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- C.J. Harris, the former "American Idol" contestant whose soulful voice wowed the judges and whose sweet demeanor won him legions of fans, has died of an apparent heart attack.
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- Carrie Underwood. How she finished: Season 4 Winner. Net worth: $140 million. Our favorite country sensation has come a long way since she first auditioned in 2004.
- Kelly Clarkson. How she finished: Season 1 Winner. Net worth: $50 million. The American Idol alum has been making headlines with The Kelly Clarkson Show, which has been going strong for five seasons.
- Adam Lambert. How he finished: Season 8 Runner-Up. Net worth: $45 million. The Grammy-nominated singer knew how to command the stage ever since he competed on Idol.
- Jennifer Hudson. How she finished: Season 3 Finalist, 7th Place. Net worth: $30 million. Although she wasn’t crowned the champion of American Idol, she did one better and accomplished the rare feat of winning all four of the major American entertainment awards.
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- C.J. Harris. Harris, who placed sixth on American Idol's 13th season in 2014, died on Jan. 15, 2023. He was 31. A spokesperson for the Walker County Coroner confirmed to PEOPLE that Harris died after he was rushed to the Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama.
- Willie Spence. Willie Spence died on Oct. 11, 2022, at the age of 23 following a car accident in Jasper, Tennessee. The singer placed second on the competition series in 2021 during season 19.
- Nikki McKibbin. Nikki McKibbin, who competed on American Idol's very first season and finished third after Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, died after an aneurysm on Oct.
- Haley Smith. On September 3, 2019, it was reported that Haley Smith, who auditioned for season 11 of American Idol, had died in a motorcycle crash in Maine.
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- C.J. Harris. placed sixth on American Idol season 13. He earned a golden ticket from the judges, Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and Harry Connick, Jr.
- Willie Spence. American Idol season 19 runner-up Willie was known for his soulful vocals and kind heart. At his audition, he stunned judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan with his version of "Diamonds."
- Nikki McKibbin. Nikki placed third on American Idol season 1. She was the first rocker on the show, and showcased her incredible vocals on songs such as "Total Eclipse of the Heart," "Piece of My Heart," "Heartbreaker," "Black Velvet," and "Edge of Seventeen."
- Haley Smith. Haley auditioned for the American Idol series during season 11 with the song, "Tell Me Something Good." She earned a golden ticket, but did not make it past the Hollywood Round.
- Nikki McKibbin (season 1) Nikki McKibbin was part of the very first season of American Idol, which propelled the show and its cast to superstardom. Nikki was part of that winning formula, as the hard rocker made her way to the Final 3 alongside Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini.
- Willie Spence (season 19) Willie Spence hooked audiences with his soulful voice. His talent and personality took him all the way to the finale of Idol season 19 on ABC, where he ultimately finished as runner-up.
- Rickey Smith (season 2) Rickey Smith won America over immediately with his infectious smile and warm personality. He was ultimately eliminated in 8th place on Idol season 2.
- Marque Lynche (season 3) Marque Lynche made the Top 32 of season 3 as the first televised audition of the season, though he did not ultimately made it to the finals.
Jan 15, 2023 · Mandisa. DATE OF DEATH: April 18, 2024 AGE AT DEATH: 47. The Grammy-winning Christian Gospel singer, who got her big break as a contestant on season five of American Idol, died on Thursday, April ...
Jun 16, 2023 · Nikki McKibbin, who appeared alongside Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini on season 1, died in November 2020 at the age of 42. The Fear Factor alum, who finished in third place on the...
Jan 16, 2023 · C.J. Harris, the former "American Idol" contestant whose soulful voice wowed the judges and whose sweet demeanor won him legions of fans, has died of an apparent heart attack. He was 31 years...
