Danny Gokey ’ s story is one that is , in a sense , everyone ’ s story . His very public tragedy — losing his young wife unexpectedly — was our first introduction to this soulful singer who poured out his heart with every lyric and every song . Intentional or not , he made his music a communal experience because it ’ s simply impossible to listen to someone sing from the bottom of their toes to the top of every dream they ’ ve ever had and not be drawn in . On his latest studio offering , Rise , he does it again . This time , however , he doesn ’ t just draw us in ; he raises us up .
Danny Goke & A Tale of
Ascent by caroline lusk
Danny Gokey ’ s story is one that is , in a sense , everyone ’ s story . His very public tragedy — losing his young wife unexpectedly — was our first introduction to this soulful singer who poured out his heart with every lyric and every song . Intentional or not , he made his music a communal experience because it ’ s simply impossible to listen to someone sing from the bottom of their toes to the top of every dream they ’ ve ever had and not be drawn in . On his latest studio offering , Rise , he does it again . This time , however , he doesn ’ t just draw us in ; he raises us up .
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