- 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.
- Roommate on Idol was Anoop Desai.
- Him, Elliott Yamin, and Casey James are the only male contestants to ever finish third on American Idol.
- 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.
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