The entertainer appeared on season five of 'American Idol' in 2006.
Mandisa, a gospel singer who began her singing career as a contestant on "American Idol," has died. She was 47.The singer's father, John Hundley, confirmed her death to Fox News Digital, saying that her death was a "total shock."The singer's death is unknown at this time, FOX News reported. Mandisa Lynn Hundley was a contestant on season five of "American Idol" which aired in 2006.
RELATED: 'American Idol' alum CJ Harris dead at 31 from apparent heart attack: reportShe made it to the top nine in the music competition show, and a year later, she released her first full-length album, titled "True Beauty."The Christian artist would win best contemporary Christian Music Album for "Overcomer" at the 56th Grammy Awards in 2014, The Tennessean reported.Hundley was born in Citrus Heights, California, and attended Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.
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