Christmas engagement announcement from Danny Gokey

Published Dec. 27, 2011 at 12:34 p.m.

Milwaukee-are native and "American Idol" season eight finalist Danny Gokey, 31, and his girlfriend Leyicet Peralta announced their engagement on Christmas on Gokey's foundation Web site sophiasheart.org. The foundation honors the memory of his late wife, Sophia.

The couple is targeting the end of January 2012 for a ceremony and issued this statement, "We are thankful for so many of the blessings God has given us. It is our desire to see homeless children and families be kept together and lifted back on their feet through the help of Sophia's Heart. We love and appreciate you all."

Gokey's latest single is "Second Hand Heart."

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milROCKeeguy | Dec. 28, 2011 at 9:36 a.m. (report)

Thanks BrewCityPaul...now I don't have to write it. A little tacky? Tasteless? Something that's doesn't feel right?

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brewcitypaul | Dec. 27, 2011 at 1:08 p.m. (report)

I know he has the right to move on with life and it's great that he honors his late wife with this foundation....it just seems a bit odd to announce his engagement on the website for his late wife's charity. Kinda like having the wedding ceremony right on top of her grave.

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