C.J. Harris – Bio, Death Cause, Age, Wife, Family, Net Worth, Career

C.J. Harris was an American singer from Jasper, Alabama, who finished in sixth place on the thirteenth season of American Idol. He came to fame as a competitor on the well-known reality competition series “American Idol” in 2014. In his initial audition for the competition in 2014, he won over judges Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick, Jr. by performing Soulshine by the Allman Brothers Band. After singing Too Close, American Woman, and Free Fallin, Harris advanced to the top six but was eventually eliminated. He had previously performed for The Voice and The X-Factor auditions. continued performing after Idol and did so at other shows. Even while performing with Darius Rucker at The Grand Ole Opry, he was spotted. His debut single, “In Love”, was released in 2019. His earliest musical influences included Usher, Keith Sweat, and Darius Rucker. 

What was C.J. Harris famous for?

• C.J. Harris was a singer from Alabama. 
• He was famous for his appearance on American Idol during its thirteenth season. 
• His singing was mostly self-taught, and his own musical style was described by AL.com in 2014 as “Earthy roots rock, with blues and country influences.”
• He became known for his blend of rock, blues, and country sounds. 

Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant CJ Harris Dies At 31

Curtis “C.J.” Harris, a former contestant on “American Idol,” has died. C.J. Harris died on 15th January 2023 (Sunday) at a hospital in Jasper, Alabama, 13 days before his 32nd birthday. He dies at 31. TMZ reported that the suspected cause was a heart attack. His death was confirmed by a family member to TMZ on January 16, 2023. The family member told the publication that the man had apparently suffered a heart attack while in Jasper, Alabama, and had since passed away. 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, Alabama. CPR efforts were unsuccessful. 

The American Idol Instagram account shared a Stories tribute to the late singer on Monday (Jan. 16), writing, “C.J. Harris was an incredible talent, and the news of his passing deeply saddens us. He will be truly missed.”

Fellow “American Idol” Season 13 contestant Jessica Meuse posted a photograph of herself and Harris on Instagram following the news of his death. “I’m completely shocked. Your talent and smile will be missed, and the world is definitely a darker and eerily quieter place without you in it,” she wrote. “I’ll miss your random phone calls asking for life advice and talking about the music world.”

Where was C.J. Harris born?

C.J. Harris took birth on January 28, 1991. He was born and raised in Jasper, Alabama, U.S. By nationality, he was American and his ethnicity was American-African. His birth name was Curtis “CJ” Harris. For the last time, he celebrated his 31st birthday on January 28, 2022. Aquarius was his zodiac sign and his religion was Christian. He spent his summers working for his grandfather, whom he credited as a mentor. Details about his parents is still to get revealed yet.

At the age of 8, he started learning the guitar on a broken one gifted to him by his grandfather which had three strings. He was in the church choir growing up. His father, Stephanie Enis, died shortly before he made it onto American Idol. Details about his mother and education are still to get unfold yet. 

How was the career of C.J. Harris?

• His first “American Idol” audition was in the year 2010. Likewise, he had also auditioned unsuccessfully for “The X-Factor” and “The Voice”.
• He attended the bus tour auditions for American Idol’s thirteenth season in Tuscaloosa. He then auditioned before the judges in Salt Lake City. His audition performance of “Soulshine” was well-received, and in response, Keith Urban, a judge that year, said of Harris, “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.”
• Next, he joined with the season’s eventual winner, Caleb Johnson for a performance of Alex Clare’s “Too Close”. Harris was one of a few contestants paired together for an impromptu sing-off before he went to the semi-finals. The judges were impressed with both performances, however – Harris sang “Whipping Post” – and both contestants were put through. 
• In the semi-finals, Harris failed to receive enough votes to automatically advance into the finals. He was kept in the competition when the judges chose him as a Wild Card. 
• He reached the Top 10 alongside Dexter Roberts, a friend he had already known for several years from the Alabama music scene. After finishing in sixth and seventh place respectively, he along with Roberts returned to the American Idol stage for the season 13 finale, where they performed together alongside Darius Rucker.
• After his time on American Idol, he reunited with Darius Rucker for a performance at The Grand Ole Opry, participated in American Idol’s season 13 tour, and performed at the 2014 Foothills Festival in his hometown of Jasper.
• After that, he moved to Nashville, where he became roommates for a time with his fellow season 13 finalists Alex Preston and Sam Woolf. 
• In a post-Idol interview, he said that his preferred musical direction would be “a mix between the country, blues, soul, and Southern rock.” 
• In the year 2019, he released his debut single “In Love”. 

Who was C.J. Harris’s Wife?

C.J. Harris’s marital status is unknown at a moment. He kept his personal life secret. It is currently unknown whether he was wed or in a committed relationship when he passed away. There are no details regarding her relationship, girlfriend, or dating history with anyone. Only the fact is known that he is the father of two children. One of his children is Jordan Harris. His sexual orientaiton was straight and he was not gay. 

How much was C.J. Harris’s Net Worth?

C.J. Harris was an aspiring singer whose net worth was estimated to have between $1 million-$5 million at the time of his death. He was making his annual salary of thousand of dollars from his career. His main source of wealth came from the music industry. He lived a modest lifestyle during his lifetime.