted I tell the stylist “Now, when you get done, I don’t really want to be able to tell much that you did it.” Luckily she understands me!
Surf, I remember Jim C saying that too. I have always thought that Kara wrote “No Boundaries” for Danny. Or that at least it was chosen with him in mind.
Speaking of Kara, I think it is really nice what she and Ellen are doing for Angela Martin (I think that’s the right name). She’s the one that this was her 3rd time and she didn’t make the cut. Ellen had her on her show (video at mj’s if you’re interested), and told her that Kara is going to write and produce a song for her, and help her get a label. It was really touching. I hope that Danny being on Ellen’s show is part of the plan around the album release, I would be very surprised if it wasn’t. I don’t know if they have ever met or not, but I’m sure she will love him.
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Awww, thanks Steph for Back at One! I loved it. I actually recognized that poster in the crowd picture, lol, she’s a Gokey Gang Member from the beginning!
I can’t get used to Danny with a “bare” face!
I do hope he gets to at least man the phones on IGB. He would be so good at it; I’m sure he would talk people into nice donations!
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mj locked down her thread and is telling peeps her site is not “Adamland” after they went on and on today about a comment Adam made to some interviewers. lol. I do think she gets pretty sick of reading non-stop Adam comments day after day, thread after thread.
http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-022010.htm/comment-page-7#comment-585495
was time to upgrade my phone this weekend. wonder if the new one will let me vote for Danny on GAC — very important consideration
I did like that Back at One video, it’s nice and clear. I hope when I go see Danny next though, he will sing at least half of every song vs. having the audience that involved
they like it, but it cuts down on the Danny factor.
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Oh dear, Adam said he doesn’t mind fur? Doesn’t he know PETA will be after him? Now he’s done it, lol. I don’t think I better even get involved in THAT discussion! Quite the controversy in my profession, as well as the treatment of farm animals in general.
Haven’t posted at MJs in a while, no Danny posts. TWOP is kind of dead too, I wonder if the haters are just resting until the album comes out?
Steph, I agree, sing alongs are fun, but I want more Danny!
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yeah, I stayed out of that one, as I do with most Adam threads. without getting into that issue on either side, did have to post a short comment though that Adam’s comments reminded me of something Ted Nugent might say
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Pam, your comment reminded me of a really fascinating book, has anyone read “Animals in Translation” by Temple Grandin? She is an autistic woman who has become an expert on animal behavior. She says that autistic people have things in common with animals on how they perceive the world, in that details that “normal” people don’t even notice can be overwhelming and disturbing to autistic people, and it is the same with animals. She loves animals and it seems kind of strange on the face of it, but she specializes in working with slaughterhouses. She does it to help them design systems that reduce stress on the animals. This is something that is difficult to think about, but the work that she does is really amazing.
I had saw some of the comments about Adam and his comments about fur. There are definitely some people in that thread that are upset with him, and there were some people that were upset he was getting attacked.
Though I do think there are some people in that thread that are being too “preachy” and judgemental IMO.
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steph, I think mj was probably the happiest woman in America when S9 started. I agree that the Adam thing has been tiresome for her. I thought it was so astounding when a bunch of Adam fans accused her of not liking Adam and threw a bunch of fits about it. Unbelievable, she puts so much stuff about him on her site. She just won’t let his fans run the place to the extent that some of them would like, I guess. But anyone who gets upset at the thought that mj doesn’t like Danny, perhaps you will be comforted by the thought she gets it from all sides! Except maybe Allison fans, she does like Allison.
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Yeah, good ole boy Ted Nugent, lol! The master hunter. I am usually not shy about sharing my opinions, but yes, know enough to stay out of that debate.
Josie, I am very familiar with Temple, although haven’t read her book. Unfortunately, animal stuff is too much “like work” for me; I deal with it all day, have to keep up with my continuing education off work time, so instead of watching Animal Planet or reading animal books (although I LOVE “The Art of Racing In the Rain”- much more than “Marley and Me”. Very well written and just how a dog would think. Must read for dog lovers) I read “guy novels like Lee Child, Nelson DeMille etc, and indulge my Danny Gokeyholism, lol! I think Temple has great ideas, and anything that can help make that process more humane is A+ in my book.
