NASHVILLE, Tenn. (NEWSnet/AP) — Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on “American Idol” and won a Grammy in 2013, has died at 47.

A representative for the singer confirmed Mandisa was found dead at her home in Nashville, Tennessee. Cause of death is not known, the source said.

Mandisa, whose full name was Mandisa Lynn Hundley, was born near Sacramento, California. She gained stardom after finishing ninth on “American Idol” in 2006.

Mandisa released her debut album, “True Beauty,” in 2007. It received a Grammy nomination for best pop and contemporary gospel album. She went on to release five additional albums, including a Christmas LP.

In 2014, she won a Grammy for best contemporary Christian music album for “Overcomer,” her fifth album.

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