Mandisa, a Christian music artist and former American Idol star, has died, according to multiple reports. Mandisa Lynn Handley was 47 years old.
Mandisa reportedly died Thursday at her home in Nashville, Tennessee. His cause of death is not yet known.
Mandisa official Facebook page confirmed the death in a post, saying, “Mandisa was a voice of encouragement and truth to people around the world facing life’s challenges.”
The Facebook page has shared Mandisa’s song titled ‘You wouldn’t Cry (Andrew S Song)’, with the lyrics: ‘I’m already home, I gotta lay down ’cause Jesus is holding me now – and here I am.” Not alone. “
David Pearce – Chief Media Officer, Christian Radio Station K-Love – Said Talented singer:
Mandisa loved Jesus. And from time to time, she spoke about Jesus from that unusually large platform.Her kindness is wonderful, her smile is touching, her voice is loud, but itYou can’t match the size of her heart. Mandisa was struggling, but she was weak enough to share it with us, so she helped us talk about her own struggles. Mandisa’s fight is over. She is now with the God she sang to. Mandisa is at her home while we grieve. Please join us in praying for Mandisa’s family and friends.
Mandisa chronicled her struggle with depression in her book, Out of the Darkness: A Journey Through the Shadows to Find Joy in God, but she always trusted God to heal her.
“I think so many people are struggling, even people in the Bible. The way I see God speaking to those people is, ‘You’re so embarrassed, you’re so disappointed. ‘I’m saying it with love, not saying, ‘I think that’s how we should treat each other,’ she wrote, according to the Christian radio station. Chinu.
The California native studied vocal jazz at American River College in Sacramento and music at Fisk University in Tennessee.
Mandisa gained national attention in 2005 when she auditioned for Season 5 of “American Idol.”
Mandisa won the hearts of her fans with her graceful acting. I forgave after “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell made a derogatory comment about her weight.
“You hurt me. It hurt. It really hurt,” Mandisa said. Said Cowell. “But I want you to know that I have forgiven you. I don’t need someone to apologize to me in order to forgive someone. If Jesus died and all my sins were forgiven, I thought I could do the same for you.” Blessings to you. ”
After reaching the top 10 on “American Idol” and becoming a star, Mandisa released her first album “True Beauty” in 2007. The album debuted at her number 43 on the Billboard 200 and topped Billboard’s Christian Her Albums chart. – beginning For female artists. Her first single, “Only the World”, debuted at number two on the Hot Singles chart and reached number one in its second week.
His 2013 album “Overcomer” won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.
Mandisa has released six studio albums, the last of which was released in 2017.
The platinum-selling singer has collaborated with TobeyMac, Kirk Franklin, Jordan Ferris, Matthew West, Michael W. Smith, and John Reddick.
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