FOGS, not surprised at all that inspired a huge debate Adam + comments on Fur = huge controversy! Almost feel sorry for Mj, but not really
The Surf –
I think I respectfully disagree with you in part. I saw enough at the time to be firmly convinced that there is ill will on Kris’ part towards Danny because of what happened with “Renegade.” Whether that ill will still exists, I couldn’t say. But I do think Kris likes Danny in general. I’m just not sure Kris would want to be put in a position where he felt like he was competing with Danny vocally. I also don’t think that Kris has to be the one to wield the power. It’s true that AI & 19 E like Danny, but they are also not stupid. They would have observed Kris’ previous anger and just not want to go there. And Kris is the winner and did go to Haiti, so he is a very logical choice for IGB.
That said, I have no idea whether Danny will or won’t be on IGB, or what his role would be if he’s on. I was speculating based on Danny’s expressed desire to be on IGB, and his informing his management team of that fact. I agree completely that Danny can’t be everywhere, and that there is a strong possibility of a scheduling conflict. But Danny’s instruction to his management (which book him for various events) would have some weight, unless there had been uncertainty about when Danny would need to be there for IGB, and/or some important conflict (like a preset date for a big event).
pjgvet
I’m not too surprised that some people were upset with Adam’s comments either. Though I do think that he was being honest. Adam pretty much says what he wants/what’s on his mind. Danny’s pretty honest too, even though I think he’s learned to be more careful about the stuff he says, because of a lot of the hate he’s gotten.
I can understand why some people would be upset about Adam’s comments, though I think that some people that oppose what he said are being a bit too preachy/judgemental when it comes to other things that are related to that subject.
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A Gokey Gang Member has said Danny will be on GAC next Friday!
Keep voting people so that we can get his video up further by then!
He is at the Grove Barnes & Noble signing March 4 in the afternoon; wonder if that is enough time to be on the live show that night…………….
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I respect Adam giving his honest answer. I would be a hypocrite if I didn’t; since I fight for Danny’s right to give his opinion without being hated on. Whether I agree with him or not his another story, but I do respect him for being honest and not always mouthing the “PC” answer. Just like Ted Nugent; he drives me crazy, but he says what he thinks and is not boring
Does anyone know who Gokeysgoingplatinum on Twitter is? I see that have merchandise for sale and portion of proceeds go to SHF.
http://www.gokeysgoingplatinum.com
I see that my first comment did post, so that’s good. Thought it was gone for a second
I didn’t know Adam had made a comment about fur *shrugs* Well, people should know by now that Adam’s gonna say what’s on his mind and people are just gonna have to deal w/it, I guess.
But I totally understand why some people would get upset about that, especially members of PETA.
The only thing that I will say about mj, even though I don’t go to her site, is that at least she’s letting the “glamberts” know how she feels. Ridiculousness like that, especially on her site, does get very beyond annoying.
pjgvet
I don’t know who runs the Gokeygoingplatinum Twitter account, but I think that account is cute. I remember them offering something like every 100th follower of their Twitter a free Danny CD and a bag of Fritos, lol.
I have heard of Temple Gradin. Haven’t read her book, but have read articles about the subject — either written by her or maybe folks quoting her. I like meat, so I don’t feel like I’m in a position to say much. I will say that anything that Temple can do help make the slaughtering process more humane for the animals is a good thing. I also deplore factory farms. Bad for the animals, bad for health, and bad for the environment. Food from animals who are treated more humanely also simply tastes better.
Anyway, hope I haven’t grossed anyone out!
That said, I’m not crazy about fur. Aside from the ethical considerations, it rarely looks good on people. Plus, there is some really good fake stuff out there now.
Hey Guys – I don’t know if any of you have the top 40 on your local stations but here on FM106 it just started and, correct me if I’m wrong, Danny should be showing up at 38 tonight. Is that right? I am anxiously awaiting his debut!
here’s the link if you want to listen online
http://www.fm106.com/main.html
I’m also getting tired of political correctness. It’s one thing to share one’s views in the hopes of perhaps persuading someone think more deeply about a subject or possibly change their mind (like Josie does when she posts about Danny), but it’s quite another to try to impose one’s views on another.
