Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and 'American Idol' alum, dies at 47


by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette— Mandisa, whose full name was Mandisa Lynn Hundley, was born near Sacramento, Calif., and grew up singing in church. She gained stardom after finishing ninth on “American Idol” in 2006.

WKBN.com—Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and ‘American Idol’ alum, dies at 47. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on “American Idol” and won a Grammy for her 2013 album ‘Overcomer’, has died. She was 47. A representative for the singer told The Associated Press that the singer was found dead in her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday. The representative said the []

Los Angeles Times—Mandisa, 'American Idol' star and Grammy-winning Christian music singer, dies at 47. Mandisa, the Christian music singer who competed on "American Idol" and then pursued a Grammy-winning career, has died. She was 47. A representative confirmed to The Times on Friday that the California-born artist "was found in her home [in Tennessee] deceased." "At this time, we do not know the cause of death or any further details," the representative said in a statement. "We ask for your prayers for her family and close-knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time. K-Love, a...

Yahoo—Mandisa, 'American Idol' star and Grammy-winning Christian music singer, dies at 47. Grammy-winning Christian music singer Mandisa died Thursday at age 47, The Times confirmed. She was known for songs including 'Overcomer' and 'Bleed the Same.'