Danny Gokey will be heading up the roster of artists for a “Greens and Guitars” Las Vegas area celebrity golf outing and fundraising concert in support of Nashville flood relief. The August 11th events are sponsored by Las Vegas country radio station New Country 95.5 KWNR.

Tickets to the benefit events can be purchased online. KWNR also is promoting chances for their listeners to win tickets to the Greens and Guitars concert. (@955KWNR on twitter).

Learn more at http://www.kwnr.com/pages/greensandguitars.html

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Superstar Summer Videos: Bama Jam 2010

Join Storme Warren as he tours Bama Jam 2010 in Enterprise, Alabama. From the fans to the stars, GAC is covering it all. With nearly 50 acts, which artists will Storme catch? Tune in and see!

Episode GCSSV-103

• June 22, 2010 11:00 AM ET
• July 04, 2010 3:00 PM ET
• July 17, 2010 3:00 PM ET
• July 22, 2010 9:00 PM ET
• July 23, 2010 1:00 AM ET

Headline Country

Fans go crazy at CMA Music Fest!  We take you behind the scenes with Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Kellie Pickler, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and more! Plus…Kenny Chesney, Jamey Johnson, Danny Gokey, Randy Houser and Rodney Atkins head to BamaJam for a weekend-long celebration.  All that and more this week on “Headline Country.”

Episode GCHLC-211

• June 24, 2010 9:00 PM ET
• June 25, 2010 1:00 AM ET
• June 25, 2010 1:30 PM ET
• June 25, 2010 7:30 PM ET
• June 26, 2010 12:30 PM ET

Don’t forget to watch Lifetime’s Health Corner today, June 20th at 9:30 am ET/8:30 am CT, when they air a segment about Danny and Sophia’s Heart Foundation.

Danny Gokey: Giving Back With Sophia’s Heart

Danny Gokey’s best days really are ahead of him. About two years ago, he picked himself up after the unexpected death of his young wife Sophia, became an American Idol finalist, a singing star, and now, more than ever, he’s giving back. “I don’t know what gave me the strength to go on and do it. I think maybe just trying to find purpose in a tragedy like, ‘Ok, you know there’s pain but let there be purpose in this pain, let something good come out of it,’” he says.

Through Sophia’s Heart, the foundation Danny created in memory of his late wife, Danny is making a difference at places like Hope House. “I live at Hope House. It’s a shelter for mothers and families. If it wasn’t for Hope House, I think I would have been lost right now,” says Jasmine Ramos. And HeartLove Ministries. “The money from Sophia’s Heart will directly help build families,” says Darren Fisher of HeartLove Ministries.

“I love getting out and singing. That’s one of the main calls in my life is to sing. But at the same time, I feel like another one of my calls or destinies in life is to help people. And I just see that being a great marriage, entertainment and charitable causes,” says Danny. “It’s so funny, because it was in the midst of the most horrible time in my life that I actually went and followed a dream.”

Danny tried out for American Idol just a few months after Sophia died during what should have been routine surgery for a congenital heart condition. Now when the spotlight shines on Danny, it also shines on Sophia’s Heart and its mission.

“Music and art programs are the programs that they take away out of schools first and we believe that they are the most important programs that need to be in school because they set an atmosphere for learning. That flows over into math, into science that really enhances learning,” Danny continues, “We do Sophia’s Heart of Education in which we give away scholarships. We do Sophia’s Heart of Compassion, which is feeding the poor, clothing the poor, housing the poor. Last and not least is our fourth program, Sophia’s Heart of Medical Relief. We want to start helping families out who go through medical problems who have high medical bills so we can help alleviate the pain because I’ve been there,” he says.

Tenacity, compassion and a great voice. It’s no wonder Danny’s fans are so devoted. “I’ve been waiting 7 hours to see Danny Gokey.” “I love his positive message and I love his voice,” say fans.

Meaghan Bynam flew halfway across the country with her guide dog, Whitney, to be at Danny’s concert. “His voice, his heart, the passion that he has for other people, it’s amazing,” she says.

