Danny Makes Chart History with Debut Album!
We don't normally post industry news like this but with all the great things happening we wanted to share with all the people that made it possible. Congratulations to Danny on a job well done!
Danny Gokey Achieves Best First-Week Album Sales by a Debut Country Male in 18 Years!
My Best Days Makes History with Highest First-Week Digital Sales by a Debut Country Act.
Gokey Returns to the Grand Ole Opry This Weekend.
Danny Gokey powers his way into the chart record books this week, as his March 2 debut album, My Best Days, brought out the fans, with first-week sales of more than 65,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The accomplishment nets Gokey the best opening-week sales by a debut country male since 1992.
The soaring success of My Best Days includes a sizzling digital album tally in excess of 19,000 downloads, according to Nielsen SoundScan, earning Danny a #1 berth in chart history with the best first-week digital album sales ever recorded by a debut country act.
The album’s total sales also earn My Best Days this week’s highest chart entry by a debut artist, landing at #3 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and #4 on the all-genre Billboard 200.
After crossing the country with an event-packed release week filled with in-store appearances, concerts, radio visits, and television – including a Thursday return to American Idol to sing his hit, “My Best Days Are Ahead of Me” – Gokey will be in Nashville this weekend for a March 13 performance on the Grand Ole Opry. Gokey made his Opry debut earlier this year and will play both Opry shows this Saturday, in addition to meeting fans at a CD signing from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM at The Opry Shop.

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Re: Danny Makes Chart History with Debut Album!
I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Danny...... You Rock boyyyyyyyy!~ I pre-ordered your cd on your website, I was so happy when I listened to all of the songs... This is the first cd in a long time (that I have heard) where I actually completely LOVE EVERY Song!!! I've got all of the words down pat and memorized just from listening in my vehicle while out on the road. Good Luck with your future endeavors and Thank You for such awesome music, we all love and appreciate it, keep up the good work. (We know you will!)
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This is an awesome album! I loved Danny on American Idol and was thrilled to hear "My best days" on country radio. When I saw the video, I was hooked! This song is my new theme song! I have returned to college after many years of being out of school. I questioned myself everyday wondering if I was doing the right thing. My best days has encouraged me and reminded me that age doesn't matter and that my faith in God is more important than anything!!
Thank you, Danny for a wonderful uplifting CD! I have let everyone in my office listen to it and bought an extra copy for my daughter.
Congratulations and blessings to you!!
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I love all the songs on your CD! Soo looking forward to your concert at the House of Blues in Orlando Florida!
Congrats Danny!
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I received the CD this weekend. I love it. Will be looking for concerts in my area. Congrats on the album.
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Love you and your CD. My favorite is Tiny Life. Congratulations.
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I knew the first time I heard the song, it was going to sky-rocket! Great job Danny! I am already looking forward to the next release. Thank You for sharing your gift of music.
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Thank you Danny for sharing your talent with the world. I fell in love with you on Idol last season and I hope to see (and hear) a lot more of you in the future!!!
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Couldn't be happier for you. From the auditions to the present my family and I knew you were going places! Keep on going, just stay true to yourself and your values. There is so much to say, but so many have said it already. We're stoked 4 you Gokey!
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Danny, What can I say. I knew this would happen for you from the first time I heard you on idol. I have never been one to follow a show every episode and even vote, but you touched my heart with your story and voice. The night you were voted off I cried, and I never cry. I kept waiting for your album and when it came out and I finally was able to purchase it I did. WOW, better than I thought it would be. Very rarely do you get a cd that has so many great songs on it. Country with soul. It gives me a great joy in my heart as I listen to it over and over again. This cd has something for everyone if they listen to the words. I know you will continue to go far and touch many people. Keep the Lord in your heart and may he continue to bless you.
Love Ya
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Danny,
You really stand out from all the other IDOL stars. I believe in you... and we need hero's to believe in, especially when so many fall. We know you're human, but you also posses something special that so many do not: you're real. You're honest. You're humble. You're inspirational because you keep going and put your best foot forward. You're truly a GOOD MAN! God bless you! We believe in you! Please don't lose that real part of you with your success. We want you to succeed. We want you to be happy! We want you to keep it real!
Much love from a fellow Wisconsinite!
Andrea Z
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I am thrilled for Danny. Love his voice and I love this CD.
I bought 2 copies! One for my house and one for my car.
I encourage others to buy 2 copies .... you never know when your original
will get scratched.
Every song on this CD is good and there are 6 songs on this one CD that I
absolutely LOVE.