I don’t want to turn this into a political discussion, but most of my coworkers don’t share my political views (which is fine). What isn’t fine is the way many assume that no intelligent person could possibly disagree with them. It’s been outright oppressive at times.
So whether we agree with him or not, Adam is entitled to his opinion.
He’s on!!
* persuading someone TO think more deeply . . .
* it’s quite another THING to try to impose one’s views . . .
Ellen B.
I like meat as well. I haven’t heard of Temple Gradin,but I think that it’s good that she’s helps come up with more humane ways for the slaughtering process.
I do think that animals that are treated better, taste better as well.
I do remember reading an article in “O” magazine, about this couple who were very humane with the animals that they slaughtered for meat, and they mentioned how much better the meat tasted, because their animals were allowed to do things like roam free, and breathe fresh air.
As far as fur goes, I don’t wear it/have never worn it. I am not interested in wearing it.
I agree about people opposing their opinions on others. And that is what I didn’t like about some of the posters on mjs.
Some of them are vegetarians, and IMO, it seemed like they were trying to insinuate that eating meat is wrong, and I didn’t like that.
And IMO, they seemed preachy. I think that it’s fine if they are vegetarians, and don’t eat meat.
I have siblings/family members that don’t eat certain meats like pork and beef. I understand that some people choose not to eat meat/certain meats and that’s fine.
But I don’t like it when people insinuate that it’s wrong to eat meat, and stuff like that. And try to force their opinions on others.
Looks like I had my top 40 Danny party by myself
. Oh well, I think they play the top 40 all weekend at various times.
Here’s a link to find out if it plays in your area.
http://www.ct40.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=33
Pam, I don’t know much about that Gokeysgoingplatinum group but they’re on twitter and seem okay. I ordered one of their bracelets with “Gokeysgoingplatinum on it a few minutes ago. Something else to wear out and about where people will ask what the significance is of what it says and ask questions. I wear my SHF bracelet ALL the time and you’d be surprised how many people ask about it. I’ve had MANY people ask me about it down here in Florida, and I am only too glad to tell them. Depending on how interested they seem to be, they either get the short modified version of who Danny is and what SHF represents, or if they have time, they get the long unabridged version! I have it pretty well memorized by now so I can spew it out pretty quickly
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uh-oh, I turned into that countdown only to hear the corn song!
106.1 runs this countdown? http://www.ct40.com/?src=overture
not sure what it’s about since you need a login to see it, but he has Danny listed under “Contests” at his website
They carry that countdown here in DC and Baltimore, not sure what time. Along with the Crook & Chase show. Seems weird to me they run two countdowns, but whatever I guess. this link has a search for stations that carry his show. hope Danny gets lots of spins from it. http://www.ct40.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=33
Sorry you had to hear that corn song Steph. Ugh. I turned it off.
I registered on the ct40 site so I could check out the contest. The prize is a copy of Danny’s new cd.
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Hi everyone. Long day today in the tax world but a cute story: As I was finishing up a return for a long time client we started talking about television shows, we eventually got around to American Idol and this years contestants and we were agreesing that noone had jumped out at us yet.
As we ran down the contestants I was a Danny fan so maybe that was why I couldn’t find anyone to root for this year, at this point she brightened up and said ” ooh I love Danny” I proceeded to let her know about the album(she had heard it was coming out) and made her promise to call me once she purchased it. I then mentioned he was going on tour with Sugarland and she was very impressed, it was great, and we’ll get them one at a time.
On the meat or not to meat I think once you get into these discussion it can never be a good thing and it will invariably then lead down the slippery slope of the “hunt or not hunt” so I try to stay out of it at all cost.
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milgokey, listening to radio can be a dangerous thing
I think they may run that countdown here tomorrow morning, so thanks for letting us know Danny is on it. I hadn’t thought he was as the countdown website has a different list. Maybe that’s from last week though.
Danny should gain spins if he’s on the countdown, though he’ll have a dip I guess next week after having been #41 this past time.
Here is another link that gives show times when you click on your state.
http://www.acctop40.com/Article.asp?id=629402
Warning to everyone: the “corn” song comes on right after MBD!
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So there are at least three syndicated countdown shows for country, and Danny is on two of them this week
I hadn’t realized Kix Brooks (of Brooks & Dunn) did a countdown.
