'American Idol' Alum C.J. Harris Dead at 31

American Idolalum C.J. Harris, who placed sixth on the show’s 13th season in 2014, has died. He was 31. 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. TMZwas first to report the news. Jessica Meuse, who competed on season 13 ofIdolalongside Harris, remembered the star in an Instagram tribute.

'American Idol' Alum C.J. Harris' Cause of Death Revealed as Heart Attack

American Idolalum C.J. Harris' cause of death has been revealed. The musician — who finished sixth on the show’s 13th season in 2014 — died of a heart attack on Sunday, a spokesperson for the Walker County Coroner confirms to PEOPLE. Harris was rushed to the hospital in Jasper, Alabama, where CPR efforts were unsuccessful. He was 31. “C.J. Harris was an incredible talent, and the news of his passing deeply saddens us.

'American Idol' Alum Colton Dixon Expecting First Child with Wife Annie: We're 'Ecstatic'

The “Miracles” singer and formerAmerican Idolcontestant is expecting his first child with wifeAnniethis fall, his rep confirms exclusively to PEOPLE. “Becoming a dad is something I’ve always looked forward to. Whether seeing other kids with their parents or reminiscing on the times I had with my own when I was young, these are moments to be cherished,” says Dixon, 28. “Annie and I are ecstatic about this exciting new chapter! We are also relieved that this is no longer a secret.

'American Idol' Alum Constantine Maroulis Reveals He's Been 'Clean and Sober' for Over 20 Months

Photo: Rich Fury/Getty Images Constantine Maroulis says hehas not consumed drugs or alcoholfor nearly two years. “I’ve been actually clean and sober now over 20 months, no drinks … and just kinda working on myself a lot,” the 45-year-old American Idol alum toldOK! Magazinefrom his New Jersey home on Thursday. Maroulis, who placed sixth in season 4 of the hit show in 2005, committed to the change shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020.

'American Idol' Alum Danny Gokey and Wife Leyicet Welcome Son Emanuel: 'We Are So Excited'

Photo: Danny Gokey/Instagram David Gokeyis a father of four! TheAmerican Idolseason 8 finalist, 39, and his wife Leyicet have welcomed the newest member of their family, a son named Emanuel Daniel Gokey, on Friday. The singer shared the joyous news on Instagram, posting a photo of himself and his three children,Gabriel Daniel, who turns 2 on August 29,Victoria Isabella, 4½, andDaniel Emanuel, 6½, sweetly looking over Emmanuel as he rested in his hospital bassinet.