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Mandisa, Contemporary Christian Star and ‘American Idol’ Contestant, Dead at 47

Mandisa, the 'American Idol' contestant and successful contemporary Christian music star best known for her 2013 album 'Overcomer,' has died.

Mandisa, the Grammy-winning contemporary Christian artist who enjoyed a successful run on American Idol, died Thursday. The musician, whose full name was Mandisa Lynn Hundley, was found dead at her home, her family said in a statement shared on social media. After working as a session vocalist for artists like Trisha Yearwood and Shania Twain, Mandisa began to carve out a solo career after auditioning for the fifth season of American Idol in 2005.

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