By Vanessa Ford

Three years after the tragic death of his wife, Alum Danny Gokey of American Idol’s season eight has been reported to get engagement to his girlfriend Leyicet Peralta. The musician made his announcement via the website of Sophia’s Heart, a charity that honors the memory of his late wife Sophia. According to this site, the 31-year-old singer has recently told friends and family about their plan to hold the wedding in late January 2012. The couple of Alum Danny Gokey and Leyicet Peralta also asked guests of their ceremony to make a donation to Sophia's Heart.

The couple expressed their thankfulness to blessings God has given to them and said that they want to help homeless children as well as families to be stayed together. Danny Gokey and Leyicet Peralta wanted to help those pitiful people through the help of Sophia's Heart.

Alum Danny Gokey has risen to fame as a finalist on American Idol's eighth season. One month before Gokey first auditioned for American Idol in 2008, his wife whom he met and fell in love in high school had to experience a routine surgery for her heart disease, but Sophia finally died from complications. Danny Gokey shared his said story on national TV alongside Kris Allen and Adam Lambert and found the charity Sophia’s Heart in honor of his late wife.

On Tuesday, Danny Gokey tweeted: “No one can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” Leyicet Peralta is said to be the girl who has made Gokey thrilled. She is also the person who shares the singer’s desire to help children and family in need.

Alum Danny Gokey has just announcement his engagement to Leyicet Peralta

Alum Danny Gokey entered the country music sphere at No. 4 in Billboard’s Top 200

Gokey was the third place finalist on the eighth season of American Idol

A picture of American Idol alum Danny Gokey and his girl friend Leyicet Peralta

Alum Danny Gokey’s debut album, My Best Days, was released in March 2010

The 31 year old entertainer said that he and his girl friend are looking to hold the wedding late next month

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