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Danny!!!!
You are the best heart and soul. I am so happy for you and it couldn't happen to a better person.
I had the pleasure of meeting you at the providene, RI AI tour last Sept 13, and you were so inspirational on the words you said and the heart you have in your singing and then when you took a picture with me after the concert I am the one that gave you the matchbox car of Wisconsin lol. I was so excited when I left there then a few hours a later I found myself in your position my boyfriend was kiled earlier that day in a car crash and I had no idea, so I really hang on to your inspirational words and your music to try to get through. I have to say that you have been a great inspiration and I loss my dad too so it is not easy I lost him before that. I am 30yrs old and feel what's next but then I l look at you. I hope to meet up with you again soon at one of your appearences it would be great to talk to you. You work so hard and appreciate everything from your fans but you don't realize what you are really doing for us. You are truly one of kind and you are gonna rise to the top.
Your biggest fan in RI
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Danny~
I know you thank your fans over and over again and credit them for your success, but truly I believe you are the key to your own success! You work so hard at what you do! I don't know of many artists in any genre of music that work so hard to make the personal connections you make! I asked my husband on Sunday after your Orland Park performance what he thought the average artist was doing on that same afternoon.....what you do sets you apart from any other artist out there! Your fans appreciate your work ethic, talent, and more importantly the heart and genuine personality you show to all of us! You are a gem, and that's why you're rising to the top! Lots of love from your #1 fan in Indiana!!
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I have been a huge fan ever since American Idol. I voted for you every time and was shocked to no end when you were voted off in the top 3. You really had the best vocals!!! I have been watching you on GMC and your video is great! I was so excited to see you on the video.....I said oh, that's my Danny Gokey....alright....he made it....I am so proud of you and your accomplishments. You are a NATURAL! Your fellow Christian sister, DVinSC
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Congrats Danny on all of your successes, the album, the Wisconsin Vision endorsement deal and the Sophia's Heart Foundation. You may not have won the title on American Idol (even though you should have), but look who's a winner now!!! Number 3 on Billboard Country albums list!!! AWESOME!!!
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Congrats Danny! I'm so happy for you!!!
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Danny....wow...What a fantastic cd! I play it over and over. The songs are in my head all day!! Love it, love it, love it! ....And you!
Your best days are truly...ahead of you! God bless! and....congratulations!
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Congrats Danny, posted a new topic about this - glad you chose Country as your genre!! Keep up the great work - we love you!!
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I am an American Idol junkie! I have had lots of favorites through the years. Im not sure one has touched me to the core quite the way you have! Not only do you have one of the most amazing voice, but your story, your faith, and your sprit are all things to admire. I love the fact that you have gone country (with sole). and the new CD is THE BOMB!!!!!! If you ever get the chance to read my "why Im a fan" please do:-)
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Just played the album...Danny you have made Milwaukee PROUD! I love that you are true to your convictions..."I Still Believe", "Tiny Life"...can I keep going..you're awesome! Keep singing and "your city" will keep listening and purchasing your cds!
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Danny, you were my favorite on Idol last year, and I already own your album and LOVE IT!!! Congratulations on all of your success!! I look forward to the day when I can attend one of your concerts. You are extremely talented and have a heart of gold, and I know we will be hearing and seeing you for many, many years to come!!!!!! You became my favorite last year from the audition straight through to the Idol concert last summer!!! You and your talent are truly awesome! God bless you, and good luck as you tour with Sugarland!!!
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Danny, big time congrats on making chart history!!!! I never lost confidence that you would rise to the top of the new artists' group due to your perseverance, dedication and all out unbelievable talent! Not to mention how true and dedicated you are to your fans, something we ALL appreciate time and time again. Your CD is totally phenomenal because it covers so many different styles, a true sign that you are a very versatile artist. It has been so much fun following you since Idol and now is even more exciting seeing you develop into the true artist you are. I can't even begin to say enough about how proud I am to be one of your fans from day #1 and see all the good coming out of your talent and Sophia's Heart Foundation. I'm a local "Milgokey" fan and count my blessings that my city can call you our very own ambassador of charity and goodwill and prime example how to raise ourselves up to a better situation. You are definitely someone our youth (and those of us not as youthful
) can look up to and admire. For all of this, I say a huge thank you! Can't wait to see you at Summerfest! The place will be rockin'! Many continued blessings.
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Love, love, love, love the album!!! Was definately worth the wait. All the best to you!!!!!!
