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Idols Gone Country-2011 Year End Edition!

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It’s another edition of Idols Gone Country, featuring a look back at what our Idols in the country market were up to in 2011 AND a look ahead to what they’ve got in store for

Danny Gokey and Leyicet Peralta Engagement Details

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Danny Gokey announced his engagement to Leyicet Peralta on Christmas Eve. Now, he shares more details about the ring and his proposal with People Magazine.

More, including a close-up of the ring, after the jump.

Danny Gokey Is Engaged! (UPDATED)

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Congratulations to Danny Gokey. He announced in an interview on FOX news this morning that he was engaged to his girlfriend Leyicet.

UPDATED: Press Release and HQ Video

Danny Gokey Parts Ways With RCA Nashville

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THR reports that Danny Gokey and Sony Nashville have parted ways by mutual agreement.

Danny Gokey Hits The Road on Day Job – VIDEO

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Did you know American Idol alum, Danny Gokey, was a truck driver at one time in his life? Well he was. And now, he’s gone back to his old job in a segment on the GAC channel’s reality series Day Job. The show features country stars going back to the jobs that used to sustain them before they hit it big.

Watch after the jump.

Danny Gokey’s Next Single/Album on Hold?

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A Danny Gokey fan who traveled to the US from China interviewed Danny Gokey before the BOO Cruise in Portland, Oct. 29. In this short clip, Danny talks about his future plans, and it appears that he next album is on hold.

“Things have been put on a standstill,” says Danny, “…the doors in country music have always been a difficult…battle. We’ve had to kind of pull back and kind of re-figure and re-think everything.”

Match Eyewear signs license for Danny Gokey Eyewear Collection

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Danny Gokey has signed an eyewear deal with Match Eyewear. The first 12 models will be mens’ styles targeting 18-35 year olds. The frames will cost between $49.95 and $59.95. Danny will make an appearance at the Vision Expo East 2012 in New York to unveil the collection.

Read the press release after the jump.

Danny Gokey’s New Breakfast Nook – Interiors INC – VIDEO

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Danny Gokey was featured on a new HGTV show called Interiors Inc, about a group of Nashville based designers who help people decorate their homes.

The team was tasked with designing Danny’s breakfast nook before family was set to visit Nashville for one of Danny’s Grand Ole Opry appearances.

UPDATE: Added Part 3

Video after the jump

Idols Gone Country: 8/10/2011 Edition

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Fresh from the country clubs (seriously, check that out for a laugh) dirt roads and dusty trails, here’s your latest Idols Gone Country! Get the latest on NEW songs from Lauren Alaina, Bo Bice, Kristy

New Danny Gokey Song and More from Summerfest

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Danny Gokey returned home to Milwaukee this week to headline Wednesday at Summerfest, “the World’s Largest Music Festival.”

Danny performed an updated concert set running close to two hours, featuring his new single Second Hand Heart (now on iTunes), songs from his debut album, and several new or rarely seen covers. Opening for Danny was the Milwaukee Sophia’s Heart Choir.