C.J. Harris had an estimated net worth of $5 million at the time of his death. He made this money through his career as a singer.
The American singer Curtis Harris finished in sixth place on the thirteenth season of American Idol.
Born and raised in Jasper, Alabama, Harris spent his summers working for his grandfather, whom he credits as a mentor.
At age 8, he began 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 fame after auditioning for FOX’s American Idol in 2014 where he wowed the judges with a rousing rendition of Allman Brother’s Band Soulshine.
The singer was chosen by the panel as a ‘wildcard’ in the semi-finals of the thirteenth season of American Idol and finished sixth on the show.
He had previously auditioned for The Voice and The X-Factor.
Following American Idol, CJ went on to perform several shows including performing at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville with American singer Darius Rucker, who became his mentor.
In 2019, Harris released his debut single, “In Love”.
CJ Harris reportedly died from a suspected heart attack on January 15, 2023 at age 31 at a hospital in Jasper, Alabama.