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Yes, of course we’re celebrating the upcoming Mandisa release…

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MandisaYou’ve probably felt the excitement building as blogs everywhere talk about the upcoming release of Mandisa’s new album. Well, we certainly couldn’t miss out this chance for a party… so we’re doing what we love best… GIVING AWAY PRIZES!!!

10 of you are going to be tapping your toes to the tunes of your free copy of Mandisa’s full length album. And of those lucky ten, one is going to be even luckier as she sits back to learn all about Mandisa’s experience on American Idol in her new book IDOLeyes.

If you’d like to win yourself a CD or the CD+Book, simply comment on this post. Canadians are welcome too. We’ll post the random winners next Tuesday, July 17th. (The CDs will be shipped to the winners shortly after the July 31st release date.)

We asked Heather Erbe, an experienced radio host, to share her thoughts on the new album.

Heather has worked in Christian radio for 10 years. She has a BA in Communications and creative writing from Western Michigan University and has been the morning show co-host and music director at WaY fm in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo Michigan. She’s been married 8 years to Paul and has three kids (Alexandra 4, Sebastian 2 1/2, Atticus 10 months).

She currently manages two websites, http://www.ohmin.org and http://heather-erbe.blogspot.com and is developing http://www.crgathletics.com.

You could never forget the name… Mandisa.

I loved her on American Idol. I loved the fact that she always held her head high and didn’t waiver on who she was or what she believed.

This EP epitomizes who she is and what she stands for. Both songs are pop in nature and have good hooks that make you want to sing along.

The first song, “Only the world” was co written by popular Christian artist Matthew West and is a song that everyone can relate to. We all have bad days and this song reminds us that this world is temporary, Heaven is our real home and on bad days look at up and remember this too shall pass.

The second song Mandisa co-wrote with long time Christian artist Cindy Morgan and it’s not surprising considering the songs content. “True Beauty” explores the idea that the media and our culture expects something from us, something unattainable. She contrasts what the world expects to what God has given us as people.

In the chorus, Mandisa sings, “The hand that made the moon and the stars, the mountains and the seas, made you wonderful, beautiful, marvelously, Let the whole world see your true beauty”.

I liked not only the sound but the message in both of these songs. You can also catch Mandisa on Tobymac’s latest album “Portable sounds”. You can get more info on Mandisa at Mandisaofficial.com and have a listen on her Myspace site.

Mandisa also has a book out about her American Idol experience called “IDOLeyes”. You can get more info on the book at Idoleyesthebook.com. The full Mandisa CD is available July 31, 2007.

by Heather Erbe

Remember to leave a comment if you’d like to win yourself a CD or the CD+Book. Canadians get to join the fun this time. We’ll post the winners Tuesday, July 17th. (The CDs will be shipped to the winners shortly after the July 31st release date.)

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  6. Who doesn’t love Mandisa, she is outstanding. You were great on Idol and now look a cd coming out soon and a book, what an accomplishment. Keep up the good work, you deserve it all.

    Best Wishes,

    Thomas

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  40. Mandisa is the very reason American Idol was created. To give someone the opportunity to come from obscurity is the reason for American Idol. I am very glad that Mandisa did not give up after she was not chosen to win.

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  47. Please enter me in the contest. I used up a lot of cell phone power last year voting for her on “Idol”!

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  53. If ever there was a bridge to the generation gap it would be named Mandisa. For the first time in years my daughter and I love the same artist. She is such a role model for our teens and someone who makes you smile.

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  54. I would Love to win Mandisa’s Book and CD. She is a Beautiful young lady both inside and out. She is a wonderful role model. Huggs to you and my families prayers are with you Mandisa.
    Sandi Dozier
    192 Eden Lane
    Cheraw, SC. 29520

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  64. I love Mandisa’s voice and I followed her the whole time she was on American Idol. Please put me in for the CD or CD+book!

    Tammy

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  68. I’d love a copy of her new CD and the book as well. Look forward to catching the winner next week.

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  69. I have read the book.. Wonderful, would love to win the CD, or the CD/BOOK gift. I will give the book away for a gift… Thanks.

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  71. Mandisa is one awesome lady and I would love to own her new CD and whether I win her book here or not, I will own it soon!

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  87. I have already downloaded the first single from itunes! I can’t wait for this album and I would love to win it! How exciting!

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  94. I have no idea who she is but her CD sounds good :). Please enter me in this giveaway. Thanks!

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  104. I’ll already have her two early releases on my mp3 … CAN’T WAIT for the rest 🙂

    Count me in !!!

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  110. I haven’t heard her sing and didn’t see her on American Idol, but after reading about her, what an incredible testimony! After all the worldly, hollywood influence on our teenagers, it’s nice to hear about a pretty, talented young woman who is a godly example.

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  115. I’ve been hearing good things about this CD. Sign me up. I’m looking forward to checking out whether I win or will buy 🙂

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  119. I loved her! I haven’t heard of her since. She looks like she lost some weight!
    Please enter me. She has a beautiful voice! 🙂 Thank you.

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  134. I loved Mandisa on American Idol. She was my favorite. I would love to have something of hers. Count me in.

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  145. OMG!!! We LOVE Mandisa!! I heard she was coming out with CD but nothing more than that. I know she was just on tour with Kirk Franklin and several others. She rocked doing SHACKLES on Idol!!!

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