Alex Miller's Drummer Killed
Credit: Country Revolution

During the 19th season of American Idol, Alex Miller gained a great deal of support from fans and judges. And although appearing to be a favorite in the show, he was sadly eliminated just before landing in the top 24 after he refused to perform a song outside of the country genre for Hollywood Week.

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Though he left the show, Miller continued to expand his career within the genre. But recently, he shared some terrible news about his drummer, Mark Laws, who was killed at a home in Tennessee.

Miller shared a heartbreaking post on Instagram with his caption saying, “My grandad once told me that you’ll have lots of friends in your life, but finding a try (sic) friend is something that is rare and special. My grandad was a true friend, and so was Mark Laws.”

Mark Laws, 62, was shot and killed on Sunday, May 25th. The Tennessean reports that he’s worked as Miller’s drummer and band leader for five years. Before Miller, he previously played for Little Jimmy Dickens, Larry Cordle, Bill Carlisle, and more.

Reports say that Laws’ stepson, Maxwell Madon, has been charged by the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department. Southeast Kentucky radio station WRIL-FM shared that Madon and his grandparents lived together. One Sunday, they began to argue, and it escalated. The alleged shooter also shot his hand and was transported to the hospital for treatment.

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Miller exclaims that “His loss to me is devastating, please pray for his family for me.”

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