Danny Gokey fans -- Please Vote for Kris Allen (American Idol). Adam Lambert --already a star

KRIS ALLEN (photo credit unknown -- but probably American Idol)

I just wanted to post another thought before I hit the sack. I do actually hear my pillow calling me.. or is that the tv on in the other room?

Anyway, I am a believer in God's Word. One of the scriptures that allows me to rest in Christ and makes life less stressful is Romans 8:28. ("All things happen for good to them that love the Lord according to His purpose"). Soooo, since it is evident that Danny loves the Lord, we know that God has things already worked out for him. So we can celebrate in that. Danny definitely has a musical future. (Mandisa tweeted that maybe her and Danny will duet.. oh that would be really great!)

I wanted to make a plea to all those out there the love the Lord and those who are Danny Gokey fans. Adam Lambert is already a star and doesn't need the AI title under his belt. His has an awesome voice and stage presence (not my style, but still really good). There is no question that Adam will have a great career.

So, I am asking you to vote for Kris Allen for the American Idol -- Kris, like Danny, is a brother who loves the Lord and is humble and talented. To God be the glory!

Your Season 8 Top Three American Idol Contenders -- Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, Adam Lambert

Well, I missed last night's American Idol and had to catch up on the performances after I got home. I was able to make it home in time tonight and so I watched the results show live.

I thought that Allison Iraheta might be going home and I was right. The girl definitely has a memorable voice and she is good, but she can't sing all genres -- and shouldn't have to be a success. At this point in the game, they are all winners. Staying on the show all depends on fanbase votes. I think a lot of girls vote for the cute boys they want to win so Allison may not have gotten as many votes for that reason. I also do think it was her time, but she has no worries. She has a future in music.

I am so thrilled Danny Gokey and Kris Allen who made it to the finals -- Brothers in the Lord and hoping they are used by God in their careers and continue to give God the glory. YEAH Danny and Kris!

I've been reading a lot of "garbage" on the internet by people trying to start rumors or diss who they don't like. So ridiculous how people try to discredit the ones they don't like without proof of anything.

As far as Adam Lambert goes, he already is a professional and has been involved with professional projects on TV and in theatre, so he has no problem moving into the biz.
He definitely can sing, but he's not my cup of tea. He seems like a nice guy though and so I wish him well.

It was good to see Chris Daughtry perform again. A little bit of trivia -- he and Bucky Covington were on the same season of AI together and got their tatoos at the same time. Chris actually drew Bucky's tatoo (a music note with a spur). Chris tweets and so he tweeted after her performance which is really kinda cool to hear someone share their thoughts. Chris Daughtry was in a Christian band prior to AI and I believe he loves the Lord. There are certain songs he sings that you know he is singing to God. I also admire him for his commitment to his wife and family.

Paula Abdul and No Doubt (Gwen Stefani) also performed. It was a good show.

Danny Gokey's American Idol performance -- Michael Jackson week 3/10/09

Thanx to MJ's Big Blog (and Glo for pointing me in that direction), here is a video of Danny Gokey's performance tonight on American Idol. It was Michael Jackson week.

I love the comment by Kara that when she said Danny has JOY.
We know the JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGTH.

As, Jason Castro says... Shine Your Light... (Jason got it from the Book of Matthew) and Danny and Jason definitely read it and Shine!

Danny Gokey - American Idol - Sob Story?

God works in such wonderful ways and mysterious ways. Even though we can't always understand or even see His hand upon the events in our lives, He is always continually working for His purpose and His glory.

I have been reading and watching items about the American Idol contestant Danny Gokey all over the news, in magazines, and online. The media is always hot to jump on a story and blow it out of proportion or for people to immediately grasp onto something and create drama over it.

That being said, put yourself in this boy Danny's shoes -- His wife, who he was deeply in love with, died only just this past year. (Mind you only a few months before he was interviewed at the audition.) Have you experienced the death of someone you loved deeply? Does that person continually stay in your daily thoughts for a long time? Do you cry? Are you in pain over your loss? The answer is absolutely YES! I think that grieving can take a year to three or more and some people never are able to deal with the loss.

Danny surely is going through his grieving process in the public arena and the story has been focused on (oh I hate those sentences ending in prepositions, but .. oh well). When Danny was first interviewed, I am sure he was consummed in the feelings of loss and pain. It is typical of people to pick apart and try to destroy someone that they do not like for one reason or another. Hence, all the negative stuff circulating around.

Danny is not the one playing the "sob story" card, but we also know American Idol loves a good back story to pull at your heart strings beginning with the tough lives of Kellie Clarkson and continuing every year focusing on someone such as Fantasia or Kellie Pickler. Many people pull for the underdog to win because they have well wishes for something better. Others, well...not everyone cares about the people, they just watch TV.

