C.J. Harris, a former contestant on “American Idol” who finished sixth overall in Season 13, passed away on Sunday at the age of 31 after experiencing a medical emergency, the Walker County Coroner’s office confirmed to USA TODAY.
First to break the story was TMZ, which was informed by a family member that Harris had a heart attack. No official reason for death has been disclosed.
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Keith Urban, the then-judge, praised Harris’ performance of the Allman Brothers’ “Soul Shine” in 2014 and remarked, “You sing ’cause you have to sing, not ’cause you want to sing. And I truly mean that in all respects.
And for that reason, it feels so authentic. Before coming in sixth place, Harris performed songs including Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin’,” “Waiting for the World to Change,” and “Radio” by John Mayer. In 2019, he released “In Love,” his first song.
In an interview with AL.com in 2014, the Alabama native talked about the effects of his “Idol” experience. “I was raised in the church, where I played the piano and sang in the choir. I suppose I was a little anxious to appear on “Idol” since I wasn’t sure if I was ready.
At the time, Harris claimed, “I lacked the training. “Now, it doesn’t matter whether I have my eyes closed when I take the stage in front of these multitudes. I’m not required to maintain a camera view.
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I’m able to unwind, unwind, and be myself. I’ve longed to see those lights on stage since I was young. I still find it hard to believe I’ve been on stage when I go into bed soon after a performance. Compared to the TV show, I’m having much more fun now.
According to reports by ABC News and NBC News quoting a Tennessee Highway Patrol report, another “American Idol” graduate, Willie Spence, died at 23 after colliding with the tail of a tractor-trailer that was stopped on the shoulder of a highway. In Season 19, he came in second place.
Nikki McKibbin, who placed third on “American Idol’s” inaugural season behind Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, passed away at 42 in November 2020.
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