C.J. Harris

C.J. Harris auditioned for 'American Idol' in Salt Lake City in 2014 when he sang a rendition of 'Soulshine' by Allman Brothers Band.

I’m grateful that our paths crossed and that I can say you were (and always will be) a part of mine.” He was eliminated from the 13th season of American Idol after making it to the top six singers. He sang a rendition of Soulshine by Allman Brothers Band, accompanied by acoustic guitar. Harris, a father of two young children, auditioned for American Idol judges Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick Jr. [Brendan Fraser gives emotional, tearful speech at Critics Choice Awards](https://globalnews.ca/news/9413078/brendan-fraser-speech-best-actor-win-critics-choice-awards/) The outlet reported that the singer was rushed to Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, but efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.

A family member told TMZ that the former contestant suffered an apparent heart attack Sunday night in Alabama.

The former contestant later played for audiences in American Idol's season 13 tour. Harris performed stellar versions of the songs "Too Close," "American Woman," and "Free Fallin'." [TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2023/01/16/american-idol-contestant-cj-harris-dead-dies-singer/?adid=social-twa) reported Monday.

A spokesperson for the Walker County Coroner confirms to PEOPLE that Harris died on Sunday after he was rushed to the Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, ...

American Idol alum C.J. Harris—who finished in sixth place during season 13—died on Jan. 15 at age 31, the Walker County coroner confirmed to E! News.

[Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/american-idol-c-j-harris-689731/) in 2014. Harris](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiRz8GN38z8AhUtLEQIHTssBnkQFnoECAgQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eonline.com%2Fnews%2F535435%2Famerican-idol-elimination-find-out-who-made-it-into-the-final-5&usg=AOvVaw2tuJUYRs5PfOL-1uzu4CV1https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiRz8GN38z8AhUtLEQIHTssBnkQtwJ6BAgbEAI&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eonline.com%2Fvideos%2F220964%2Fidol-cast-talks-c-j-harris-departure&usg=AOvVaw1uJCTcXs-BTf4qzo8Ey3dr), who appeared on the singing competition in 2014, [died](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj7isWc38z8AhXpIkQIHaOwCNMQFnoECB4QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eonline.com%2Fnews%2Fdeath&usg=AOvVaw01x0wBY6ughZcozBoyh3Yp) on Jan. "People ask me, ‘Are you C.J. Rest easy my dude." "My thoughts go out to his family. I'll always remember the good times we all had." "I love you dude. "CJ was my roommate on @americanidol during Hollywood week and then lived right next door to me and @realalexpreston during the live shows. We instantly became friends and formed a brotherhood pack," alongside contestants Alex Preston and Sam Woolf. [wrote](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cne-rYap20E/). [American Idol](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi88fX_3sz8AhVTK0QIHegsCloQFnoECCEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eonline.com%2Fnews%2Famerican_idol&usg=AOvVaw3yTgT0PzIXP7KPDOpeTp2A) family has lost a beloved member. There is currently no evidence of foul play, and his cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

C.J. Harris, a singer who competed on the 2014 season of American Idol, passed away on Sunday (Jan. 15). He was just 31 years old.

[tribute](https://www.instagram.com/stories/americanidol/3017169724455527639/) to the late singer on Monday (Jan. Just weeks ago, Harris kicked off the new year by promising new music was “coming soon” with a smiling selfie on his Eventually, the guitarist came in sixth place, being eliminated during Rock ‘n’ Roll / Country Week with dual performances of the Guess Who’s “American Woman” and Zac Brown Band’s “Whatever It Is.” Harris competed on season 13 of the singing competition, initially auditioning for judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. Harris, a singer who competed on the 2014 season of American Idol, died Sunday at age 31.The Jasper, Alabama, native was reportedly rushed to a local hospital after suffering a medical emergency, Harris was an incredible talent, and the news of his passing deeply saddens us.

C.J. Harris, the former American Idol contestant whose soulful voice wowed the judges and whose sweet demeanor won him legions of fans, has died of an ...

And on New Years Day, Harris posted on "And I mean that in the deepest way… That's why it's so believable and real." It wasn't until 2014 that Harris made his musical mark when he placed sixth in American Idol's 13th season. "She would sing to me over the phone and tears would just flow out of my eyes." "He said I didn't need to buy a whole new set of strings.

The Alabama native became known for his rendition of "Soulshine," by The Allman Brothers Band, which Keith Urban praised him for.

[according to Entertainment Tonight.](https://www.etonline.com/cj-harris-former-american-idol-contestant-dead-at-31-197457) He also toured with fellow "American Idol" contestants. She would sing to me over the phone and tears would just flow out of my eyes," he said. "I'm completely shocked. I know that's weird, but that's what I do." "When I was a little older, my granddad gave me a guitar. Curtis "C.J."

A spokesperson for the Walker County Coroner confirms to PEOPLE that Harris died on Sunday after he was rushed to the Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, ...

According to reports, Harris was rushed to hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack. The singer auditioned for Idol in late 2013 with a performance of ...

He was 23. 1, Harris wrote: “Happy New Years! “And I mean that in the deepest way.

Selon les membres de sa famille consultés par TMZ, il serait mort d'une crise cardiaque, dimanche soir à Jasper, en Alabama.

C’est pourquoi c’est si senti et vrai». Et d’une manière très profonde. Un ex-participant d’American Idol, CJ Harris, est mort à seulement 31 ans.

Former 'American Idol' star C.J. Harris has died aged 31 after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Singer and guitarist CJ Harris, who appeared on American Idol in 2014, has died aged 31.

Meuse continued: “I’m grateful that our paths crossed and that I can say you were (and always will be) a part of mine. “I’m very grateful to have gone through that incredible experience with him alongside Caleb and Alex,” he wrote. There are a lot of things I realize I will never understand — you leaving us so soon is one of those things. “You were taken from us way to soon. “He will be truly missed.” He was eliminated during the Rock ‘n’ Roll/ Country Week with performances of The Guess Who’s ‘American Woman’ and Zac Brown Band’s ‘Whatever It Is’.

Former 'American Idol' star C.J. Harris has died aged 31 after suffering an apparent heart attack.

And Sam Woolf added: "Cj was such a genuine and loving person. I cant believe this, I woke up and thought it was a dream. "Life is so fragile! And I mean that in the deepest way. He will be truly missed." I just believed it and I felt it."