An investigation is underway after “American Idol” alumna and Christian singer Mandisa, who lived within the Nashville metro space, was discovered lifeless Thursday, officers mentioned. She was 47.

A spokesman for the Franklin Police Division in Tennessee mentioned officers had been concerned in an energetic demise investigation Friday, however the division declined to verify if the deceased is Mandisa, however the deal with of the house the place the investigation is going down has been tied to the singer by way of a information search.

A consultant for her expertise firm, The Media Collective, additionally issued an announcement confirming her demise Friday.

Here’s what we find out about Mandisa:

Who was Mandisa?

Mandisa was a Christian singer who competed on “American Idol” in 2005 in Chicago and completed within the last 9.

Hundley launched her first album, “True Magnificence” in July 2007, debuting on the High Christian Album charts along with her first single, “Solely the World.”

She additionally received Greatest Up to date Christian Music Album for “Overcomer” on the 56th Grammy Awards in 2014.

The place was Mandisa from?

Mandisa was born in Citrus Heights, California as Mandisa Lynn Hundley.

After rising up in California, Hundley attended Fisk College in Nashville and was a member of the famed Fisk College Jubilee singers. She graduated from Fisk in 2000 with a bachelor’s diploma in music, in accordance with the college.

What’s Mandisa’s reason for demise?

The singer’s reason for demise has not but been confirmed, in accordance with an announcement from The Media Collective.

“At the moment, we have no idea the reason for demise or any additional particulars,” the assertion reads. “We ask in your prayers for her household and close-knit circle of pals throughout this extremely troublesome time.”

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