“American Idol” pays tribute to Mandisa with performance from past contestants: 'Our loss is heaven's gain'
The acclaimed Gospel singer — who got her start on Idol in 2006 — was the subject of a touching tribute during Monday night’s show. Former contestants Colton Dixon, Danny Gokey, and Melinda Doolittle joined forces to perform Mary Mary's "Shackles (Praise You)," a song that Mandisa once sang during her tenure on the Idol stage.