Him, Elliott Yamin, and Casey James are the only male contestants to ever finish third on American Idol.
His late wife, Sophia wanted him to try out American Idol before she passed away in July 2008 from complications of congenital heart disease surgery.
Started a foundation called the "Sophia's Heart Foundation" in his late wife's name.
Enjoys getting pedicures and facials.
Currently (2009) signed to RCA Records Label, Nashville.
Has an older brother Charles, three older sisters, Angela, Janell, Gina and a younger sister, Tracy.
Has three children with his wife Leyicet Gokey a son Daniel Emanuel Gokey Jr. (b. January 20, 2013), a daughter Victoria Isabella Gokey (b. November 28, 2014) and another son, Gabriel Daniel Gokey (b. August 29, 2017).
(February 18, 2019) Expecting her fourth child with wife Leyicet Gokey due this August.