Death of Mandisa, 'American Idol' alum, does not appear suspicious, Franklin police say


by The Tennessean

The Tennessean— Mandisa's career as a Christian artist bloomed after a 2005 appearance on "American Idol," where she placed in the top nine.

Fox News—'American Idol' alum Mandisa's father says there are 'no signs' of self-harm amid ongoing death investigation. Nearly two weeks after "American Idol" alum Mandisa was found dead in her Tennessee home, her father, John Hundley, is opening up about his daughter's cause of death.  "I believe firmly that the detective believes and knows that she did not [harm herself]," he told Fox News Digital Tuesday. "They talked about the scars, any type of bruises that may have been on her body. They looked for signs that she may have harmed herself, and there were no signs to indicate that she did anything to harm...

Us Weekly—American Idol Honors Season 5 Alum Mandisa After Her Death. [caption id="attachment_3592009" align="alignnone" width="1333"] Mandisa.[/caption] American Idol paid tribute to season 5 alum Mandisa on Monday, April 29, following her death at the age of 47. Former contestants Melinda Dolittle, Colton Dixon and Danny Gokey made a special appearance to sing "Shackles (Praise You)" by Mary Mary during the episode, which was the first song Mandisa performed when she hit the Idol stage for the first time in 2006. "I've known [Mandisa] for over 20 years,"...

The Tennessean—When will 'American Idol' alum Mandisa Hundley's cause of death be released?. Medical examiner expects Mandisa Hundley's autopsy to be released between 60-90 days.