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

Thunderstorm Artis may be one of the Top 12 contestants on American Idol now, but that doesn’t mean he’s immune (or averse) to meeting his musical hero. Artis got to perform James Taylor's "Fire and ...

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 ...

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

American Idol' finalist Thunderstorm Artis got more than career advice when mentor James Taylor stopped by the set.

During a recent break in production, Thunderstorm Artis chatted about some of his "American Idol" highlights — including working with the legendary James Taylor.

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

“I see him as sort of a version of me,” Taylor said after working with Artis. He also called Artis’ version of the song “really unique,” saying he’d never heard a similar twist on “Fire and Rain” ...

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

Thunderstorm Artis performed "Colors of the Wind" from the 1995 film 'Pocahontas' during Disney Night on 'American Idol.' ...

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 ...

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 ...