“I felt like I went out there and I gave it the best that I could,” Artis says. “It was such a beautiful night to be able to do a second round of Disney songs. It was so special. Getting a standing ovation for both of them was just a blessing.”

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

Ryan Seacrest shared a confession about his love life during a recent episode of American Idol, leaving some viewers speechless. The jaw-dropping moment happened after contestant Thunderstorm Artis performed a touching original song called “Out of the Blue” in honor of his wife,

Here's who made the top 3 on "American Idol" 2025: John Foster, an 18-year-old college student from Addis, Louisiana. Breanna Nix, a 25-year-old stay-at-home mom from Denton, Texas. Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi.

Breanna Nix stepped into the top three on American Idol Monday calling it the "most insane, amazing experience" of her life. The 25-year-old from Denton, Texas, is the lone female contestant remaining alongside Jamal Roberts,

Thunderstorm Artis is officially one of American Idol's Top 5 contestants; but there was a time he was "terrified" of entering another competitive show.

In the first half of May 11's Episode 16, Lin-Manuel Miranda helped the Top 7 contestants strike the right chord with beloved songs from the Disney and Pixar film archive. Then an "Alice in Wonderland" outfit-wearing Carrie Underwood realized she would be struggling to contain her emotions for the second half,

Hawaii’s Thunderstorm Artis has made it to the Top Seven on “American Idol.” On May 11, viewers will be able to vote for the Top Five before the live finale next weekend. The 29-year-old Haleiwa native said he feels extremely blessed and grateful to be on this journey.