And so it was a big risk for them to sign me. And that’s OK — I think a lot of people are like me in this world, who just don’t have it all figured out and still, you know, you take tasks to figure it out, and if it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work, you know?” But “Hope in Front of Me" was such a success that Gokey was nominated for Best New Artist and “Hope in Front of Me” for Song of the Year at Christian music’s Dove Awards. Not, ‘Oh the good old days.’ You know, it’s a tough … The good old days we should look back and smile, but we shouldn’t look back and say, ‘Man, that was the best life had to offer.’ I always want to keep improving more, and becoming better at leaving a legacy beyond that." "I’m OK if you remember me from that, but hopefully I’ve made an impact beyond that, because yesterday should not be my biggest moment. He has stated that his faith is the "key to who I am".Gokey rose to national fame with his participation in the eighth season of During the season 8 finale on May 20, 2009, Gokey performed a duet with R&B superstar Gokey was nominated in his home state of Wisconsin for a WAMI (As of September 2009, Gokey finished his tour with the other idols on the On October 18, 2010, Gokey earned a nomination for Best New/Breakthrough Artist at the first annual On November 21, 2010, Gokey was a part of ABC's pre-show event at the Gokey released the single "Second Hand Heart" penned by Gokey kicked off 2014 with the release of his new single "Hope in Front of Me" under In late August, "Hope in Front of Me" topped both the On December 5, the official lyric video for the second single "More Than You Think I Am" was released. It would be easy to see the message in singer Danny Gokey’s new album, “Haven’t Seen It Yet,” as a proclamation of failure. ... you would think the more time, the better it comes out, but that’s not always the case." As in, Gokey hasn’t seen the platinum-record success of the two men who finished ahead of him on the eighth season of TV’s “American Idol” a decade ago — Kris Allen and Adam Lambert. “Here’s a little secret that people might be surprised at,” Gokey says. Gokey’s debut disc, 2010′s “My Best Days,” hit No. "But we’re just enjoying the season we’re in. I also have the youtube of Danny's performance of… "I did some really intimate songs on that one.” Gokey says, “duets were really one of the things I wanted to focus on,” and the disc included duets with “American Idol” winner Jordan Sparks on “Chasing” and gospel singer Kierra Sheard on “Better Than I Found It.” “Rise” also topped the Christian chart and had two Top 10 Christian hits, including the No. The new album expands Gokey’s musical palate even more — showing some of the R&B and soul leanings that Gokey showed on “American Idol.” “Over the years, you try to learn and you grow," he says. American Idol finalist Danny Gokey checks out the Bronze Fonz on the Riverwalk in downtown Milwaukee, May 8, 2009. "It’s a project that I’ve seen so much growth on. I just think because it was my first experience stepping out, Randy Travis said that I should try country. It was the wish of some of us to do a revisit of Danny's version of "My Wish" from his "American Idol" tour in 2009 as a part of Season 8. Then a second Christian chart-topper, “Tell Your Heart to Beat Again,” became a gold record. Danny Gokey, far left, with the "American Idol" Top Seven in 2009. I’ve worked with a lot more newer people than I’ve ever worked with before, and I’m really happy with the outcome — the messages, sonically, the sound, the vibe. And I listened to country music growing up. … They’re not as ‘in a box,’ I should say. But I feel like I’m planning for my future.