Mandisa Hundley was born on October 2, 1976, in Citrus Heights, California, where she was also raised. The Hundley family lived in Citrus Heights during Mandisa's growing up years and … See more

In 2005, Mandisa auditioned in Chicago for the United States talent competition television show American Idol. After referring to herself as "just Mandisa", she was billed on the show as … See more

On July 27, 2007, after being eliminated from American Idol—Mandisa performed the song "I Don't Hurt Anymore" on the TV talk show Live with Regis and Kelly. She joined Gladys Knight and others at the Apollo Theater for the benefit concert "Back to Harlem," … See more

Mandisa lived in Franklin, Tennessee, a Nashville suburb. After her 2006 appearance on American Idol, she worked toward improving her health with a focus on weight loss. In a 2006 interview with The Advocate, she said she had an addiction to food. … See more

On April 18, 2024, Mandisa was found dead at her home in Franklin, Tennessee, at the age of 47. The Franklin Police Department announced the following day that they had opened an investigation into her cause of death. At her memorial service, Mandisa's … See more

Studio albums
• 2007: True Beauty
• 2008: It's Christmas
• 2009: Freedom See more

• Official website
• Mandisa at IMDb
• Mandisa discography at Discogs
• February 21, 2006 Sacramento Bee article See more