American Idol will be back for a ninth season on ABC. It will mark the 24th year overall for the competition series.

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

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

During the April 27, 2025, episode of American Idol, Thunderstorm Artis captivated both the audience and guest mentor, legendary country music star James Taylor, with his heartfelt rendition of 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 ...

One of the Top 10 artists on American Idol Season 23 includes Thunderstorm Artis, a 29-year-old musician from Haleiwa, HI. As ...

American Idol will be back for a ninth season ... The April 27 episode that kicked off the live shows and featured guest mentor James Taylor rocked the 8-10 p.m. window with 5.31 million average ...

The "American Idol" Top 14 is fighting for a spot ... "You've Got a Friend" singer James Taylor took on a mentorship role. As Desmond rehearsed with Taylor, he admitted in an interview, "It's ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The next episode of "American Idol" 2025 airs Monday, May 5, at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. MT/PT. James Taylor launched his tour with perfect comic timing ...