This American Idol contestant to headline at Blue Note Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi residents watched some of his performances on television as part of Season 23 of “American Idol.” Now this singer, who grew up on the North Shore of Oʻahu, is coming back for a day of concerts.

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Katie Helland

May 30, 2025less than a minute read

Thunderstorm Artis
Thunderstorm Artis (Blue Note Hawaiʻi)

Thunderstorm Artis, a top contestant for the latest season of “American Idol” is set to perform two shows at Blue Note Hawaiʻi on Friday, June 27. Thunderstorm previously competed in “American Idol: Season 23,” where he was one of the top five contestants.

Artis is no stranger to musical competitions. He placed third in “The Voice” in 2020. Since then, he became a husband and the father of two boys. He also writes music. This month, Artis released his latest single “I Just Want You to Know” to Spotify on May 18.

Artis and his wife, Faith, and their two kids have been based in Nashville since 2019, but his mother and sisters still live in Hawaiʻi. He visits multiple times a year, Artis told Aloha State Daily just ahead of his last “American Idol” performance.

His “American Idol” journey started with an audition where he sang a song he had written called “Don’t Let Me Let You Go.”

Follow Artis on Instagram, Spotify or YouTube. The shows start at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Blue Note Hawaiʻi. $45 - $55. Get tickets.

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Katie Helland

Arts, Culture & Entertainment Reporter

Katie Helland is an Arts, Culture & Entertainment Reporter for Aloha State Daily.