The 29-year-old singer earned praise from all three judges and Taylor himself with a cover of "Fire and Rain." James Taylor impressed by “American Idol ”hopeful Thunderstorm Artis: 'I see him ...

During Sunday night's episode of "American Idol," contestant Thunderstorm Artis took the stage and sang Taylor's "Fire and Rain." Artis delivered a moving performance with his guitar, which "Idol ...

The speed of competition is accelerating and Hawaii-­born Thunderstorm Artis continues battling for a chance to get to the winner’s circle ... Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor.

Thunderstorm Artis Is a Big James Taylor Fan Even minus the parenting tips, working with James Taylor on American Idol was a huge honor for Thunderstorm Artis. He’s been a fan of the “You’ve ...

1 /3 VIDEO COURTESY AMERICAN IDOL Thunderstorm Artis performs Bob Marley 's "Is This Love." DISNEY /ERIC MCCANDLESS Thunderstorm Artis performs with his guitar. 2 /3 DISNEY /ERIC MCCANDLESS ...

DISNEY American Idol contestants, from left, Canaan James Hill, Thunderstorm Artis, Desmond Roberts, Grayson Torrence, Drew Ryn, Filo, Amanda Barise, John Foster, Olivier Bergeron and Josh King ...

CHRISTOPHER WILLARD / DISNEY Hawaii-born Thunderstorm Artis performs at the “American Idol ” singing competition. CHRISTOPHER WILLARD / DISNEY Hawaii-born Thunderstorm Artis performs at the ...

James Taylor and Thunderstorm Artis In a clip of their coaching session, Artis then performed his cover of Taylor's 1970 hit, as he sat back on a stool and watched.

Whether or not he becomes the next American Idol, Thunderstorm Artis is already living his dream.. On Sunday's episode of the singing competition series, the 29-year-old musician came face-to-face ...