Josh Gracin leaves Psychiatric Facility after Suicide Note

American Idol star Josh Gracin has been discharged from an inpatient psychiatric facility in Tennessee.

The country singer checked himself in (via police escort) after a disturbing suicide note on Facebook late last week and was put on a 5150 psychiatric hold.

He wrote:

"Please remember me as someone who gave his all in music. … Pray for my family as they carry on in this world without me. Goodbye."

Gracin, who finished fourth on American Idol Season Two has since made this statement on Facebook:

As many of you know, Josh Gracin has been battling depression and as a result found himself in a personal crisis yesterday. Thanks to the outpouring of concern from family, friends, fans and the police, Josh was admitted to the hospital for observation.

With family by his side, Josh has since been discharged from the hospital and has voluntarily checked himself into an inpatient facility to seek the help he needs.

Josh has released the following statement:

“I want to thank you all for your prayers and support. I take responsibility for my actions and apologize dearly for what I have put my family through. With the help of my family and friends, I am getting help. Again, thank you for your love and I will see you very soon.”

Josh Gracin's last album was Redemption released in 2011 and landed at #39 on the U.S. Country Chart. He is #15 on the all-time album sales chart for American Idol selling 804,000 units -- a few thousand more than Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks.

American Idol nearly lost another family member this week. Just last August 2, 2014, Season 7's Michael Johns died of a blood clot.

H/T: Billboard