Danny Gokey

Country Singer

Birthday April 24, 1980

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Milwaukee, WI

Age 43 years old

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About

American Idol contestant who launched his career as a country singer with the debut album My Best Days. He's also released the albums Hope in Front of Me and Christmas Is Here.

Before Fame

He sang Christian gospel music at his local church and auditioned for American Idol in Kansas City.

Trivia

He was nominated for a Country Music Award in 2010 for Best Breakthrough Artist.

Family Life

He was previously married to his high school sweetheart Sophia Martinez, who tragically died from a heart condition shortly after his audition on American Idol. He later married Leyicit Peralta. Together they have sons named Daniel and Gabriel and a daughter named Victoria. In February 2019, they announced they were expecting their fourth child together.

Associated With

He sang a duet with Lionel Richie on American Idol, which featured Richie's song "All Night Long."