Danny Gokey
Danny Gokey Doesn't Fall Under the Same Rules as Ricky Braddy
So you know how Idol is asking Ricky Braddy's fansite, the Braddy Bunch, to disappear because it gives him an unfair advantage? Well apparently, hosting a charity event under your name does not give you the same unfair publicity. TopIdol found that Danny Gokey's name appears on a flyer for a dance club charity event in Milwaukee for his Sophia's Heart Foundation. While we're not sure if Danny will be there (knowing Idol's hypocrisy this year, they'll probably fly him out there and film it for footage for the top 12), how is it that he's allowed to put his name on events and publicize them while Ricky's fans can't start a website? The rules should apply to everyone or no one. Good for the charity for trying to raise money, but bad for Idol for harrassing some contestants while letting others do whatever they want.
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Faith Builders International Ministries... Article Alleges That It's a Shady Place
The church that Danny Gokey attends, Faith Builders International Ministries, seems to be an interesting place. TopIdol posted an article based around testimony from a former member who outlines some shady behavior at the church. It's an interesting read. Among other things cited, the former member alleges that the lead pastor Jeff Pruitt drives an Escalade that he guilted the church into paid for, that the church is close to a cult in their opinion, and that Danny was a smug jerk to the other musicians. The article does say that Danny's wife, Sophie, was a really nice person though. So check it out, read up, and form your own opinions if you'd like.
Full List of the American Idol 8 Top 36 (stickied)
A list of the top 36 was just sent to us via e-mail. How reliable is this list? It looks like it! We've talked to JoesPlace and done some more research and we're all pretty sure this is right. Thanks to JP for helping us out with this, we make a good team. So here you go, without further ado, more likely than not, your top 36 (click read more for the list). That's a pretty big spoiler! (Updated 2/4/09)
American Idol 8 Top 50 Spoiler - Danny Gokey
Danny Gokey (the redheaded guy whose wife died) has made it to the top 50, per JoesPlace. Not surprising. The sob story contestants usually make it. Does he have the chops to make it on his own or will he relay on more sob stories to crack the top 12?