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American Idol Star CJ Harris Death Cause
CJ Harris, an American Idol participant, passed away on Sunday at the age of 31.
The artist, who appeared to have a heart attack, was evacuated by paramedics from his hometown of Jasper, Alabama, to a nearby hospital. According to a TMZ report from Monday, the crooner, whose real name is Curtis “CJ” Harris, was declared dead shortly after entering the emergency hospital.
In 2014, the singer appeared on the reality TV program and advanced to the top six. He then became friends with Darius Rucker, who served as his mentor.
So young to pass: American Idol contestant CJ Harris died at the age of 31 on Sunday. Seen in 2014 in Hollywood
In his hometown of Jasper, Alabama: The artist appeared to have a heart attack and was rushed by ambulance to a nearby hospital. He was declared dead not long after entering the medical room, according to a TMZ report from Monday. Observed in 2014
A family member expressed their shock at his departure in a statement to the website.
His ascent to idoldom was rocky.
Harris initially tried out for The Voice and The X-Factor, but he was unsuccessful. That is when he decided to focus on American Idol, where he had a significant impact during the show’s 13th season in 2014.
He auditioned first in Tuscaloosa then in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Harris impressed judges with his rendition of the Allman Brothers Band’s classic hit tune Soulshine.
Judge Keith Urban told CJ, ‘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.’
Early: A family member spoke to the site sharing the family was in shock over his passing. Seen in 2014
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Then CJ sang Too Close, American Woman, and Free Fallin’.
He made it all the way to sixth place.
In 2014 he told The Hollywood Reporter he auditioned for American Idol on a whim. ‘I saw they were doing the bus tour and they were going to be 30 minutes down the road from me,’ he began.
He then added, ‘I said, “You know what? I’m going to give it another chance. I’ve gotten so much better, my voice has matured and my playing has gotten so much better. I’m 23, before you know it I’ll be 33 and I want to give it another chance,”‘ he shared.
He had a voice: Harris made a big impression when on American Idol nine years ago. He auditioned in Salt Lake City Utah in 2014. Harris impressed judges with his rendition of the Allman Brothers Band’s Soulshine. Seen in 2014
After moving to Nashville, he continued to have success, appearing alongside Darius Rucker at the Grand Ole Opry.
He also took part in the 13th season of American Idol’s tour.
Harris had previously disclosed his humble upbringing.
He began studying the guitar on a broken one his grandfather gave him when he was eight years old. Even though it just had three strings, that was enough to hook him on music. He also picked up the piano and sung in the church choir.
John Mayer, Keith Urban, and John Legend were a few of his musical influences.
He released an album named Small Town Boy as a self-employed musician before to appearing on American Idol.
