CJ Harris, an American Idol contestant who completed in sixth place in Season 13, has died, in line with a report from TMZ. He was 31 years previous.
A rustic, rock and soul singer who hailed from Jasper, Ala., Harris’ highly effective voice and magnetic stage presence drew reward from the Idol judges, together with Keith Urban.
“You sing as a result of it’s important to sing, not since you wish to sing,” City instructed Harris after one efficiency, in line with AL.com. “That is why it is so plausible and actual…I simply believed it and I felt it.”
A get-to-know-you video that Idol aired throughout Harris’ season describes him as a uncooked expertise who grew up enjoying soccer in highschool, however at all times had goals of musical stardom.
“I wanna be someone,” he says within the video, “I wanna be greater than only a individual employed at a job, working day by day.” He additionally launched viewers on the time to his younger son, saying, “he deserves greater than what I’ve ever had and greater than what I’ve ever seen.”
Throughout the competitors, Harris drew in followers with performances of songs just like the Allman Brothers Band’s “Whipping Submit” and Tom Petty’s “Free Falling.” His ultimate efficiency was a rendition of Zac Brown Band‘s “No matter It Is.” Harris had lengthy named Darius Rucker as an affect — the nation star’s “Alright” was his music of selection throughout his High 8 efficiency — and after his time on the present was over, he carried out with Rucker on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry.
Harris’ debut single, “In Love,” got here out in 2019.
Per TMZ, a member of the family says that Harris died on Sunday (Jan. 15) after struggling an obvious coronary heart assault in his hometown of Jasper. He was rushed to the hospital, however efforts to avoid wasting his life had been unsuccessful.
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