As we previously reported, American Idol isn’t the first reality singing competition for Top 12’s Thunderstorm Artis. Five years ago, he was a contestant on The Voice, finishing in second place, and has since built his music career to the point where he’s earning his living full-time making music. Even so, he decided try his hand at Idol.

The field is shrinking, and the tension is mounting, as Hawaii-born Thunderstorm Artis continues his quest to reach the winner’s circle on Season 23 of “American Idol.”