Monday, March 23, 2009

Mandisa Credits Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan For 'Natural' Inspiration

Great article about Mandisa family from singersroom.com....enjoy!

MandisaAmerican Idol alum and Inspirational recording star Mandisa credits Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan for providing 'soulful' inspiration growing up, but insists the word of God was more important than taking a crack at mainstream success.

Mandisa, after being seen by millions on American Idol, made what can be seen as surprising -- the decision to record an Inspirational album instead of focusing on mainstream/R&B success like several of her counterparts.


American Idol alum and Inspirational recording star Mandisa credits Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan for providing 'soulful' inspiration growing up, but insists the word of God was more important than taking a crack at mainstream success.

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"What's inside of you, What's inside of me;
The hands that made the moon and stars
The mountains and the seas
Made you wonderful, beautiful, marvelously
Let the whole world see your true beauty."

- Mandisa

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