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

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.

We’re showcasing what Hawaii has, ’” said Thunderstorm’s sister, Praise ­Jesus Artis. “People always think that in order to do big shows and stuff on the island, you gotta bring in main ...

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HONOLULU (Island News) – Hawaii’s own Thunderstorm Artis is vying for a spot in the top eight of American Idol. Artis recently worked one-on-one with his musical inspiration, Grammy-winning ...

Ryan Seacrest joked about feeling 'depressed to be single' after a heartfelt performance by Thunderstorm Artis on 'American Idol'