Mandisa, late contestant of ‘American Idol’ season 5 died age of 47.
On Monday, April 29, the American Idol season 5 finalists paid respect to Mandisa, the singer who Died at the age of 47.
During the program, former competitors Melinda Dolittle, Colton Dixon, and Danny Gokey made a special appearance to sing Shackles (Praise You) by Mary Mary. This song was Mandisa’s debut performance when she first appeared on the Idol stage back in 2006.
Melinda said, “I’ve known [Mandisa] for over 20 years,” following the performance.
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“She got on Idol and I cheered for her, and when I came the next season, she cheered for me. We started off playing background and sessions together.”
Conversely, Danny called Mandisa a true “cheerleader” of other people’s music, saying that she was a constant in his life when he was dropped by his label and signed to another.
Speaking glowingly of the musician, she remarked, “It just felt amazing and she was that person.”
During their conversation, the three singers Colton shared with host Ryan Seacrest how Shackles “sums up her life.” I believe she arrived praisin’ and departed praisin’.
He added, “But our loss is heaven’s gain.”
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