It will be so cool to finally see Mandisa back on the stage at the
finals -- even though she won't be the "American Idol", it will be
good to see her sparkling personality and abounding talent on that
stage again.  And I can't WAIT to see all that God has in store for
her!  We love you girl!

Ok people! This is supposed to be a MANDISA FAN SUPPORT GROUP..well
where is everyone!?!? omg this place is so dead and boring lets go and
post NOW! I know you love mandisa so come on!

hey guys. . last year i went to the tour and we left right after there
were all done singing. . like before they came out with the three
encore songs. . and if u wait by the fences/buses/bushes  anything
near where the conmtestants come out. if you wait there and yell their
names as they come out theycome over for pictures and autographs. last
year we met carrie, constantine, anwar, and jessica that way.  your
best bet without meet and greet tickets are waiting outside where the
contestants come out.

                                          brad

I think they meet at the buses in some places and not in others.  I go
to the show in St. Louis and the buses are underground and you can't
get to them.  The meet & greets before and after the show are for
people that have gotten them from the idols are big shots of the
arena.  The radio station here that has tickets only give out 2.  I
think I might ask around to fans that have met them in other areas and
I might take a vacation to wait at the bus in that city.  I tried
everything I could last year and couldn't find a way to see them here.
Sorry, no good info.

--- In Mandisa@yahoogroups.com, "blue_bubbles_2003"
<blue_bubbles_2003@...> wrote:
>
> Hey ya;ll!! somone has to know how to get a meet n greet here...I
mean
> come on! Mandisa is by far my fav and I would do anything to meet
her!
> Ive waited by the buses year after year with NO LUCK called the radio
> stations around here and they laugh at you when you say american
> idol..They r full of it..anyways anyone know how to meet mandisa...?
>

Hey ya;ll!! somone has to know how to get a meet n greet here...I mean
come on! Mandisa is by far my fav and I would do anything to meet her!
Ive waited by the buses year after year with NO LUCK called the radio
stations around here and they laugh at you when you say american
idol..They r full of it..anyways anyone know how to meet mandisa...?

Hey! Does anyone know how to get meet n greets for this tour? Im just
such a HUGE FAN OF MANDISA and have been since day one and wanna meet
her so bad! Waiting by the buses is POINTLESS and I do it every year
can any one else think of anything??????????

Hey! Does anyone know how to get meet n greets for this tour? Im just
such a HUGE FAN OF MANDISA and have been since day one and wanna meet
her so bad! Waiting by the buses is POINTLESS and I do it every year
can any one else think of anything??????????

.Understand How The Early Auditions Work
.Realize That The Initial American Idol Auditions Are Not Really
About "Talent."
.You Have To Win The Judges Over
.You Must Prepare To Win The Judges Over
The good news in all of this is that you can learn exactly how the
judges (and even the producers) select singers for the show and then
exactly what you need to do to greatly increase your chances of being
selected.  You need to have the talent and the work ethic, but
the "learn" and prepare part you can get.  The singers that do their
homework and are the most prepared will make it on to the show, plain
and simple.
http://aidol.ozymusic.com/americanidol.htm

Mandisa,
   I don't know if you will see this but I really want you to know that I
am proud of you and proud of the way you represented
Christianity in your run on American Idol. My wife and I followed
you closely each week and it was evident the love of Jesus
radiates from you. My wife also has a great respect for Beth
Moore like you do and that has been a conection for her. We
would both love to meet you someday and hear about your
experience. We are sorry to see you leave AI, but we have no
doubt that God has such huge things for you. AI was just the
launch pad. I know our heavenly father has much bigger things
for you than AI is able to produce. Stand strong Mandisa and we
are praying for you. We need more people like you standing out
in this country.

