American Idol's Danny Gokey signs with 19/RCA Nashville
By: Matt Bjorke
From the time I first saw Danny Gokey appear on American Idol, I knew the rhaspy singer was desitned to be signed by a Nashville record label. While I had suspected that RCA Nashville or one of their sister labels in the Sony house would pick him up, I also thought other labels would want him too. Today RCA Nashville announced the signing of Danny to their roster. It's a co-deal with 19 Entertainment, just like the one Kellie Pickler signed a few years back with 19/BNA.
The 29-year-old will head into the studio to start recording his debut album after the Idol's concert tour ends in two weeks. While the producer isn't known at this time, I think RCA would be smart to set Danny up with songwriter/producer Jeffrey Steele or Nathan Chapman. Steele, whose songs Gokey sang on American Idol and on tour, has a voice similar to Gokey's along with a love for multiple styles of music. Chapman is someone who could marry Gokey's soulful rhasp with popular production. Brent Maher, who produced Johnny Reid's great records, would also be someone who could work with Danny. Actually, why not have Danny cut some of Johnny's tunes given their similar vocal styles.
Look for the debut single sometime later this fall and for Danny's album sometime early next spring. After the rush-release of Kristy Lee Cook's record last year, RCA is smartly going to take it slow with Danny Gokey this time around, it's an approach that has worked with Chris Young and Kellie Pickler, both 'reality tv' veterans.
READER'S COMMENTS
californiagirlsharon says:
Posted: Sunday, September 27, 2009
I really like Danny Gokey and I hope he has success as long as they don't take support away from Chris Young because they did that to him before when Jessica Simpson and Kelly Pickler signed with them.
Jean says:
Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2009
Danny Gokey has a unique beautiful voice and can sing anything; its no surprise he picked country because of his religious background and burning desire to get a message across (hope in the face of adversity). Country is lucky to have him! And I know he will bring many new fans; I for one, have never bought a country album but now you will see a lot of new fans like me buying their first!
Beth says:
Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2009
A superstar in the making. So excited for his album to arrive. Danny Gokey is awesome, and Jon clearly is not!
lynette says:
Posted: Saturday, September 5, 2009
Really love Danny Gokey. He has an amazing, unique voice, but more importantly, is such a sincere emotional singer. He really wears his heart on his sleeve in songs like What Hurts the Most and My Wish on the ongoing AI Tour. I would love to see him performing songs of his own working with some of Nashville's top songwriters. Will absolutely buy his CD and upcoming single.
stef says:
Posted: Friday, September 4, 2009
Danny has an amazing voice and is able to connect emotionally so well with his audience, whether through recordings or live performance. He's done a very impressive job with the Rascal Flatts' songs he's performing on the AI Tour, and other country songs like I Hope You Dance. I look forward to adding a Danny Gokey country album to my country music collection.
Jon says:
Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2009
Good thing country music is just popular over hare and not the whole world. And good thing I live in a West Coast city, which means I might not ever hear from this twat again.
anne says:
Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2009
This is great news for Danny. I've been really impressed with his raspy soulful voice and passion for music. Can't wait to check out his country CD.
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