Mandisa, who competed on season 5 of "American Idol" and went on to become a successful Christian recording artist, has died. She was 47. A rep for the singer confirmed to ABC News that Mandisa was ...

CNN — (CNN) — The late gospel artist Mandisa was honored by the show that helped launch her career. “American Idol” on Monday paid tribute to the singer, who died earlier this month in Nashville.

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