This is very sad news that comes to us from the United States: the singer Mandisa, who was revealed by her appearance in the TV show American Idol in 2006, was found dead in her home at the age of 47.
Emotions run high among our American neighbors. This Friday, April 19, it was revealed in the press that the singer Mandisa had died the day before, at the age of 47. It was a representative of the artist who shared the sad news, in a press release sent to the magazine People. It is stipulated that the star was “found dead at home“ in his home in Nashville (Tennessee) and that “For now, we do not know the cause of death nor any other details.” “We ask for your prayers for his family and close-knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time.”concluded the spokesperson for the Christian gospel star, who was revealed by the fifth season ofAmerican Idolthe American version of New starin 2006.
On social networks, tributes poured in to the singer Mandisa, whose disappearance caused a wave of emotion. Many personalities, including novelist Karen Kingsbury and singer Steven Curtis Chapmansaluted the memory of the one who released no less than six albums, sold hundreds of thousands of copies, during her career.
Mandisa won a Grammy
Born October 2, 1976 in Citrus Heights, California, Mandisa had studied jazz before trying her luck on American Idol in 2005 (show broadcast in 2006). Praised by the jurors, including the very severe Simon Cowell, she amazed the public with covers like I’m Every Woman de Chaka Khan et al Don’t you worry ’bout a thing by Stevie Wonder. She had certainly only finished in ninth place in the rankings, but that did not prevent her from embarking on a brilliant career thereafter, she who specialized in Christian gospel.
In total, four of Mendisa’s six albums –True Beauty , Freedom (2009), What If We Were Real (2011) et Overcomer (2013) – were nominated for the prestigious Grammy Awards. The first two for best contemporary pop/gospel album and the last two for best contemporary album. In 2014, she finally won the trophy for best contemporary gospel/Christian music performance. for his song Overcomer. It’s certain, his death is a great loss for the world of music…
Mandisa … I will miss your light … your joy … and your beautiful song 🌸🌸🌸 @mandisaofficial Your friendship was a gift to more than me. My heart is back at Chuck E. Cheese celebrating your 35th birthday and thinking time would never end. But it always does and too soon.… pic.twitter.com/is0gEtqDou
— Karen Kingsbury (@KarenKingsbury) April 20, 2024
Heartbroken over the loss of this beautiful soul. Her voice, her heart, her joy will be missed by us all this side of Heaven…and so thankful for the living hope that she sang (& now sings in the presence of Jesus) so powerfully about…it’s all true! Mandisa, we’ll see you in a… pic.twitter.com/wBKEZvfhg8
— Steven Curtis Chapman (@StevenCurtis) April 19, 2024
