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    • Apr 24, 1980
    Danny Gokey is born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After earning national attention as a contestant on FOX-TV's "American Idol" in 2009, he signs a recording deal with RCA, netting a Top 10 country album in 2010 with his debut, "My Best Days"
    May 15, 2004
    Danny Gokey marries his first wife, Sophia Martinez. He lands a Top 5 country album in 2010 after finishing third on a season of FOX's "American Idol"
    Jul 9, 2008
    Sophia Gokey dies during an operation for a heart defect. Husband Danny Gokey tries out for "American Idol" within months, launching a career
    Aug 8, 2008
    "American Idol" begins two days of auditions at Kemper Arena in Kansas City. The tryouts launch the career of future country singer Danny Gokey
    Dec 3, 2008
    Danny Gokey founds Sophia's Heart, a charitable foundation named after his late wife
    Jan 14, 2009
    Roy Rogers & Dale Evans' "Happy Trails" helps wave a contestant goodbye on FOX's "American Idol." Danny Gokey makes his TV debut on the episode, which features versions of "When You Say Nothing At All" and "You Ain't Woman Enough"
    Feb 10, 2009

    Four versions of "I Hope You Dance" are employed by competitors, including Danny Gokey, on FOX-TV's "American Idol." Also heard: "Because Of You," "Before He Cheats" and a weird rendition of "Georgia On My Mind"

    Feb 17, 2009
    Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me" gets a workout from a contestant on FOX's "American Idol." Also heard from Los Angeles: "A Little Less Conversation," "Hicktown" and Danny Gokey's version of Mariah Carey's "Hero"
    Mar 10, 2009
    Danny Gokey covers "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" on a Michael Jackson-themed episode of FOX's "American Idol"
    Mar 17, 2009
    Randy Travis mentors contestants, including Danny Gokey, as FOX airs a Grand Ole Opry-themed edition of "American Idol." Performances include "So Small," "Jolene," "Wild Angels," "Ring Of Fire" and "Blame It On Your Heart"
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