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Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and ‘American Idol’ alum, has died : NPR
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mandisa, a recent Christian singer who appeared on “American Idol” and gained a Grammy for her 2013 album ‘Overcomer’, has died. She was 47.
A consultant for the singer informed The Related Press that the singer was discovered lifeless in her residence in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday. The consultant stated the reason for Mandisa’s demise was not but recognized.
Mandisa, whose full title was Mandisa Lynn Hundley, was born close to Sacramento, California, and grew up singing in church. She gained stardom after ending ninth on “American Idol” in 2006.
As she left, host Ryan Seacrest informed the singer that she was “a fantastic spirit on the present.”
Mandisa moved on, releasing her debut album in 2007 referred to as “True Magnificence,” which obtained a Grammy nomination that 12 months for finest pop and up to date gospel album.
She went on to launch 5 extra albums, together with a Christmas album.
In 2014, she gained a Grammy for finest up to date Christian music album for “Overcomer,” her fifth album.
Mandisa spoke brazenly about her struggles with despair, releasing a memoir entitled “Out of the Darkish: My Journey Via the Shadows to Discover God’s Pleasure” in 2022 that detailed her experiences with extreme despair, weight-related challenges, the coronavirus pandemic and her religion.
On Friday, the Christian radio community Ok-Love paid tribute to the singer on social media, saying: “Mandisa struggled, and she or he was susceptible sufficient to share that with us, which helped us discuss our personal struggles.”
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