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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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) to meeting his musical hero. Artis got to perform James Taylor's "Fire and ...

"It had hints of James Taylor but it had a lot of you," Luke ... But way to be you, beneath the Thunderstorm Artis." Judge Lionel Richie made sure to let the contestant know that he had a high ...

"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 ...