Mandisa Dead: American Idol Christian Singer Was 47
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.
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An investigation is underway after "American Idol" alumna and Christian singer Mandisa, who lived in the Nashville metro area, was found dead Thursday, ...
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Mandisa - 10 things to know with detail
- Mandisa is a Grammy-nominated Christian contemporary singer and songwriter.
- She rose to fame as a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol in 2006, where she finished in ninth place.
- Mandisa released her debut album, "True Beauty," in 2007, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.
- Her second album, "Freedom," was released in 2009 and featured the hit singles "My Deliverer" and "He Is with You."
- Mandisa's third album, "What If We Were Real," was released in 2011 and earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.
- She has collaborated with other artists such as TobyMac, Matthew West, and Chris Tomlin.
- Mandisa has been open about her struggles with body image and weight loss, which she documents in her book "Idoleyes: My New Perspective on Faith, Fatness, and Fame."
- In 2013, Mandisa released her fourth studio album, "Overcomer," which won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.
- She has been involved in various charitable organizations and causes, including the American Red Cross and World Vision.
- Mandisa continues to tour and perform around the world, spreading her message of faith, hope, and overcoming adversity through her music.