American Idol star CJ Harris has passed away at the age of 31.
A grieving family told TMZ that the singer was rushed to a hospital on Sunday night after suffering a suspected heart attack.
Harris, who reached the top six on Season 13, passed away at the age of 31 following a medical emergency. An official cause of death hasn’t been released.
It was in 2014 when Harris gained fame after performing ‘Soul Shine’ by Allman Brothers in his audition.
Then-judge Keith Urban said at that time: “You sing ‘cause you have to sing, not ‘cause you want to sing. And I mean that in the deepest way. And that’s why it’s so believable and real.”
Harris continued and performed more songs including John Mayer’s Waiting on the World to Change, Tom Petty’s Free Fallin, and Darious Rucker’s Radio.
In 2019, Harris released his debut single In Love.
Speaking about the impact of his American Idol experience, he said in a 2014 interview with AL.com: “I grew up in the church, playing gospel music and singing in the choir. I guess I was a little nervous to go on ‘Idol,’ because I didn’t know if I was prepared. I didn’t have the training.
“Now, when I get on stage in front of these crowds, it doesn’t matter if I have my eyes closed. I don’t have to keep a camera view.”
Harris continued: “I can calm down, relax and be myself. Ever since I was a little boy, I wanted to see those lights on stage. Every time I get into my bed right after a show, I still can’t believe I’ve been on stage. I’m having a lot more fun than I did on the TV show.”
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