Canaan James Hill gave "the greatest performance" Lionel Richie has ever seen, and a handful of contestants were eliminated before the Top 24.

Updated: Jun 30, 2025 / 10:07 PM HST HONOLULU (KHON2) — “American Idol” 2025 finalist Thunderstorm Artis gave inmates a free concert at the Hālawa Correctional Facility on June 30.

Thunderstorm Artis is a Hawaii Recording Artist who lives with his family in Nashville, TN. He is the only Hawaii resident who has been on two national talent competitions and has gone all the way ...

Glory be to God! ️” John’s fellow Idol alumni were quick to respond. Thunderstorm Artis wrote, “Brother!!! Congratulations!!! I’ll have to come watch for sure.” ...

On this week's new episode of "American Idol," the remaining contestants stay at the Disneyland Resort and are set to light up the stage with Disney classics.