Danny has never given up on life and now he helps others achieve their dreams.

“I’m very grateful to Sophia’s Heart and Danny,” says Jasmine. “I hope God will bless him double for that.”

The episode will only be available online HERE after the program airs on TV but, right now, you can watch a web-extra segment about Hope House, one of the organizations helped by SHF, HERE.

Danny Gokey: Hope House

Danny Gokey discusses his career, his late wife, and his Hope House and Sophia’s Heart Foundation.

Lifetime’s Health Corner featuring Danny and SHF airs on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 9:30 am ET / 8:30 am CT.

Danny Gokey met with fans yesterday to sign autographs and pose for pictures at CMT’s Fan Fair booth at the Nashville Convention Center. This was in addition to Danny’s CMA Music Fest-related autograph signing appearance yesterday at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

via http://view.picapp.com/pictures.photo/editorial/thursday-autograph/image/9082617?term=danny+gokey

WDXB/Birmingham, AL OM/PD Tom Hanrahan was on the grounds of the third annual BamaJam Music & Arts Festival over the weekend, and says the only thing missing was radio.

“It’s always a great lineup [..] “You had Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band, Hank, Jr., Dierks Bentley, Jamey Johnson and Miranda Lambert, among others [..]

As for performances that jumped out at him, Hanrahan singles out two: “Chris Young did a stellar version of ‘Rainy Night In Georgia.’ And Danny Gokey covered both a Travis Tritt song and ‘Life Is A Highway.’ He’s definitely an entertainer.” And overall? “From an entertainment standpoint it lived up to everything they promoted it to be.”

via http://countryaircheck.com/pdfs/current0607.pdf

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The stars are aligning for autograph signings at the Greased Lightning Fan Fair Hall at the upcoming 2010 CMA Music Festival.

“The fan and artist interactions in the Greased Lightning Fan Fair Hall are the heart of the CMA Music Festival experience,” said CMA Board Chairman Steve Moore. “This year we have invited new exhibitors, artists, technologies, and partners to help improve the experience for our attendees. And to top it off, we have a terrific list of artists eager to spend one-on-one time with their fans.”

The Greased Lightning Fan Fair Hall will undergo a makeover, becoming an educational feast for the eyes. Photos and facts dating back nearly four decades will adorn the walls as well as the updated CMA Booth, which will host autograph signings for the first time.

The Judds will make an exclusive appearance in the CMA Booth, marking the first time the popular mother/daughter duo has signed autographs at the event since the 1990s when the event was held at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Other artists signing in the CMA Booth include Laura Bell Bundy, Danny Gokey, Randy Houser, Craig Morgan, Kellie Pickler, Darius Rucker, Josh Thompson, and Chuck Wicks.

Fans can get a schedule of when artists will be appearing in the Greased Lightning Fan Fair Hall by texting “SCHEDULE” to 66937.

For the full announcement including information on obtaining tickets to attend, read more at  http://www.musicrow.com/2010/06/the-stars-will-sign-at-cma-music-fest/

If you’re in the Nashville area, also don’t forget Danny Gokey will be performing at LP Field for CMA Fest on June 10th, and signing autographs earlier in the day at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

For CMA Music Fest 2010 information – http://www.cmafest.com/

For information on Danny Gokey’s autograph signing at the Hall of Fame – http://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/danny-gokey/#video

Danny recently stepped into the kitchen with the always wonderful Hazel Smith for a visit and some good country cookin’ on her CMT series, Southern Fried Flicks with Hazel Smith. Catch the fun amid this week’s flick, Driving Miss Daisy, this Sunday, June 6, at 3 PM and 8 PM ET.

via: http://www.dannygokey.com/news/danny-w-hazel-smith

This should be real fun. Remember Hazel Smith writing about having Danny in her kitchen? If not, read it HERE. It’s awww inducing, as Danny encounters descriptions usually are.

