Danny Gokey is Engaged
Former “American Idol” contestant and current country music singer Danny Gokey has announced his engagement to Leyicet Peralta. The two shared the news with the public on SophiasHeart.org, a website for the organization that Danny founded after the passing of his first wife in 2008. The website reads:
Three years since the passing of his beloved wife, Sophia, former American Idol Finalist and CEO of Sophia’s Heart, Danny Gokey has announced his engagement to girlfriend, Leyicet Peralta.
Danny announced his engagement recently to family and friends. The couple is planning a wedding for late January, 2012.
Danny’s passion and focus for the last three years has been his country music career and launching Sophia’s Heart Foundation. He is thrilled to have found Leyicet who also shares his passion and desire to help children and families in need. Accordingly, Danny & Leyicet have requested to their wedding guests that all gifts be in the form of a donation to Sophia’s Heart.
The couple shared the following 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.”
~ Danny & Leyicet
If you would like to make a donation to Sophia’s Heart as a wedding gift to Danny & Leyicet, please click HERE and enter your name and wedding message in the comments field.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
