Danny Gokey says the theme of his “American Idol” run is “from tragedy to triumph,” as he far exceeded the expectations he and his now-deceased wife Sophia had when they agreed he should try out for the show. “My whole testimony is overcoming,” Gokey said, according to the Associated Press. “Overcoming the impossible in my life, and now I want to take that message and tell people, ‘If I can do it, you can do it.’” There’s also an interesting quote from Danny ‘s brother, Charles , who according to the AP said the Gokey family was devastated by Danny getting voted off.

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Danny Gokey: ‘I was a nobody’ before ‘American Idol’

, Music The Top 3 contestants sang two selections each, one chosen personally and the other chosen by a judge. Danny Gokey, ‘Dance Little Sister’ by Terence Trent D’Arby (VIDEO) Kris Allen, ‘Apologize’ by OneRepublic (VIDEO) Adam Lambert, ‘One’ by U2 (VIDEO) Danny Gokey, ‘You Are So Beautiful’ by Joe Cocker (VIDEO) Kris Allen, ‘Heartless’ by Kanye West (VIDEO) Adam Lambert, ‘Cryin’ by Aerosmith (VIDEO)

, Music The Top 5 contestants performed Rat Pact jazz standards. Kris Allen, ‘The Way You Look Tonight’ Allison Iraheta, ‘Someone to Watch Over Me’ Matt Giraud, ‘My Funny Valentine’ Danny Gokey, ‘Come Rain Come Shine’ Adam Lambert, ‘Feelin’ Good’