Los Angeles, California - Danny Gokey is indeed one of the top contenders for the American Idol Season 8 title after his astonishing performance in Michael Jackson week with his rendition of P.Y.T. [Pretty Young Thing]. A dancing Paula Abdul and a smiling Kara Dioguardi were seen.

"The vocals were brilliant - you are one heck of a singer." says the consistent 'easily irked' judge Simon Cowell. "You are on your way to the finals!" says Paula Abdul. For Kara Dioguardi, "You have joy when you step on the stage." The best comment was made by Randy Jackson. Short but sweet, "I loved it all." he says. One of my friends said that Danny was sweating like a pig during his performance. A very energetic and lively Danny was seen last week, no wonder if he sweats like that.

Daniel Gokey or Danny as we know him is 28-year old singer-songwriter for Gospel and Church. "Unshakeable faith is faith that has been shaken", his favorite quote. However, Danny is having a lot of similarities with American Idol 5 winner Taylor Hicks. Although Hicks is not into Gospel singing, the pitch of their voice and the genre that they fall to seems identical. Even some angles of their physical appearance is noticeable. Can Danny's somewhat similar identity with Hicks make him the next American Idol? Well, Do we need another Taylor Hicks in Hollywood? A lot of weeks still awaits Danny to prove that his style is a way different with AI 5 winner Hicks.