CJ Harris was an American singer.
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Raised in Jasper, Alabama, Harris spent his summers working for his grandfather, whom he credits as a mentor.
At age 8, he commenced learning the guitar on a broken one gifted to him by his grandfather; it only had three strings. Harris also played piano and his singing was mostly self-taught.
Harris shot to prominence in 2014 after auditioning on American Idol season 13, where he wowed the judges with a rousing rendition of Allman Brother’s Band Soulshine.
Harris was chosen by the panel as a ‘wildcard’ in the semi-finals and he finished in sixth place on the show.
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He had previously auditioned for The Voice and The X-Factor.
After American Idol, CJ went on to perform in several shows.
Harris released his debut single, “In Love” in 2019.
CJ Harris passed away from a suspected heart attack on January 15, 2023, at age 31 at a hospital in Jasper, Alabama.
CJ Harris (American Idol) Wife: Was CJ Harris Married?
CJ Harris often kept his personal life private, hence it is unknown whether he was married or not at the time of his passing.


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