Is There Hope For Danny Gokey?

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The likable 29-year-old singer from Milwaukee went far in the last season of 'American Idol,' with his powerful voice, tragic backstory and Robert Downey-esque good looks - but will Danny Gokey fall victim to the 3rd Place Curse of 'Idol?' Okay, "curse" might be an exaggeration, but after reading MTV's rundown of third-place finalists' post 'Idol' careers, we're a little concerned about our boy Gokey.
'Idol' winner Kris Allen, runner-up Adam Lambert and fourth-place finalist Allison Iraheta have been signed by a major label (a division of 19 Entertainment, the company behind 'Idol'), but Danny Gokey is still an independent entertainer, despite Danny's plans to release a "soulful" album with rhythm and blues beats.
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    Chris Daughtry signs autographs at the American Idol Finale. May 20, 2009. X17online.com exclusive

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    Chris Daughtry signs autographs at the American Idol Finale. May 20, 2009. X17online.com exclusive

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    Chris Daughtry signs autographs at the American Idol Finale. May 20, 2009. X17online.com exclusive

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    Chris Daughtry signs autographs at the American Idol Finale. May 20, 2009. X17online.com exclusive

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    Chris Daughtry signs autographs at the American Idol Finale. May 20, 2009. X17online.com exclusive

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    Chris Daughtry signs autographs at the American Idol Finale. May 20, 2009. X17online.com exclusive

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    Chris Daughtry signs autographs at the American Idol Finale. May 20, 2009. X17online.com exclusive

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    Chris Daughtry signs autographs at the American Idol Finale. May 20, 2009. X17online.com exclusive

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    Chris Daughtry signs autographs at the American Idol Finale. May 20, 2009. X17online.com exclusive

    KMM/X17online.com

    Chris Daughtry signs autographs at the American Idol Finale. May 20, 2009. X17online.com exclusive

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Third-place winners of the past seasons include Elliot Yamin, whose first single, 'Wait for You,' went platinum. The others have not fared as well, like first season contestant Nikki McKibbin and Vonzell Solomon of season four - and Yamin's sophomore album hasn't performed as well as the first.
On the other hand, if past seasons are an accurate indicator, Allison Iraheta may have much to look forward to. The recently-signed teenager is in good company, as super-successful recording artists Josh Gracin and Chris Daughtry were fellow fourth-place finishers.
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Your Idols, Then and Now

    Carly Smithson then.

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    Carly Smithson now.

    FOX

    Fantasia then.

    Fox

    Fantasia now.

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    Sanjaya Malakar then.

    Frank Micelotta, FOX / AP

    Sanjaya Malakar now.

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    Kellie Pickler then.

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    Kellie Pickler now.

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    Clay Aiken then.

    Kevork Djansezian, AP

    Clay Aiken now.

    Bruce Glikas, Film Magic

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