American Idol Drummer Mark Laws Killed in Tennessee Shooting

Mark Laws, a respected drummer and band leader for American Idol alum Alex Miller, was fatally shot by his stepson Maxwell Alan Madon at a home in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Laws, aged 62, had a notable career playing with country music legends such as Little Jimmy Dickens, Larry Cordle, and Bill Carlisle, and had been working with Miller for the past five years. The shooting followed a heated argument between Madon and his grandparents, escalating when Laws intervened, leading to Madon's arrest on criminal homicide charges. Miller expressed his deep sorrow on social media, calling Laws a true friend and requesting prayers for the family during this devastating time. Funeral services for Laws were held in Middlesboro, Kentucky, and he was laid to rest in Arthur, Tennessee. The incident has deeply affected the country music community and Miller, who continues to honor Laws' legacy.