As the sun is rising on Saturday, April 30th, more than 30,000 runners and walkers will toe the start line at the 12th annual Country Music Marathon & Marathon. Just before the gun fires, Season 8 American Idol star and RCA Nashville recording artist Danny Gokey will sing the national anthem, providing a moment of inspiration and reflection for the thousands watching.
Danny's appearance and performance at the largest running event in Tennessee goes far beyond his race day anthem. He is also raising awareness for Sophia's Heart, a non-profit organization in honor of his late wife. Through his organization, Danny hopes to carry on his late wife's legacy by showing the love and passion that he and her both shared for children by promoting education, music and the arts, as well as providing charitable donations of food, shelter, clothing and medical support.
"Danny's talent, music and passion made us reach out to him to not only sing the anthem for our event but to also help him get the word about his charity, Sophia's Heart," says Adam Zocks, General Manager. "Since Danny is also a runner, it's a perfect way to involve him in our event and we hope that this is just the beginning."
Danny released his debut album, "My Best Days" last March and is currently in the studio working on his sophomore album. Danny made his movie debut with a cameo and musical performance in the made for-TV family movie, Truth Be Told, which premiered on Fox on April 16th. This past weekend, Danny performed at the Grand Ole Opry and will join Taylor ... read more
Source: "American Idol 10 Live Feed" via Glen in Google Reader
No comments:
Post a Comment