Hi everyone-Ellen, I am getting a bit concerned about your missing emails, it seems to have started over the last month- Did you get MY email the other day? If so, I could send you an alternative email address? Let me know on here,there`s no other way of contacting you! I voted on Claudias site, by the way- Will be here for a few minutes,Ellen, I`ve been on a childrens website with my Grandson for 2 hours+ this evening-so I have had enough-very tired-Hope everyone is well
Steph, I don’t get that about the different countdowns. The link I posted with the times shows Kix Brooks doing the countdown on our station, but we have Bob Kingsley instead. The countdown is the same either way, though, so as long as I can hear Danny, I’m good to go!
How many spins do you guys think that Danny will get from being on these countdowns. Are these placements from his chart position from the week before? If they are does anyone know if these spins will count for his spin total for this week?
you probably already know about the ACC but here’s the link just in case-I was able to listen to Danny debut at #38 on my way home from work,yeah
http://americancountrycountdown.com/Article.asp?id=613607
FOGS – I am thinking Danny should get a nice bump from these spins since MBD will be played on more stations than have actually added it. We should be able to see tomorrow if his spins have jumped up or not. A lot of the countdown shows were today, but there are a lot more tomorrow as well.
Didn’t someone say there was a two week delay between published charts and when they are played on the countdown shows?
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I’m not sure how many of them are monitored for the mediabase countdown but there must be a hundred or more stations between those two shows, probably 200+.
They each show 6 stations within an hour or so of me, and this area isn’t too full of country stations. Hopefully the extra spins will make it easier for Danny to stay on the chart and gain ground over some of the songs near him that haven’t been moving much. But then he’ll have to compensate for it next time. That might not be the hardest week to do so, as he may get more regular airplay as the time comes close for his album coming out, with hopefully some higher profile appearances.
you can listen to all the songs on Danny’s album
http://www.hearsomethingcountry.com/rca/dannygokey/mybestdays/
Thanks Casey25! I’m glad you got out of work in time to hear it
I don’t think whether Danny is part of IGB has any bearing on what Kris is doing. The competition is long over. People have moved on. I doubt they would even be performing together on IGB.
19E has always adored Danny. They always liked him better than they liked Kris. Kris has even said that Danny (and Adam) were always the favorites.
And looking at post Idol, I think Danny has gotten much better treatment than Kris. Granted some of what happened to Kris was somewhat his own fault (due to his non-assertive personality).
They are both signed with Simon Fuller’s 19E, but where are the tour plans for Kris?
More importantly, Danny’s success will not be dependent on what Kris, Adam, Allison are doing or saying. Danny has worked hard to establish his own identity – and has moved on.
I think 19 has put a huge effort into promoting Danny. He seems to have gotten farther faster. They know they have a gold mine from the early response Danny received.
Have you listened to ‘Like that’s a Bad Thing’?It’s catchy,kinda sounds like a Bon Jovi song.
I like how they made Danny’s album debut on 3-2-1-0 blastoff!!
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Well, got home a little while ago from work. My family and my co-workers wanted to know what happend last night.
Well , here we go….
I found out from KNIX that in order to even be considered to be apart of Dannys’ meet and greet I had to wear KNIX wear. My boss told me where to go and I picked up a shirt after work figuring that the chances were upped just a little bit. You saw the crowd from Brandons’ twitter pic – packed, probably 500 people – so what was the chances of little ‘ole me getting to meet Danny.
The bar was full when I got there around 6:15, I got a good spot by the dance floor and parked myself there thinking I’ve got a few hrs. to stand and people watch. I saw a few girls from church in the restroom and asked what they were doing there; their reply, “…to see Danny Gokey!” LOL I never know Stacie and Kerri were Danny fans too!
The concert started at 7:30 with a nice boy band that was fun to look at and sounded pretty well, they were followed by another guy – Aaron somebody. My feet were tired after a long days work and my ears were bleeding from the amps being almost right in front of me.
I made my way to the dance floor right in front of the stage and thought I had a good spot to see Danny when he arrives.
All of a sudden I felt this tap on my shoulder, it was one of the employees from KNIX; I had seen here earlier running around the dance floor talking with other radio station people.
She looked at me and said, “do you want to meet Danny Gokey?”
