Breaking: C.J. Harris, a singer-songwriter from Jasper, Ala., who competed on “American Idol,” has died. He was 31.
, Harris dedicated his cover of the Allman Brothers Band’s “Soul Shine” to his late father. At 22 years old, the guitar teacher and father scored yes votes from all three celebrity judges at the time: Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban.
Throughout the competition, Harris performed songs including Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin’,” John Mayer’s “Gravity,” Ray LaMontagne’s “Shelter,” the SteelDrivers’ “If It Hadn’t Been for Love,” the Guess Who’s “American Woman” and the Marshall Tucker Band’s “Can’t You See,” as well as Darius Rucker’s “Radio” and “Alright.” The judges deemed him a “special” talent with a moving “cry” in his voice and an innate ability to connect with the audience on an emotional level.
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