CJ Harris was an American singer.
Harris spent his summers working for his grandfather, whom he credits as a mentor.
At age 8, he started 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.
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 died from a suspected heart attack on January 15, 2023, at age 31 at a hospital in Jasper, Alabama.
CJ Harris (American Idol) Parents: Who Are CJ Harris’ Parents?
Stephanie En is the mother of CJ Harris but his father’s name is unknown. CJ’s father reportedly died shortly before he made it onto American Idol.
Although Stephanie Enis has been identified as CJ’s mother, her details are obscure to the public.