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Christian artist Danny Gokey reminded his followers that if they have a relationship with God, they “have everything.”
“If I have Jesus & nothing else…I have everything! ✝️❤️🩹” he captioned an Instagram video of himself singing his 2021 track “Stay Strong.”
The song’s lyrics include lines like, “God, you taught me trust you // You showed me how to believe // You’re the author and the finisher of what You start in me,” and, “So I’m not gonna doubt it // I’m gonna hold on to peace // ‘Cause If I have You and nothing else, I still have everything.”
Gokey has spoken about his journey in the music industry, going from an AMERICAN IDOL contestant to a Christian artist.
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“I didn’t want to create music just for the church,” he told Billboard. “I wanted to encourage, motivate and entertain people who would never walk into a church because music is a gift that should be shared. My first record deal that I came out the gate with was actually country [at 19 Recordings/RCA Nashville in 2009], and I completely failed at it!”
Gokey continued, “I took a couple years off from music and later got signed to BMG…before that deal, I sat down with a few Christian labels, and none of them wanted to sign me because they felt like I didn’t know who I was. But I had this vision that I wanted to reach out to the churched and unchurched, and BMG helped me do that.”
The singer-songwriter explained that his ultimate goal is “to reach beyond [judgement] and write music about hope and entertainment.”
“To some people of the faith, it really means a lot to them for me to carry that label. One of my favorite characters in the Bible is named Paul. He said, ‘[I have] become all things to all people.’ And I love that thought,” Gokey concluded.
Last year, Gokey signed with Red Street Records. In a statement about the new partnership, he said, “The team at Red Street get what I’m trying to do musically and in ministry, and having that focused support means everything. I’ve always believed that music is more than entertainment; it’s about reaching people with hope and encouragement when they need it most.”
“This isn’t just about making music; it’s about making music that matters and reaching people in a deeper way. I can’t wait to see what we build together,” he said.
Gokey’s music is an encouragement that we all need faith.
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