I think almost made her deaf with my reply. She gave me a sticker and said to meet outside at 9:30.
There were a few others around me with KNIX shirts on too and they were choosen to meet him also. We were so happy we all high fived each and and screamed, I came there alone, but in the midst of so many Danny fans, I didn’t feel alone. I also had all of you in mind, I knew you were with me in spirit.
Around 9:30 we all made our way to the outside area to wait. I saw the white tour bus and instantly knew what it was. All of a sudden we heard somebody scream “Danny!” He turned around and gave us that Danny smile, waved and then was wisked away back to the bus. A few minutes later we walked toward the bus. As we were walking I saw a figure with a guitar sitting outside the bus, it was Def! I said “Hi” and he looked up and gave that cool Def smile, acknowledged me and went back to playing.
We went in single file, Brittney the coordinator told us only one autograph per person. One lady that exited the bus said to us all “he”s so darn cute!” My new found friends and I all giggled like school girls.
When it was finally my turn I walked in and was overwhelmed by his charm and smile. All you that have meet him are so right about his hugs! OMGoodnes, I couldn’t believe this was happening. I told him I was going to write a recap of this on iheart and he said to let you know how much he appreciates everything you all do for him. He gave out a SHF bracelett to everybody he meet. I left but as I regrouped with my new found friends I realized that I forgot to get his autograph!! Do you know how stupid I felt!?. The girls told be to go back and ask Brittney if I could get an autograph. Well, I did and he graciously did. I told him how stupid I felt…he said not to worry about it.
As I left the bus I let out a squeel that sounded like a 14 year old kid. But ya know…I didn’t care! I meet Danny Gokey, the only AI contestant that ever captured my heart and soul enough for me to pick up the phone and vote.
His set went fantastic, it was standing room only and the crowd was soooo pumped. We cheereed, sang, took pics, and savored every minute; it was a night to remember.
As I left the venue the drive home was surreal. It would probably be the one and only time I’d ever meet my favorite idol of all time. He’ll eventually become so big that meeting him up close and personal will be virtually impossible.
I arrived home to see my kids waiting up to hear what happened; I showed them the bracelett and autograph.
So my friends, that was my night. To all you that have meet Danny, you know exactly what I’m talking about. To all you that haven’t yet, be patient; I know your time will come!
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Steph I say your post on MJs about Danny being able to sing songs to his liking that allow him to maintain his soul styling. As I was clicking through the links for the countdown shows I found this performance from a radio tour of Luke Bryan doing a Contemporary Pop song, Quite a different approach than Danny takes, without nearly the success.
http://www.wnus.com/cc-common/ondemand/player.html?apid=6449&mid=213056
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I posted about the Countdown shows taping two weeks in advance re: when Danny would appear. I beelive we should hear him this week and next (for his 2 weeks at top 40) then he will drop off.
Danny seems to be stuck at his current position for now and I do wonder if it will be a song that can go very high, as it doesn’t seem to be as representable of the album as some of the other songs.
It would be cool if Danny could be apart of Idol gives back in some way. It does seem like something he really wants to do.
I hope he gets a huge boost in album and single sales after he appears on Idol and performs.
Also mj now has a separate thread about Danny performing “Back At One” from last night.
Twitter: steph6449
Billie, what a great story! So glad you got to meet Danny and had a wonderful time
Did Danny sing any more of his new songs that he hasn’t done much before on the tour? How do you think the country crowd there liked him?
Billie – thank you for your awesome recap! I am so glad you not only got to hear Danny in person but meet, and hug, him as well. Sounds like you had a great time! So funny that you ran into some girls from church. Apparently Danny fans are all around us, we just need to speak up to find them!
Twitter: steph6449
I thought Danny only made the weekly top 40 once, and then went to 41, and then went back into it (or maybe that’s this week, and we’re hoping he will).
Dani P, not so much loving that Luke performance. It’s a little high for him, among other things.
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fan in Oregon, maybe Danny is going to Portland or one of the other cities there?
@dannygokey Dude!! I just found out you’re going to be here on March 17!!! Details, please! lol I better be seeing you….
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Hi Steph, he did the regular tunes he nowmally does. The set was My Best Days, What Hurts the Most, Be Somebody, Life on Ya, Back at One, and Get Away.