Meet Danny Gokey
Have you met Danny Gokey? I have — and I am impressed to the core. Not only is Danny one of the nicest guys you’d ever hope to meet, behind his glasses is a kindhearted, strong-willed man with true faith in God and a deep love for music.
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I’ve never had a nicer person in my kitchen before, and I never had anyone who enjoyed eating more!

Fox6 has posted several photo galleries from Danny Gokey’s Milwaukee events today visiting with fans and supporting promotions by Wisconsin Vision.

Enjoy them here –

PICTURES: Danny Gokey has lunch with Wisconsin Vision Contest Winner

PICTURES: Danny Gokey gets his glasses adjusted at Wisconsin Vision

PICTURES: Danny Gokey tours the Wisconsin Vision Optical lab

PICTURES: Danny Gokey fans gather at Elm Grove Wisconsin Vision for autograph event

via http://www.fox6now.com/news/witi-100602-danny-gokey-milwaukee,0,3068881.story

Milwaukee is still Ga Ga for Danny Gokey. The American Idol finalist was back in town Wednesday to have lunch with some fans at the Charcoal Grill and to check out the Wisconsin Vision lab and offices nearby.

via http://www.fox6now.com/news/witi-100602-danny-gokey-milwaukee,0,3068881.story

Update: Tickets still offered through 9 PM CST Friday June 4th (while they last) to see Danny Gokey up close and support SHF’s exciting new Milwaukee Music and Arts program at the SHF community event and fundraiser, June 6th!

Danny will be the keynote speaker with a performance by the SHF community choir — you don’t want to miss this fun and worthwhile occasion to meet other Danny Gokey fans and supporters, and contribute to the inspirational programs of Sophia’s Heart Foundation!

Can’t attend in person? Consider sponsoring a donation of one or more tickets for members of the SHF choir family and others in this disadvantaged community who cannot afford them! Just note in the “Comments” section of the order form that you are donating your ticket(s) for SHF to give to others who need them. (Over 100 tickets already sold to help members of the SHF choir family attend! Awesome!! )

Tickets are just $10 each, please support Danny Gokey and SHF’s community Music and Arts program today!

Sophia’s Heart Community Event and Fundraiser, June 6th, 2010,
featuring:

• Keynote speech by Danny Gokey
• Sophia’s Heart Children’s Community Choir
• Available raffle tickets for Danny Gokey autographed pictures, CDs,
  merchandise, and Meet & Greet passes!

Click on the flyer below or here to order your tickets or donate tickets for others to attend.

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Hey Danny Gokey fans! It’s time to celebrate! Come and meet Danny at the Wisconsin Vision store in Elm Grove!

Danny will be signing autographs (1 item per person) plus you can have your complimentary photo taken with Danny to have as a keepsake.

Also, FM 106.1 will be on location with its prize wheel. Stop by for your chance to win autographed copies of the artist’s My Best Days CDs, Gokey promotional items, Wisconsin Vision merchandise, Summerfest concert tickets, and more!

Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: Wisconsin Vision – Elm Grove
Street: 12876 West Bluemound Road
City/Town: Elm Grove, WI

Gokey said he was sick the past five or six days, and hoped no one who hugged him would catch anything.

The sound was too loud for conversation beyond pleasantries, but Gokey showed a heavily tattooed woman a small tattoo on his right shoulder. To another who had ”Gokey’s Girls” emblazoned on her shirt, he said, ”Oh, I love your shirt.”

In an interview before the show, Gokey said he saw very little of the show this year, perhaps an hour all season. But he said he was aware of DeWyze, whose raspy, soulful voice and laid-back demeanor have gotten comparisons to Gokey.

Asked about that, Gokey said simply, ”Yes sir.”

Gokey did not perform. Grady and his band, Wailing Waters, gave an hourlong concert after the ”Idol” winner was announced.

via Hundreds flock to an Allentown bar to watch the ‘American Idol’ finale – mcall.com.

You can also check out pictures here