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I'm so proud of Danny for doing so well! I always had faith that his CD would be amazing, because like Randy always says, when you can sing (as good as Danny can) you could sing the phonebook and people would listen! I'm glad he went down the avenue of country because I feel like it really is a place he can belong! I'm not going to lie I would DIE of happiness if he ever decided to do a Latin-infused R&B song, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE his album and listen to it numerous times a day! I'm such a proud member of the Gokey Gang =) I <3 Danny and wish him all the success in the world, here is to him going Platinum REALLY SOON <3
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Danny, congratulations on this great milestone. You have worked hard for this. Can't wait for the love to continue with your tour with Sugarland. Special thanks also to19E, RCA Nashville - and the great Mark Bright.
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Congratulations Danny! Your album is awesome. I have it on repeat and have been jamming to it all day. This is just the beginning for you. Can't wait to see you in concert!
Wishing you all the best!
Liz
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The biggest Country Debut since Billy Ray, huh!? Well, YEE HAAAAWWW! Congratulations to you, Mr. Gokey, you totally deserve all the success in the world! You are truly an awesome individual & I hope you always stay true to yourself. Don't ever change, your fans <3 you just way you are!
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I knew from the first moment on American Idol you were going places! I couldn't be more thrilled for you Danny. I love your new CD and I wish you all the success life offers!
A Canadian fan
Bonnie
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Danny, Congrats on the amazing success of your debut album! This is such a major accomplishment for you! This album is so stunning and relatable to so many people. It has touched and inspired me so much! where your album debut is only the beginning. I can see this going all the way! It goes to show that when you put out good music, people will respond and what a response! I can't wait to see where your sucess takes you and will be cheering you on every step of the way! <3
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Danny, you had us from "Grapevine"!!! I am so excited for you, so proud to call myself one of your fans. Keep up the good work, don't wear yourself out, and stay true to YOU. You have really worked hard for this honor and you should definitely enjoy every minute of it. "Gokey's Going Platinum" is not just a saying...it's happening in front of our eyes!!! Thank you for deciding to share your amazing talent with us.
Lyne B
PS PLEASE hurry back to Charlotte, NC. December was a looonnnggg time ago!!!
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"My Best Days" is such a great album, there is something for everyone on it! I knew the album would do well, I just didn't know how well! People know good music when they hear it! You are an inspiration to your fans with your music and your message. Congratulations! I hope the success continues as more people hear it and love it!! Let's hope they can keep your CD's stocked to keep up with demand!!
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Danny - my 10 year old son and I were able to be at your visit at Best Buy in Orland Park, IL.
Your songs on your CD are so inspirational! I am so glad to hear you are continuing on in the business. Just wanted to say again, don't let the business change who you are, you are a wonderful person inside and out!
Glad you are at home resting, you deserve it. You will always be my American Idol.
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Danny,
From the day I first saw your audition I believed in you--even when others laughed and said it couldn't be done. But I always saw something special in you and your amazing voice, so powerful with emotion, and always knew you would be a star. Now it's happening and I couldn't be more proud of you. You never once let your detractors hold you back and you never gave up--and you have given us an amazing album with a positive message that will be listened to for years. Way to go, Danny! You make us all proud!
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Danny, so glad you went country and chose Mark Bright as your producer. When I heard that you were considering that I prayed for you so many times a day that you would go country. I knew in country you could express your faith through your music and sing about whatever else was special to you in your life. I'm so glad you did. I know you can trust Mark B. he won't mislead you.
Your album, I think, is a true reflection as who you are as an artist and I'm just happy for you. I know you have worked so hard for this. Just have to say that I believe that you have improved your voice since American Idol.
I guess you know by now that I love your album, play it all the time, even as I'm typing this. Also saw you in San Jose at the Rodeo Club and you did, "sing your little face off."
Love you Danny and wish you all the best, forever. An Iheart gal.
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Congratulations Danny, MY Best Days is an amazing cd and you so deserve it.
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Congratulations, Danny - a number of well deserved highs for a long awaited debut album! Now, aren't you glad you took Randy Travis' advice? ; )
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CONGRATULATIONS, Danny! This is such good news and your fans couldn't be happier for you! Your best days may be ahead of you, but they are already starting! It's been an amazing time following your success and the best is yet to come!
Love ya!
~Shirl
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Wow! Danny you deserve this so much! I could go on and on about how much you deserve it and how much you have inspired me (you truly are my biggest inspiration EVER) but I'm going to keep it short and say congratulations and thank you so much for all you do for us!