I can tell you, the crowd LOVED him. He sang and entertained his heart out; you can just tell, this guy has it all!
I think 19E certainly has more confidence in Danny (than Kris). And they (in tandem with RCA Nashville) seem to be investing in Danny more on a long term basis, what with the radio tours, the Grand Ole Opry performances – and definitely the big tour with Sugarland.
And there have been so many instances where Kris has been pushed aside in favor of Adam.
Also, Simon Fuller and company chose to sign Danny, whereas they had no choice with Kris since he won AI and was guaranteed a recording contract. And if Kris came in 3rd, I am not sure they would have signed him.
Twitter: steph6449
Billie, aww
Seems like Danny went mostly with his more uptempo songs, maybe good idea for that huge crowd.
This is the link at mj’s including the YT of Back at One.
Billie
I am glad that you had a great time meeting Danny and at his concert last night.
Danielle,
I wonder how high “My Best Days” will chart as well. It does seem like it’s kind of stuck around the same area. I wonder if it will move up the chart more, if Danny has decent enough album sales.
I do remember Windmills saying that radio might respond to the song better, if Danny has decent album sales. So if he does get that, maybe that will help him get more radio airplay.
Twitter: steph6449
err, ok — here is the link
http://mjsbigblog.com/danny-gokey-back-at-one-video.htm
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I not sure about Dannys top 40 placements as they are escaping me right now, but I thought he had one week at 40 and one week at 38 on the Mediabase chart, but i see so many charts any more who knows.
The spins from this week ie; Saturday countdown shows should help shore up his standings but I think the Sunday ones will count for next week.
Twitter: pjgvet
Billie; thank you so much for the recap! Aren’t you glad you went? (Gokey Guy- take note; she went alone and had a great time!).
So glad you got a hug, too- you will remember that for a long time. I’m also glad you felt all of us there in spirit and that it made you braver! I’m so happy for you that it worked out
I thought Danny debuted into the top 40 at #38; then fell to #41, and now so far is #40 this week.
Its too early to be pessimistic! His album is just coming out and the single has only been out what, 11 weeks or so? Doesn’t it take 20 or more weeks for a country single to peak? So he has some time to move up. I have my doubts this will be a huge hit; but it would be nice if he could get into the top 20. Isn’t Adam’s song only around #35 for a while now and pop moves faster, and look at all the publicity he’s had, so Danny is really doing ok.
In case you haven’t heard ‘Like That’s a Bad Thing’ and ‘Crazy Not To’
http://www.hearsomethingcountry.com/rca/dannygokey/mybestdays/
Twitter: jancute
Billie – great recap! can’t wait to do my own recap hopefully YAY!!
Pam – Im taking note of that LOL! Im really unsure if how I will know if there is a meet and greet to that event… I hope so and I hope its a long one too. help me ladies ok? tweet Danny or something YAY!
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I’m not downplaying the song I just don’t think it is going to rise much on the chart and will probably peak out in the upper 30′s. I gauge this by the lackluster support it has been getting form the stations that Danny has visted. The DJ’s love him but they always steer the audience to another of his songs and then they don’t support MBD’s with many spins.
I do believe they are waiting for the next song and we will see a bigger and faster rise up the charts.
Twitter: steph6449
If Danny can eke his way into the low 30s on the radio charts, I’d have a better sense about the radio play. Since he hasn’t been on the countdown shows, he’s basically had that margin against him compared to anyone who otherwise has been close to him in the ratings. And there seem to be just quite a few country stations who barely play any songs out of the top 15 on the current charts, except on the countdown shows or maybe a rare couple of plays during the week.
Also see where he’s at once the album is out so the single isn’t just out there on its own. I’d like to think he will show up in the ‘new artist’ section for my station, which seems to be content they and other stations all get from the same source. Most of the artists who are on that, have more than one song listed.
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Speaking of rising up the chart, there is a conversation over on Pulse about Sarah Buxton and the fact that she has been on the chart for 33 weeks without peaking yet her album that comes out Tuesday is only ranked in the 130-140′s.
