Newcomer Danny Gokey follows the footsteps of his fellow American Idol alums into the world of country music. Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Bucky Covington, Josh Gracin and Phil Stacey are just some of the names of those who found themselves in Nashville after their time on the popular reality show was up. Those artists have had varying degrees of success with their music outside of the Idol world. Now Season Eight’s third place finisher Gokey tries his luck with his debut album My Best Days which is available now.
For his first single, Danny chose to release the title track “My Best Days Are Ahead of Me,” a positive song which kicks off the album and is a good indication of what is to come as you listen. The majority of the 10-track set is up-to-mid-tempo and full of encouraging messages with spiritual undertones like “I Still Believe,” a contribution from the pens of Idol judge Kara DioGuardi and songwriter Mike Busbee. While “If Only,” co-written by Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood and writer Tom Douglas, shares a message of making a difference in people’s lives.
Read the full review: American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks – Music – Interviews.
Also, check Danny out at the Artist to Watch section and the 3-part video interview through the links below.
