American Idol viewers and gospel music fans alike are still grappling with singer Mandisa‘s tragic and unforeseen death.
19.04.2024 - 22:47 / perezhilton.com
Famed former American Idol contestant and Grammy Award winning singer Mandisa has died.
Born Mandisa Lynn Hundley and known professionally simply by her first name, Mandisa rose to prominence in 2005 on the music competition show. She then had a long and very successful career in the Christian music industry. But sadly, per multiple reports, she passed away in her home in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday. Her cause of death is not yet known. She was only 47 years old.
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After being born in the Sacramento area, Mandisa was raised in the city of Citrus Heights and matriculated to American River College where she studied vocal jazz. From there, she transferred to Fisk University in Nashville to further study music. She was expertly trained and had her trademark booming vocal power already by the time she landed on American Idol in 2005. She eventually finished in ninth place on that season of the show — and drew lots of viral attention from viewers after judge Simon Cowell made comments about her weight during her early performances.
Late in that season, Mandisa responded to Simon by taking the high road regarding his persistent and demeaning fat jokes. She told the harsh Idol judge at the time:
Simon was moved by the comment and admitted he was “humbled” by her reaction to his snark and flippant remarks. Mandisa then released multiple albums, including her debut True Beauty in 2007. Her 2013 album Overcomer won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Album. That success propelled the singer into the stratosphere in her corner of the music industry, and she became one of the biggest Christian music stars in America.
Now, very sadly, the Christian
American Idol viewers and gospel music fans alike are still grappling with singer Mandisa‘s tragic and unforeseen death.
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death of “American Idol” alum Mandisa, authorities said in a statement on Monday.The California native, whose full name was Mandisa Hundley, died at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 18.Her cause of death is still unknown. She was 47.Police do not believe that her death was the result of foul play.“The Franklin Police Department is continuing to investigate the death of a woman found inside a Beamon Dr.
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American Idol and Grammy award-winning singer Mandisa has died age 47.The star was found deceased at her home in Nashville on 18 April, with the details surrounding her death yet to be determined, according to The People.The singer, whose full name was Mandisa Lynn Hundley, was a standout contestant on the fifth season of American Idol and went on to find huge access in the Christian music scenes. She is being remembered for her "huge heart" and incredible talent. A tribute from Christian radio station K-Love said: "Even more than her music, the Platinum-selling singer will forever be known for her huge heart and sincerity.
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Jordan Moreau Mandisa, the Grammy-winning Christian singer who began her career on “American Idol,” was found dead in her Nashville home on Thursday. She was 47. “We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased,” her representative confirmed to local outlet The Tennessean.
“American Idol” alum Mandisa has died. She was 47.Christian rock radio station K-Love announced her passing on Friday.