Where does Milwaukee's Danny Gokey go from here?

Although no one seemed all that shocked that the hometown boy didn't make the final two on "American Idol" -- although a lot of people held out hope -- Brew City's love for Gokey didn't seem to have waned with his elimination.

In fact, his Summerfest grounds appearance was huge and an event at the Riverside last night was much anticipated. Next, Gokey joins nearly a dozen "AI" veterans for a summer tour that stops at the Bradley Center on Aug. 28.

While some former "Idol" contestants have made careers for themselves, most have gone on to relative obscurity.

Gokey's certainly a likeable guy and a talented singer, but what does his future hold? Will he ink a deal with a label and prove himself to have what it takes to maintain a career? Will that career make a lasting mark?

It's interesting to note that Gokey's event last night was covered on local television only by the Fox affiliate. Is this a sign his ride even at home is slowing?

Really, only time will tell. Like you, I've heard him sing other people's songs on "American Idol" and I'll venture to say that while being a good songwriter isn't always the key to success, it may make the difference for Gokey.

When he digs deep into his heart and sings what he finds there, we'll likely all know the answer.

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