“American Idol” alum CJ Harris has died after being rushed to the hospital for undisclosed reasons.
According to reports, his death was confirmed by a representative of the Walker County Coroner’s Office. At this time, the office has not released any further information on the cause of death, although it has been revealed that there was no apparent foul play.
Harris came into the spotlight following her appearance on “American Idol” season 13. He ended the season in sixth place. In an interview in 2014, he credited his mother and uncle as the inspiration behind his pursuit of music.
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The cause of CJ Harris’ death is still unclear
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follow DiversityHarris died Sunday after a medical emergency that left him hospitalized at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Ala.
The singer who was born on January 28, 1991 died almost two weeks before he would have celebrated his 32nd birthday. According to reports, his death was confirmed by a representative for the Walker County Coroner’s Office.
No further details on the cause of death have been shared by the office, although it has been claimed that no foul play was involved. Funeral arrangements have not yet been disclosed by the family, which is currently mourning the death of the “American Idol” alum.
Earlier this month, Harris shared an image of herself on Facebook with a caption revealing she plans to release new music for her fans. In the post, she wore an alluring smile and looked healthy, which left many fans shocked by her death.
Fans React To Singer’s Death
Unsurprisingly, fans descended on the post to mourn his death after the news spread on social media.
A close fan said, “I was shocked. It doesn’t even seem real. Your heart and soul for music is a force to be reckoned with. I just can’t shake this. You are the best, Rip in heaven Cj .gone too soon.”
Another follower wrote, “CJ, you left this world too soon. You are just getting started. No one knows why goodness leaves us too soon. Now you are singing with the angels. Prayers for all your family and friends. Go Rest High On That Mountain.”
Another follower wrote, “I am so sorry to your family, friends and all of us that you touched with your precious gift. God is calling you home, sweet man.”
CJ Harris’ seriousness on ‘The American Idol’
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Harris’s rise to fame came during her appearance on “American Idol” season 13. She previously auditioned for the Fox series in 2010 along with other reality singing competitions but failed to impress the judges.
However, Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick Jr., the judges of “American Idol” season 13, were impressed with his performance of the Allman Brothers’ “Soulshine.” He was then selected to scale through the preliminary elimination stages
Harris would continue to earn spots in subsequent episodes but would eventually end the season in sixth place overall.
After her stint on “American Idol,” Harris joined finalists from the competition on the series’ live tour. He performed at the Foothills Festival that same year, wowing an audience from his hometown of Jasper.
CJ Harris’ Family Inspired His Music
Back in 2014, the father of two opened up about the inspiration behind his pursuit of a music career, crediting two key family members.
At the time, he shared that his uncle had given him a guitar that “had three strings on it.” Despite his dire situation, Harris practiced with and “would tune it in such a way that when I strummed it, it sounded like it was in any key.”
He said, per Hollywood Reporter, “I found a different sound. I just love music, so I really try to find sounds that I really like and just play them. I know it’s weird, but that’s what I do.”
The singer also recalled an instance of his mother singing to him when she visited him while he was in prison.
Harris added, “I was six years old, and my mother was in prison. He would sing to me over the phone, and tears would flow out of my eyes.
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