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I'm so happy for Danny and the success of MBD!!!! Couldn't have happen to an awesome, incredible guy like him. He deserves this so much
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Danny, Congratulations on spectacular debut sales! This is just one record setting accomplishment you will achieve in what promises to be an amazing career. I know you are not a prideful person, but this is one time you should be very proud of yourself. All of your hard work has paid off!
Danny, I want to thank you for giving your fans the kind of album you promised: country/soul with a message. Your music has been an inspiration to me and to many others. Whether it is the pain of loss,
finding love, searching for purpose, looking for hope, or just feeling the need to let loose and feel joy; your album takes us to that place. There is nothing more a fan can ask from an artist's music than to be made to feel emotion when listening. I look forward to what the future holds for you and your music. I, for one, am a fan for life!
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Congratulations!!!!
please!
I'm so happy for you sweetie! We knew it would be succeed, you have all that it takes to do it.
The album it's Extraordinary, great job! can't stop listening to it! We knew you would be this big i hope your career continues this way and gets even bigger and successful!
You have to do an EUROPEAN TOUR and come to PORTUGAL
Love you,
Claudia (@kiady)
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Congratulations Danny!! I'm am so happy for you!!! It didn't surprise me one bit that your album would be so successful!! It is a Phenomenal album! I luv it!! You worked so hard on it and it certainly shows. I wish you continued success in your music career and also in anything else you do! You deserve all these Wonderful things!! I've been a fan from day 1 and will always be!!
Luv ya!!
Cindy (karatemom34)
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So glad that I could be a part of your CD sales! You are so deserving. The CD is great, and I'll be patiently awaiting the next release and hopefully you will come to my home town. Keep looking up and keep your head on straight! Love you!
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Danny, congrats!
So happy and I hope the success continues, the album deserves it and so do you1
Proud to be your loyal fan from the audition, through the summer, fall and now.
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I am just over the moon with this news. I can't think of anyone more deserving of all of this success. Danny--I am so happy for you and this is just the beginning of a very long and successful career for you! I was grinning from ear to ear while reading the article! It feels good to be a tiny part of your success!
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Wow, I can only reiterate Cheries' comments. I knew you were a star from the very first measure out of your mouth.
So proud of you and so proud to be one of your iheart fans, and was so happy to meet you in Phx.
My autographed copy of your CD is the only country album I have ever bought in my life, I hope there are many more to come! Can't wait for the new single to be released, I hope Sony will make a video to go along with it; can't imagine them not doing that.
Love you Danny and all that you stand for, God Bless!
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Hey Sweetie...from day one you were very special to me and I knew you were going to do big things. You had to go through so much while on Idol but you persevered and kept on growing week after week. You went out on tour and turned the naysayers into believers. I was online the day you debuted "It's Only" on the radio. How incredibly proud I was of you! Then you debuted more amazing new songs to fans on the radio/promo tour. When I thought I had heard your best song you came out with another that I Ioved even more. Then your amazing music video came out and again I was just wowed at what you gave us! You video debuted at #1 & #3 on CMT/GAC...again...WOW!!!
Last week your debut cd came out and I couldn't stop playing it. I had to get multiple copies in case I wore one out. I went to the store and saw your cd on display and I just stood and stared and again I was so proud of you! I read how the cds were flying off the shelves at stores. You appeared on Idol and the fans went crazy! This website went into overload with fans online, your cd shot up on the charts and the sales skyrocketed! Now you have once again set a new record and made history! WOW!!!
Back when the Packers went to the Super Bowl in 1997 they told us fans that the "journey was the reward" and watching you on this journey has been a reward for me!! I know I say it over and over but I am so incredibly proud of you!! I've had the honor and privilege of volunteering for your foundation and being able to meet you and your amazing family! You have inspired so many and given hope to people when they didn't have any! I had the privilege of being part of your cd launch concert last week in Milwaukee. I was with a HUGE group of your amazing fans and it was a lovefest that because of you we were all there and have become friends. I was front row watching you perform and you had me crying with how you touched my heart and so many others. You stayed and made sure every single fan had t heir cd autographed and it took a good 2.5 hours! I was the very last one in line (my choice)and you gave me one of your amazing Danny hugs! It capped off a very magical day!
You have worked so hard and have gone through so much! You deserve all the happiness and positive things happening to you now!! You will always hold a special place in my heart as you continue to inspire me and touch my heart and soul with your music! Your star just shines brighter everyday and your best days are still ahead of you!
Love ya from the tundra,
Cherie "footballlvnlady"
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Just played the new album. LOVE IT!! I'm an avid Gokey fan!! Loved him on Idol and love him now!!