AGT Semifinalist Amanda Mammana to Sing at Andrew Palau Event: She Has 'Gifts from the Lord'
Michael Foust
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By Michael Foust, Crosswalk.com
An America's Got Talent semifinalist who wowed the judges this season with her voice, original music and story will sing at CT CityFest with Andrew Palau this weekend.
Amanda Mammana, 19, was eliminated in the latest round of NBC's popular show but not before inspiring millions with her story – she has a speech impediment – and her musical gift. During her first performance this summer, she received a standing ovation.
"I contemplated stopping music because I couldn't communicate freely," she said. "... I don't stutter when I sing. It sparked a passion to say what I want to say in music."
A graduate of Christian Heritage School in Trumbull, Conn., Mammana will sing at CT CityFest in Bridgeport this weekend alongside TobyMac, Lecrae, We Are Messengers, Blanca, Megan Duke, Zenzo and Impact Music. The Luis Palau Association says she will share her story of overcoming obstacles.
More than 175 area churches, organizations and businesses are involved in the event.
"Sharing about her struggle with a speech impediment and the freedom she has found in music, Mammana stunned the crowd, brought the judges to their feet, and caused a buzz throughout the Internet in the days following," the Luis Palau Association said in a news release.
Mammana was eliminated from America's Got Talent this week.
On its Facebook page, Christian Heritage School said she "showed the world that obstacles can be overcome, that beauty can come from struggle, and that gifts from the Lord will always be unwrapped and used for His glory by those who love Him."
"Amanda, thank you for shining your light, lifting your voice, and walking in His confidence. Your journey has just begun, and we walk this path with you," the school's post said. "We are so proud of you and excited to see you this Sunday evening at CT CityFest."
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Video courtesy: ©America's Got Talent
Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
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