Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/12/1995 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Oahu, Hawaii, USA |
Latest News about Thunderstorm Artis
Thunderstorm Artis released a new song titled 'Saved My Life' and described it as the first of several planned releases for 2026. The update indicated that he continued focusing on original music after his American Idol run.
Thunderstorm Artis finished in the Top 5 of American Idol Season 23 after advancing through multiple live rounds, including the Top 10 and Top 8. Reports from the show’s run also note that he had previously placed third on The Voice Season 18, making him a familiar face to reality TV viewers.
Thunderstorm Artis was eliminated from American Idol Season 23 during the mid-May live voting rounds, according to coverage of the episode. The elimination came after he had already reached the Top 8 and remained one of the season’s most notable returning competition singers.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Derek Artis |
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| Stage Name Origin | Adopted 'Thunderstorm' as a symbolic representation of spiritual intensity, emotional clarity, and transformative energy. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' (183 cm) |
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| Weight | 75 Kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Homeschooling |
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| Highest Qualification | High School |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Faith Artis |
| Marriage Date | 11/04/2020 |
Family
| Father | Ron Artis |
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| Mother | Victoria Artis |
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| Spouse | Faith Artis |
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Career
| Debut EP | Haunted (2018) |
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| Debut Single | Sedona (2020) |
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| Note | Moved to Nashville to pursue a full-time musical career. |
Favourites
| Snack | Poke bowl from Waialua General Store |
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| Shave Ice Place | General Store on the North Shore, Hawaii |
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| Drink | P.O.G. |
| Beach | Waimea Bay |
| Hike Trail | Ka‘au Crater Hike, near the Pali. |
| NFL Team | San Francisco 49ers |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/thunderstormartis/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/ThunderstormArtis | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqZACBQRbYtIKoTHTVBh5ag |
| https://x.com/Thunder_artis | |
| TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thunderstormartis |
| Official Website | https://www.thunderstormartis.com/about |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Thunderstorm Artis grew up in a middle-class family and has a unique name chosen by his parents who thought they were having twins. | |
| 2. He was inspired by his parents to become a musician, learning multiple instruments. | |
| 3. His father had notable music experience but passed away in 2010 due to a heart attack. | |
| 4. Artis used singing as a therapeutic outlet to address personal challenges. | |
| 5. He pursued a brief interest in surfing before a shoulder injury ended that hobby. | |
| 6. Director Jon Chu discovered him at an ice cream shop and later invited him to perform at his wedding. | |
| 7. Artis sent an email to The Voice show, recommended by Jon Chu. | |
| 8. He describes himself as naturally shy. | |
| 9. His diverse musical influences include Folk, Rock, Soul and Country. | |
| 10. He has performed at religious programs and studied part-time to become a pastor. | |
| 11. Multi-instrumentalist skilled in piano, guitar, harmonica, and drums. | |
| 12. Grew up performing with his family band, Ron Artis Family Band, at their shop in Haleiwa. |