In Him,
Derek

Hi Neil I was wondering if you could put me in touch with Mandisa's PR
person we'd like to interview her and talk to her about a possible
radio contract.
Velicia Alston

Hey everyone I just joined this group...I am so UPSET and SAD that my
favorite, Mandisa, was voted off this week!!!  It's ok though cause
she'll definitely have an album out!  I'm hoping its a dance album
cause that girl can throw down!!  Anyway I just added 3 songs from the
show..."Never", "I'm Every Woman", and my favorite "Wanna Praise You".
Check 'em out!! I know you'll enjoy!

~James~

Hello,

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it is not the size of one's character but the character of one's size
{reply}

I am also really upset that Mandisa was given the boot. However, two things
make it not quite so bad as it could be. First, I'm pretty sure Mandisa will
still be able to get a record deal with her beautiful and powerful voice
even though she placed ninth. Second, although Mandisa was one of my
favorites and one of the best in the competition, my other two favorites
from the beginning are still there - Chris and Kellie. They are who most of
my votes will now go to.

Victoria <><


>From: "gfiona226" <me10q@...>
>Reply-To: Mandisa@yahoogroups.com
>To: Mandisa@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [Mandisa] NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
>Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2006 07:57:36 -0000
>
>
>NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! OMGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!  [:((]
>
>THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING!!ARGHHHHH!!! What's the matter with America?!
>[:((]  [:((]  [:((]
>
>I'm so NOT looking forward for next week performance!
>

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I've never done anything like this, but my husband and me thought you
were simply beautiful in every definition fo the word and it is only
right to tell you that you took our breath away. Your poise, your
voice, your smile, your shape, the tone and tempo in which you
carried yourself throughout the competition was unparalleled.

As an aside, I've seen that you've said that your battle with weight
is the most serious obstacle you've experienced, but... girl, you are
sexy. Perhaps its the cultural difference, but where we are from,
your thickness would be celebrated hand in hand with your beauty in a
sensual, respectful and erotic way... In short, your hips, thighs,
voice, smile and phat backside, have turned a lot of people on.

More importantly, Congradulations for bringing a unique sense of
grace to American idol, standing your ground with dignity, and
emerging victorious in the hearts of more people than you know that
you impacted. I am no TV buff, and think most if it is a lot of fluff
and fackery, but you my dear, gounded TV for a brief moment and
elevated it. If you'd like, You can reach me at cariblovers@...
if you would like to respond.

PS: oprah's, show is fantastic, but a woman like you, your goals can
be so much greater than simply appearing as a guest on her program.

Much love and god Bless..

I've never done anything like this, but my husband and me thought you
were simply beautiful in every definition fo the word and it is only
right to tell you that you took our breath away. Your poise, your
voice, your smile, your shape, the tone and tempo in which you
carried yourself throughout the competition was unparalleled.

As an aside, I've seen that you've said that your battle with weight
is the most serious obstacle you've experienced, but... girl, you are
sexy. Perhaps its the cultural difference, but where we are from,
your thickness would be celebrated hand in hand with your beauty in a
sensual, respectful and erotic way... In short, your hips, thighs,
voice, smile and phat backside, have turned a lot of people on.

More importantly, Congradulations for bringing a unique sense of
grace to American idol, standing your ground with dignity, and
emerging victorious in the hearts of more people than you know that
you impacted. I am no TV buff, and think most if it is a lot of fluff
and fackery, but you my dear, gounded TV for a brief moment and
elevated it. If you'd like, You can reach me at cariblovers@...
if you would like to respond.

PS: oprah's, show is fantastic, but a woman like you, your goals can
be so much greater than simply appearing as a guest on her program.

Much love and god Bless..

I've never done anything like this, but my husband and me thought you
were simply beautiful in every definition fo the word and it is only
right to tell you that you took our breath away. Your poise, your
voice, your smile, your shape, the tone and tempo in which you
carried yourself throughout the competition was unparalleled.

