Christian gospel star Mandisa was honored on American Idol with a performance by former contestants Colton Dixon, Danny Gokey, and Melinda Doolittle.
The trio, all dressed in white, sang Mary Mary’s 2000 hit “Shackles ” in remembrance of the beloved singer. “I’ve known her for over 20 years,” Doolittle said following the tribute. “We started off singing background and sessions together and then she got onand I cheered for her. Then I came the next season, and she cheered for me. So that is my girl through and through.
The album’s title track and lead single, “Overcomer,” was certified Platinum by the RIAA.a selfie with Mandisa and in the caption wrote, “I keep waiting for the right words, but I’m not sure they’ll come. So, I’ll just say that I wish everyone had even a small dose of Mandisa in their lives.” She continued, “I’m so grateful to have been loved by you in a way that makes this loss so very profound.
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