Mandisa Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut at “Opry Goes Pink”
Nashville, Tenn. (October 23, 2013) -- Mandisa made her Grand Ole Opry debut last night when she joined in the fight against breast cancer during the Opry's fifth annual “Opry Goes Pink” show in support of Women Rock For The Cure™. GRAMMY® winner LeAnn Rimes flipped the switch on the Opry’s signature barn backdrop, turning it pink for the night as Mandisa and other artists including Amy Grant, Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan and Natalie Grant performed in support of breast cancer awareness.
Mandisa’s August 27 release, Overcomer, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart. The album's title track has held the No. 1 spot for six weeks on the National Christian Audience chart as well as the No. 1 position on the Christian/Gospel Core Digital sales chart for 14 weeks. The song was originally inspired by her friend who was pregnant while battling breast cancer. ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA) world premiered the music video, which includes special appearances from former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, Captain Mark Kelly, Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton and other special guests.
Last week GMA launched their “Overcomers” Series with co-host Robin Roberts using both the song and its title in its national TV and web spots, and this past Monday appeared onKATIE. On November 7, Mandisa will once again embark on six-time GRAMMY® winner TobyMac’s acclaimed “Hits Deep Tour.” Joining Mandisa on the tour are Brandon Heath, Jamie Grace, Colton Dixon, Chris August and Capital Kings.
About Mandisa:
With over 800,000 records sold, three-time GRAMMY® nominee and Season 5 American Idol finalist Mandisa is a voice of encouragement and truth to people facing life’s challenges all around the world. In less than a year, Mandisa performed her three hit singles "Overcomer," "Good Morning,"and "Stronger" on the highest rated morning show, ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA). Her performance of “Stronger” welcomed the emotional return of beloved morning host Robin Roberts. The NFL also welcomed Mandisa to perform the national anthem during a Sunday night NFL Network game to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month where she was joined by members of the 49ers family who are survivors. Her latest album, Overcomer, released August 27 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart, with the album's title track holding on to the No. 1 spot for several weeks on the National Christian Audience chart as well as the No. 1 position on the Christian/Gospel Core Digital sales chart for 12 weeks and counting. GMA world premiered the music video, which includes special appearances from former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, Captain Mark Kelly, Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton and other special guests. Mandisa boasts a widespread list of media coverage, which include: Good Morning America, KATIE, Fox & Friends, The Today Show, LIVE! With Regis and Kelly, The Doctors, E! News, Extra, Entertainment Tonight, US Magazine, People Magazine, TIME.com and CNN.
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