As an aside, I've seen that you've said that your battle with weight
is the most serious obstacle you've experienced, but... girl, you are
sexy. Perhaps its the cultural difference, but where we are from,
your thickness would be celebrated hand in hand with your beauty in a
sensual, respectful and erotic way... In short, your hips, thighs,
voice, smile and phat backside, have turned a lot of people on.

More importantly, Congradulations for bringing a unique sense of
grace to American idol, standing your ground with dignity, and
emerging victorious in the hearts of more people than you know that
you impacted. I am no TV buff, and think most if it is a lot of fluff
and fackery, but you my dear, gounded TV for a brief moment and
elevated it. If you'd like, You can reach me at cariblovers@...
if you would like to respond.

PS: oprah's, show is fantastic, but a woman like you, your goals can
be so much greater than simply appearing as a guest on her program.

Much love and god Bless..

I don't know if she even reads this or her other spaces but.

Yes she is the most beautiful woman American idol ever had on that
joke of a show {why do I say its a joke just look at it; coupled with
the fact that they tend to predetermine the winner {please when it was
Kelly Clarkson and whats his name {we knew Kelly would win} clay and
Rubin {lets just say clay knew Rubin {Rubin knew he would win would
win} add in the fact that even before he got to hear her most angelic
voice he took a verbal shot {to an educated person that would imply
that their would be no way she would win {that right there is unfair}
no matter how hard she tried. {Hay we all heard her sing and she is in
fact beyond that good.

To be honest I was probably more pissed that they cut her than anyone
else; for the simple fact that she was that good the rest well {no
comment} With Mandisa gone there is no reason to watch.

To be serious, as we all know that once you get voted off idol, for
the most part, that it your back at square one{yes you get exposure,
but you become just another flovor of the week}<even on the american
idol tour she is just support of the main winner which sucks they
should be in support of her>

WE ARE BEHIND YOU WE ARE GUNG-HOO FOR YOU! YA! THEN ALONG COME ANOTHER
SINGER! {who for the most part couldn't hold a candle to mandisa {not
good enough} and all that pro-mandisa becomes manisa who < even now
peopel are slightly counting her out. {read you did good hope you do
well (you are for getting who you are talking about she is the best or
you would not have voted for her when you did.

sorry if this sounds like a mandisa battle cry but:

IF YOU ARE TRULY HER FANS OR HER FRIENDS YOU HELP SUPPORT HER CAREER,
IT IS HER DREAM TO SING AND WE ALL {WHO BELIEVE IN HER AND HAVE FAITH
IN HER TRULY UNMATCHED TALENT}DO OUR DARNDEST TO SHOW THIS TRUE
AMERICAN IDOL YOU CARE. NEVER COUNT A TRUE STAR LIKE HER OUT. WE
SHOULD ALL DO OUR PART AS FANS, TO GET OFF OUR BUTS AND DO WHAT WE CAN
TO SHOW THE ONE STATEMENT THAT TRULY RINGS TRUE {SHE IS THAT GOOD}THAT
HER FANS ARE ALL THERE FOR HER; THAT WHEN IT LOOKS DARK. WE WILL
ALWAYS BE IN HER CORNER. THAT IT IS NOT JUST MANDISA WE LIKE YOU
<because you are the flavor of the week> BUT GOD PUT YOU ON THIS EARTH
TO SING < THATS WHY HE GAVE YOU THE SINGING VOICE OF AN ANGEL> WE ARE
AND WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR FANS BECAUSE: MANDISA WE LOVE YOU!

Dear Mandisa,

First, I want to say to you that you are the best singer I have heard
in a very long time.  I had such high hopes for you and your run on
American Idol.  Every week, my six year old son and I couldn't wait for
you to take the stage, in anticipation of hearing your heavenly voice.

Normally, I spend the entire 2 hours, hitting the redial, to vote for
you.  Unfortunately, on Tuesday night, while the show was actually on,
I was informed that my husband, who is on deployment, had been injured
and was hospitalized.  Being completely consumed with that, I didn't
get to vote for you like the previous weeks.  I am so sorry about that.
My husband is doing better, has been released from the hospital and is
to arrive back home next weekend, on Easter.  God is good!  Though I
have to say I feel very badly that I didn't get to place my usual
repetitive votes.

