48 years old (Born on October 02, 1976)
Happy Birthday, Mandisa! From your stellar ninth-place finish on American Idol to conquering the Grammy stage with "Overcomer," you've proven that ninth place is just a creative way of pacing yourself for ultimate victory. Seriously—who needs a crown when you've got Grammys and heaven cheering you on?Wishing you endless joy, songs that top the charts (and lift our hearts), and a year fuller than Simon Cowell's critique notebook. May your faith remain strong, your music keep inspiring us all to overcome life's hurdles, and if anyone can turn life's little speedbumps into Grammy-winning hits—it's definitely you!