IDOL LIVE predix: Mandisa's 'Freedom'

The only major Idol-related album release this week is Mandisa's Freedom, which bows tomorrow. The album will not be a major contender for the #1 spot on the Billboard 200, but it should have little trouble debuting at #1 on the Christian charts.

Last time around, Mandisa's True Beauty opened to a little more than 17k, also coming in at #1 on Billboard's Christian chart. This time around, she should expect something a little below that because her lead single is not as strong as it was when "Only the World" was tearing up the charts. Even though she has developed a strong following with her collaborations with other artists such as tobyMac and her inspirational story of weight loss, Freedom will debut with about 15k in its first week, but should see steady legs over the course of its lifespan.