Hawaii represented again on ‘American Idol’ by Thunderstorm Artis
That final audition for “American Idol,” the one that determines which hopefuls will actually compete on the ABC television show, doesn’t provide second chances.
Thunderstorm Artis, 29, who was born and raised in Hawaii and now lives in Nashville, Tenn., weighed the options and decided to go with an original, “Don’t Let Me Let You Go,” for his audition for “Idol” judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood — and received standing ovations from all three, along with a “golden ticket” to the competition in Hollywood.
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