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Grammy-winning gospel singer and 'American Idol' alum Mandisa has died at 47, her representative confirmed. The singer, named Mandisa Lynn Hundley, was found dead at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 18. 'We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased,' her representative said in a statement to TODAY. 'At this time we do not know the cause of death or any further details.
She transitioned from her 'American Idol' fame to a gospel music career, collaborating with artists like TobyMac, Kirk Franklin and Jon Reddick. Her 2007 album, 'True Beauty,' debuted at No. 1 on the Christian album chart and No. 43 on the Billboard 200. She released six studio albums and received five Grammy nominations in her career. In 2014, she won a Grammy for best contemporary Christian music album for 'Overcomer.
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