This was published in the country standard and gives some perspective of new artists sale potential…
Buxton sets record with Window
Friday, February 19, 2010 – Sarah Buxton’s lead single, Outside My Window, from her debut out next week sold more than 12,000 paid downloads this week. That is the biggest opening digital single sales from a debut album for any female country artist in the history of Nielsen Soundscan.
After opening dates in Buffalo, N.Y. (Feb. 19), Baltimore, MD (Feb. 20) and Columbus, OH (Feb. 21) for Martina McBride and Trace Adkins on the “Shine All Night Tour,” Buxton will return to Nashville to celebrate the release of her debut CD with a full band show at The Rutledge on Feb. 23.
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**Correction ** it is the country blog at http://www.countrystandardtime.com
BTW- Sarah been around since 2007 but is just releasing her first album.
Twitter: steph6449
I don’t even quite understand what they mean about Sarah Buxton’s single. It’s been out for 33 weeks on radio according to this.
http://pulsemusic.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=country&action=display&thread=14922
And it’s not her first single, either. She had a couple of earlier ones, maybe even three though maybe only the latest one is on her actual album now that she’s gotten one out after several years of trying.. I read an interesting article about her just recently, and they had her being interviewed on GAC also.
So what do they mean by referring to this week’s results meaning she has the ‘biggest opening digital single sales from a debut album.’ Was her single never on iTunes even though it’s been at radio over half a year? Very confusing
I heard another of her new songs last weekend, very nice. Michael J was playing it on WMZQ and raving about it. A listener compared her to Stevie Nicks which I thought was interesting. She also got an album review at Matt Bjorke’s blog which was reasonably favorable but not an unconditional rave.
Twitter: pjgvet
Danielle, did you mean the ranking of Sarah’s album is from iTunes sales in the 130′s, Amazon or what? How does that compare to Danny?
Is her 33 week stay on the charts because she is stalled or because it is just rising really slow?
I guess Danny’s first week of 9,000 dig. sales is good for country, but he has AI fans to thank for that!
Ok, MJ frequenters what did you think of the person who said in reference to Back At One video:
“That was weird. I almost cried watching that.”
I was afraid to ask, because of the answer I might get. Perhaps someone knows that person; are they a hater or did they mean because the sang that to Sophia at their engagement?
Twitter: steph6449
someone possibly in North Dakota
Heard @dannygokey ‘s single on the radio for the 1st time today. I think we have a new star on the scene
Nice 2 see good people succeed
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CAROLE, yes, all of the missing e-mails are from this month. I did get YOUR e-mail from a couple of days ago, but I’ll bet you didn’t get MY response!
Twitter: steph6449
pam, I don’t think (?) that person is a hater.
Hello everyone,
Just wanted to post a quick note that if any of you can get to the Horseshoe show in Tunica, MS that right now section 106 still has front row tickets available…that is on the right side but the site still shows it has full view not obstructed. I plan to be there, so if any of you decide to go, look me up.
Twitter: JosieInSeattle
Pam, I think she meant it nice, and I answered her. It’s nice how new names are starting to turn up on Danny’s threads.
Twitter: JosieInSeattle
Bille, thanks for the recap. I’m glad that you had such a great time!
Twitter: jancute
Ladies, yall seem to worry about Danny’s digital singles/album sales to other artists… Lets not make any conclusions or assumptions ok?It so hard to come up with a Country album and being a new artist on a very different genre you’ve been on with your whole life. and to add to that, you have to establish a Country fanbase first so Danny’s situation is ok and normal…
Twitter: pjgvet
Josie, I thought she did too, but I am so conditioned to being defensive (Yes I read your post early today; I think it was very good and we should be more positive instead of defensive) that I couldn’t help not responding because I thought she might say “I almost cried because it was so bad”- I’m so used to getting those kind of responses at MJs. Even though I wanted to say “Awww, it did make me think of his engagement; plus his shaven look makes him look so young”.
I’m glad you responded like you did. I know we all can be too defensive about Danny we assume the worst intentions sometimes
Good night everyone!
Twitter: JosieInSeattle
Pam, I understand. Sometimes when I’m not certain how someone means something, I respond as if I’m certain that they meant it kindly. Then even if they didn’t mean it that way, most people would be too ashamed to admit it. I’m just full of tricks.
Twitter: JosieInSeattle
Meant to say, in this case I do think she meant it nicely.