Mandisa's cause of death remains a mystery as Tennessee cops say American Idol ... trends now
Police are continuing to investigate the death of former American Idol contestant Mandisa Hundley, noting that there is no indication of foul play in her death.
Franklin Police said the 47-year-old was found dead inside a home on Beamon Drive last Thursday evening. A medical examiner confirmed her identity over the weekend.
'At this time, there is no indication the death was the result of suspicious or criminal activity,' police said in a statement Monday. 'The Franklin Police Department sends its condolences to Hundley’s family, friends, and fans.'
The singer, known simply as Mandisa, rose to prominence during her 2006 American Idol run. She competed in the show's fifth season and landed ninth place.
After the show, Mandisa went on to have a celebrated career in Christian music. She released the first of her six albums in 2007, with her album 'Overcomer' securing a Grammy in 2014.
American Idol alum Mandisa Hundley, 47, was found dead in her home in Franklin, Tennessee last Thursday evening
Police say there is no indication of 'suspicious or criminal activity' in relation to her death
The Grammy Award-winning singer, known simply as Mandisa, competed on the show's fifth season before going on to have a celebrated career in Christian music
Originally hailing from Citrus Heights, California, Mandisa studied vocal jazz at American River College in Sacramento and music at Fisk University in Tennessee.
She auditioned for American Idol in 2005, citing her musical influences as everyone from Def Leppard to Whitney Houston.
During her first appearance on the show, judge Simon Cowell often poked fun at her weight. 'Do we have a bigger stage this year?' he quipped on one occasion.
When fellow host Paula Abdul remarked that Mandisa's voice sounded 'French,' Cowell jumped in and said that a more appropriate comparison would be to the entire country of France.
Later in the season, Mandisa finally responded to Cowell. 'What I want to say to you is that, yes, you hurt me and I cried and it was painful, it really was,' she said.
'But I want you to know that I've forgiven you and that you don't need
