Mandisa, who competed on season 5 of 'American Idol,' has died, the singer's rep confirmed to ABC News.
Andrea Dresdale and Carson BlackwelderMandisa, who competed on season 5 of "American Idol" and went on to become a successful Christian recording artist, has died. She was 47."At this time we do not know the cause of death or any further details," the rep stated. "We ask for your prayers for her family and close knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time.""She had become a platinum-selling artist and had won several Grammys for her music.
Taylor Hicks, who won season 5 of "American Idol," remembered Mandisa as "a power house vocalist on our season of Idol and she graduated to a wonderful career in gospel music. Better yet she was a power house person and all of us will miss her dearly," he said in aMandisa, born Mandisa Lynn Hundley, finished ninth on the "American Idol" season that was won by Taylor Hicks and also gave us Katharine McPhee, Chris Daughtry and Kellie Pickler.
After her time on Idol, Mandisa released her debut album, "True Beauty," in 2007. It debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart and received a Grammy nomination -- one of five nods she'd eventually receive.Mandisa's most recent album, "Out of the Dark," came out in 2017. In 2022, the singer released a memoir, also titled "Out of the Dark," in which she detailed her past trauma and mental health struggles.
"My dream is that this book will be a tool used in living rooms and coffee shops all over the world to help prompt discussions about our mental health," she"I've learned firsthand that talking about it helps it lose some of its power," she continued, adding that she hopes the conversations her book sparks can "lead to healing.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'American Idol' alum and Grammy winner Mandisa dies at 47Mandisa, who competed on season 5 of 'American Idol' and went on to become a successful Christian recording artist, has died.
Read more »
'American Idol' alum and Grammy winner Mandisa dies at 47Mandisa, who competed on season 5 of 'American Idol' and went on to become a successful Christian recording artist, has died.
Read more »
'American Idol' alum and Grammy winner Mandisa dies at 47Mandisa, who competed on season 5 of 'American Idol' and went on to become a successful Christian recording artist, has died.
Read more »
'American Idol' alum and Grammy winner Mandisa dies at 47Mandisa, who competed on season 5 of 'American Idol' and went on to become a successful Christian recording artist, has died.
Read more »
'American Idol' star and Grammy winner Mandisa dies at 47Scott Stump is a trending reporter and the writer of the daily newsletter This is TODAY (which you should subscribe to here!) that brings the day's news, health tips, parenting stories, recipes and a daily delight right to your inbox. He has been a regular contributor for TODAY.
Read more »
'American Idol' alum and Grammy winner Mandisa dies at 47Mandisa wowed on season 5 of the singing competition show in 2006.
Read more »