I was in complete shock to see you voted off, but was so impressed by
your never-ending display of class and finesse.  You are truly a star,
and possess the qualities that define a true star.  I look forward to
your rising career, will purchase whatever you produce, will watch you
whenever you are on television.

In closing, have been such a fan of American Idol since its debut, I
have become very disillusioned with the show this season, and like so
many others I have read about, will not watch again until next season.
For me, there is no purpose to watch anymore, now that you are gone.
The other singers can't hold a candle to you.

God Bless You Mandisa!  May everything you want come your way, filled
with countless blessings and full of wonderful surprises.

Very Sincerely,

LaNae' Manning, RN, BSN
islandnae@...
creolenae@...

I loved her voice, personality and most of all that fact that she was never
afraid to show her
love for Jesus.

I am sorry to see her go, but I believe God has more important things for her to
do...I would
love to hear her sing more gospel/contemporary Christian music.

My best to you Mandisa....anyway now you don't have to sing Queen.  I will not
be watching
that junk next week.

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Victoria Rippstein" <mysteriouscowtori@...>
I am upset and shocked that she is gone too.  She was one of my top three
favorites, along with Kellie and Chris. I would be even more surprised,
though, if she does not receive a recording contract anyway. She has
exceptional talent and will be a huge star one day.

Victoria <><


>From: "Jeremy Bramble" <jeremy.bramble@...>
>Reply-To: Mandisa@yahoogroups.com
>To: Mandisa@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [Mandisa] I Will Miss Her!
>Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 20:04:19 -0700
>
>Its Sad That Shes Gone, But I Think That She Will Be Better Off Not Getting
>Stuck With The Contract Thats Awarded To The Winner.  Ill Miss Hearing Her
>On The Show Every Week, But She Wont Be Away For Long.
>

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! OMGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!

THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING!!ARGHHHHH!!! What's the matter with America?!

I'm so NOT looking forward for next week performance!

--- In Mandisa@yahoogroups.com, "rln3333" <robinleedavis3@...> wrote:
>
> I am really sad that Mandisa got voted off tonight.  I will now not
> enjoy the show as much.  Does she have a personal website?
>

OH MY GOD!!! WHAT'S WRONG WITH AMERICA? I am really really really sad
to hear the results! She is the best in the competition and she got
voted off TOO EARLY!! IT'S ONLY TOP 9!! THE SHOW WILL NOT BE AS GOOD AS
BEFORE AFTER WE LOST MANDISA! MANDISA ROCKS!! She will still shine!

Nobody did a good job? Were you watching closely? Chris and Kellie did the
absolute best. Mandisa also did a great job. Katharine and Elliott were
good. The only one who really sucked big time was Taylor, like almost
always. He really needs to leave and should never have been chosen for the
show.

Victoria <><


>From: "lauryebrunson" <lbrunson@...>
>Reply-To: Mandisa@yahoogroups.com
>To: Mandisa@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [Mandisa] ROBBED
>Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2006 02:22:01 -0000
>
>I am so upset that Mandisa is gone b/c talent-wise, no one could touch
>her.  Last night NOBODY did a good job and she still sounded good.  Oh
>well, I can't wait to see all that God is gonna do in this woman's
>life!  It's gonna blow us away!
>

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Elliott did not deserve to be cut just like Mandisa didn't deserve it. She
was one of the three best. The one who should have left is Taylor.

Victoria <><


>From: "Shaa" <shaa@...>
>Reply-To: Mandisa@yahoogroups.com
>To: <Mandisa@yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: RE: [Mandisa] I Will Miss Her!
>Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 20:37:01 -0700
>
>so many other people could have been cut tonight. elliott would be a good
>one. poor mandisa.
>but with her its god's will.
>

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