Former 'American Idol' candidate Mandisa Hundley was found dead in her residence on April 18; now, her father John Hundley has expressed his thoughts regarding how his daughter died. The 47-year-old singer was found dead inside a house on Beamon Drive on April 18,

Mandisa Hundley, a gospel singer whose strong vocals were applauded on “American Idol” and who later won a Grammy Award for best contemporary Christian music album, was found dead at her home in Nashville on Thursday. She was 47.

As friends, family and fans celebrated the life of Mandisa Hundley over the weekend, the cause of the Grammy-winning singer's death remains a mystery that could take months to solve. Hundley was found dead in her Williamson County home on April 18. She was 47.

Contemporary Christian singer Mandisa, who appeared on “American Idol” and won a Grammy for her 2013 album “Overcomer,” has died. She was 47.

Christian singer, Grammy winner and American Idol finalist Mandisa has died at the age of 47, according to reports. Christian media outlet K-LOVE reported Mandisa, whose full name is Mandisa Hundley, died at her Nashville home on Thursday.

An investigation is underway after 'American Idol' alum and Christian singer Mandisa was found dead in her Nashville-area home. She was 47.

Mandisa, who competed on season 5 of "American Idol" and went on to become a successful Christian recording artist, has died. A rep for the singer confirmed to ABC News that Mandisa was found dead in her home on April 18.

Terry Wyatt/Getty Image Mandisa’s dad, John Hundley, opened up about the circumstances that may have led to the late American Idol contestant’s death. “But here's what I think happened,” he said during her celebration of life service on Saturday,