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American Idol's Danny Gokey Releases New Single 'Hope in Front of Me' Nashville recording artist Danny Gokey wrapped 2013 on a high note with a New Year's Eve guest musical appearance and book signing and is looking forward to continuing to spread his inspiring message of hope in the New Year. Danny will kick off the New Year with the release of his new single, “Hope in Front of Me,” on January 24th. The song shares its name with Danny’s inspirational memoir "Hope In Front Of Me," which was released on October 1, 2013. Continued: American Idol's Danny Gokey Releases New Single 'Hope in Front of Me' | Christian Activities

Mandisa to release new album What If We Were Real on April 5 Two-time GRAMMY ® nominee and American Idol Season Five Finalist, Nashville's Mandisa, is preparing to release her third studio album "What If We Were Real" on April 5, 2011. Continue reading on Examiner.com: Mandisa to release new album What If We Were Real on April 5 - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Chris Sligh to release The Anatomy Of Broken September 14 American Idol season six top 10 finalist Chris Sligh is preparing to release his next album The Anatomy Of Broken on Nashville's Word Records on September 14. Two years in the making, Sligh finds beauty in brokenness through a set of songs with a challenging

Lots going on in Nashville and in the gospel music community these days! Healing Haiti 1 Song @ a Time: concert for Haiti with Jonny Lang, Marc Broussard, Tommy Sims, more Friday, January 22nd, 2010 Concert for Haiti with Jonny Lang, Marc Broussard, Josh Hoge, Dave Barnes and Tommy Sims Another benefit concert with gospel music connections for the earthquake victims Keep Reading » Amy Grant's 'Somewhere Down the Road' to release March 30 Friday, January 22nd, 2010 Amy Grant to Release Somewhere Down the Road I have some exciting news for Amy Grant fans! The six-time Grammy Award-winner and Nashville native is... Keep Reading » Top 24 American Idol finalists leaked: 2010 American Idol finalists with gospel music ties Friday, January 22nd, 2010 Top 24 American Idol Finalists The list of Top 24 American Idol finalists has been leaked, and several artists with gospel music ties have made the... Keep Reading »

I have found Danny's story interesting ever since he appeared on American Idol. I was glad to get thei piece of news about what he has been up to recently. American Idol’s Danny Gokey honored at L.A. Dream Center Friday, October 30th, 2009 Danny Gokey honored at L.A. Dream Center American Idol ’s Danny Gokey has garnered another honor, but this time it was for his late wife, Sophia. This week Gokey performed at the L.A. Dream Center event and joined Dream Center founder, Matthew Barnett, in naming the Youth Outreach Center for his late wife, Sophia..... Keep Reading »

Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner My Bio · Articles Jonas Brothers in Nashville August 25 - JoBros play Sommet Center (with Nashville video) Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 Jonas Brothers at Sommet Center in Nashville As reported in Nashville gospel music events in August: Jason Crabb, pureNRG, Jonas Brothers, and more, Christian singers and entertainers the Jonas Brothers are returning to Nashville to play the Sommet Center (formerly Gaylord Entertainment Center) located at 501 Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 7:00 pm... Keep Reading »

Gospel Music 101: What is 'Gospel Dream?' This is part 2 of a two-part series: Friday, July 17th, 2009 "American Idol" for gospel music fans As reported in Gospel Music Channel's 'Gospel Dream' - American Idol for gospel music artists , "Gospel Dream" is the American Idol-style talent search TV series seen on the Gospel Music Channel (GMC) television network. The program airs on GMC Wednesday nights at 10:00 P.M. ET and 9:00 P.M. CT... Keep Reading » Also see : Gospel Artists on American Idol

Gospel Music Channel's 'Gospel Dream' - American Idol for gospel music artists Thursday, July 16th, 2009 Gospel Music Channel's "Gospel Dream" The Gospel Music Channel's (GMC) "Gospel Dream," an "American Idol"-type talent search for gospel artists, is now down to six semi-finalists. Two contestants were voted out last night in another week of performances as NeVar Massey, Hampton, GA (34); Robert Mauti, Nashville, TN (26); Tim Stylez, Atlanta, GA (27); Tony LeBron, Boca Raton, FL (32); and Travis Lindseth, Kirkland, WA (21) took the stage... Keep Reading »

Jennifer Hudson to perform at Michael Jackson's memorial service July 7 Monday, July 6th, 2009 Gospel and pop performer Jennifer Hudson has reportedly been picked by the Jackson family to be one of the performers at Michael Jackson's memorial... Keep Reading » See also Gospel Artists on American Idol Did Michael Jackson become a Christian right before he died? Monday, June 29th, 2009 · 12 comments Was Michael Jackson a Christian?Rumors are flying that pop superstar Michael Jackson became a Christian the day or week before he died on June... Keep Reading » Mich...

The Gospel Music Association's annual Dove Awards are upon us, and it is interesting to note that four former contestants from "American Idol" are up for Dove Awards: this year Ruben Studdard from season 2, Mandisa from season 5, and Chris Sligh and Melinda Doolittle from season 6 have all been nominated for Doves. This has really piqued my interest in the connection between gospel music and "American Idol," so I have done a series of articles on different web sites looking at gospel artists who got their start on "American Idol." The Dove Awards and The American Idol Factor The Dove Awards are upon us, and this year four former contestants from "American Idol" have been nominated: Ruben Studdard from season 2, Mandisa from season 5, and Chris Sligh and Melinda Doolittle from season 6 have all been nominated for Dove Awards! This is not the first year where American Idol contestants have been evident. Last year, Phil Stacey, Mandisa and Chris...

I am attempting to compile a list of all the gospel artists who have appeared on “American Idol.” Here’s who I have so far: Ruben Studdard, RJ Helton, George Huff, Mandisa, Chris Sligh, Phil Stacey, Jordin Sparks, Melinda Doolittle, Stevie Scott, Nadia Turner, Danny Gokey and Katelyn Tarver (from “American Idol Juniors. If you are a fan of “American Idol” or gospel music, I have created a Squidoo page for Gospel Artists who have appeared on "American Idol" at: Gospel Artists on American Idol I have some other Squidoo lenses on Christian music and entertainment at: Christian Celebrities & Entertainers Celtic Christian Music Christian Activities Publications Movie Reviews from a Christian Perspective Christian Book Reviews News and Opinions from a Christian Perspective I hope you will check them out and let me know what you think!