Also, speaking to those that have "ears to hear", we know persecution is satan's modus operandi. But, to God be the glory because no matter what, why, or how -- Danny Gokey's name is out there and is bringing attention to him.

I believe that those without a negative attitude in their own lives will see the light Danny shines and be drawn to it. God allows much for His purpose.

and again, Romans 8:28: "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose."

There are others that serve Christ on this years show and I am praying for them as well -- join me.

American Idol - Danny Gokey, Jason Castro, Bucky Covington

I feel so far behind in my posts because I took some time off. So much has gone on in the last week or so..geez.

First, let me say.. WOOOHOOOO Danny Gokey made it through to the top 12 on American Idol! Let's pray Danny makes it into the top 10! If you get into the top 10, you have better chance at making singing your career with a built-in fanbase. Danny is an ambassador for his King and I believe he would like to use his "celebrity" to help others in need with his non-profit foundation. Service -- the heart of a giver.
Here's a little about Danny and his performance from last night. (unless it gets pulled down)



So, that brings me to my next giver, server -- the person that says that at the end of the day, it's about serving others -- Jason Castro. Well, I have been remiss in sharing (and you probably already know this stuff, but just in case you don't...) that last Friday, American Idol had a Blue Carpet event at Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida. I previously blogged on the new attraction and how a daily winner receives the opportunity of an audition for the AI TV show (in fact, they even get to go to the head of the line!).

Both of "my boys" (I say that affectionately even though they aren't MY boys, I have my own boys which I love dearly, but Bucky and Jason have special spots in my heart too).. so where was I at... both of my boys attended the Disney event, participated in the motorcade, and received a lot of fan support (they sure did get a lot of screams LOL). Both Bucky and Jason were interviewed by various media and I have posted two video interviews for you below.

Jason Castro:


Bucky Covington (Jason in background):


and just a little NOTE TO SIMON COWELL (from his comment this week on American Idol)-- You wanted to know where is Bucky Covington now? Well, Bucky is working hard and showing his appreciation to our troops overseas. Currently, Bucky is in Kosovo and has sent back a few pictures for us. I have spoken to him enough times to know that this trip means something special to him and he will do his best to make every one of our troops have a good time. Bucky can put a smile on anyone's face (even if they've been Botoxed! hahaha) (Thank you Paula Abul for standing up for Bucky!)

From Kosovo (courtesy of Bucky Covington):

Sgt. Jessica Reid (L), Lt. Chasity Fields (2nd L), Sfc. Aritha Berroa (2nd R) and Cpt. Kimberly Truesdale (R). USO Photo by Fred Greaves


Bucky and Rocky Covington performing before the troops in Kosovo:

Bucky Covington (L) and his twin brother, Rocky, perform a song together for troops at Camp Bondsteel. USO Photo by Fred Greaves

Lastly, but not leastly, I do really like Michael Sarver too and have been hoping that he got voted through -- he is a family man that touches my heart. Yeah Michael!

American Idol - Jump on Danny Gokey's Glory Train

First off, I have so many things on my list to post from this week, but I just haven't had the time -- I promise I will get to that. But, since American Idol is going to start in a few minutes, I wanted to get this post up.

Apparently, and from a reliable source, the official American Idol site no longer allows "prayer threads" on the forums. How sad is that!

There are a lot of reasons to pray for different contestants -- doing their best, their strength, their witness, their being drawn to God, or cover while in the "industry". Many of the contestants usually have a group people that believe in the power of prayer praying for them for one reason or another.

There are a number of contestants that I feel we should pray for this year--because they love the Lord or because they really need the Lord. It's been requested (and we were going to do it anyway) that we cover Danny Gokey in prayer this season. So, I am asking my readers to join us in doing so. (Voting for Danny helps him too)

In my research, and confirmed by others including a churchmate of Danny Gokey's (thanx Steph), Danny definitely is a "server", a "giver" and has plans to bless others in need already put in motion. He is surrendered to Christ. (Do you know what that means?) (Danny is the contestant that auditioned a few weeks after his wife's death even though he was still in a major state of grief).

Since AI, doesn't allow prayer threads, several warriors have set up a thread for him elsewhere (on a general prayer site, David Cook's site and on Phil Stacey's site). If you are a computer person, visit the threads, if not, please pray for Danny to continue to seek the Lord and do his best while going about his Father's business. :)

The following threads have been made available for Danny:

Point of Prayer

Jason Castro's Dreadheads

David Cook's Fan Site

Phil Stacey's Fan Site

Let's all be part of Danny's Glory Train!


Danny's myspace is locked down by AI right now, but you can visit it and be redirected for now Danny's Myspace

Also, please visit the site created in Danny's wife Sophia's honor: http://www.sophiasheart.org and http://www.myspace.com/sophiasheartfoundation