Even as his soulful voice reaches fans across the globe, Thunderstorm Artis still answers calls with an 808 number.

The 29-year-old singer earned praise from all three judges and Taylor himself with a cover of "Fire and Rain." ...

An " American Idol " contestant impressed legendary singer-songwriter and musician James Taylor with a rendition of one of ...

One of the Top 10 artists on American Idol Season 23 includes Thunderstorm Artis, a 29-year-old musician from Haleiwa, HI. As ...

Thunderstorm Artis may be one of the Top 12 contestants on American Idol now, but that doesn’t mean he’s immune (or averse) ...

Thunderstorm Artis selected Fire and Rain for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame theme night and performed it in front of its original artist, James Taylor. This decision turned into one of the key moments ...

During the April 27, 2025, episode of American Idol, Thunderstorm Artis captivated both the audience and guest mentor, legendary country music star James Taylor, with his heartfelt rendition of Taylor ...

"A fine choice," Taylor quipped in response. John Shearer/Getty; Disney/Eric McCandless James Taylor and Thunderstorm Artis In a clip of their coaching session, Artis then performed his cover of ...

The songs were sung, the votes were counted and Hawaii’s Thunderstorm Artis survived another cut in the field to become a Top 8 contestant on “American Idol.” Voting opened at the top of the broadcast ...