Posted on 04/20/2024 6:09:48 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Soulful gospel artist Mandisa, a Grammy-winning singer who got her start as a contestant on “American Idol” in 2006, has died, according to a statement on her verified social media. She was 47.
“We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased. At this time we do not know the cause of death or any further details,” the post reads. “We ask for your prayers for her family and close knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time. Mandisa was a voice of encouragement and truth to people facing life’s challenges all around the world.”
Mandisa resided in Nashville, according to The Tennessean. CNN has reached out to her representative for comment.
Born Mandisa Lynn Hundley in Citrus Heights, California, she got her start singing in church. Music became an integral part of her life.
She studied vocal jazz at American River College in Sacramento, California, before attending Fisk University in Nashville, where she was a member of the famed Fisk University Jubilee singers.
She auditioned for “American Idol” in 2005 and ended up a contestant on the fifth season of the singing competition show, which aired in 2006.
Even among her fellow competitors, who included Katherine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, Chris Daughtry and eventual season winner Taylor Hicks, Mandisa stood out for her powerful voice and shining spirit.
Her elimination from the competition’s top 10 didn’t stop her from pursuing her professional dreams. Mandisa would go on to release her debut album, “True Beauty,” in 2007. It debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart and earned Mandisa her first Grammy nominations.
Five more albums would follow: “It’s Christmas” in 2008; “Freedom” in 2009; “What If We Were Real” in 2011; “Overcomer” in 2013; and “Out of the Dark” in 2017.
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This thread is only for Gospel Music and American Idol fans.
Please note:
NEW YORK - Is ousted “American Idol” contestant Mandisa anti-gay?
The 29-year-old soul singer and outspoken Christian, who was voted off the hit Fox show Wednesday, says she would not perform at an event held in support of the gay community.
Mandisa, a native of Antioch, Tenn., tells Advocate magazine, “Based on what I believe, I’m not an advocate for (being gay), so it’s nothing I would take part in.”
The song “He Is With You” is one of my favorites.
She was part of American idol when everyone in the United States watched. I did hear one American didn’t watch. It must have been you. lol.
No, there were two.
lol. I stand corrected.
Her music video for “Overcomer” heavily featured the ABC “news” girl Robin Roberts’ struggle with breast cancer. I think RR is a lesbian.
I have never watched American Idol except bits and pieces I was forced to watch. I also have never watch an episode of Seinfeld I could go on.
That was a good song. RIP.
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Wow. I’m more shocked at the not watching Seinfeld. It was a brilliant show. Probably one of the best in history.
I don’t think I ever watched a Seinfeld episode from start to finish, but I watched a lot of clips on YouTube.
That’s a standup lady.
Rest In Peace, Mandisa.
Sounds like Mercat is an anti-dentite. ;)
Yes. She has stated that publicly.
Wanna bet???
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