Nashville music community mourns death of Grammy-winning Christian artist Mandisa


by WKRN News 2

WKRN News 2— Christian singer and former “American Idol” contestant Mandisa has died at the age of 47, with her representative confirming she was found dead in her Nashville home on Thursday.

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.'

AL.com—Grammy-award-winning Christian music artist, American Idol contestant dead at 47. A cause of death has not been released.