{"id":14883,"date":"2025-04-07T00:28:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T00:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=14883"},"modified":"2025-04-07T00:28:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T00:28:50","slug":"thunderstorm-artis-a-nashville-based-singer-and-devoted-husband-and-father-took-the-american-idol-stage-with-a-deeply-personal-original-song-dont-let-me-let-you-go-written-for-his-wife-w","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=14883","title":{"rendered":"Thunderstorm Artis, a Nashville-based singer and devoted husband and father, took the American Idol stage with a deeply personal original song, Don\u2019t Let Me Let You Go. Written for his wife, whom he calls his anchor, the heartfelt lyrics resonated with the judges\u2014especially Carrie Underwood, who praised the line, I don\u2019t wanna lose you to find me. 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He has since performed with big-name artists like Jack Johnson.<\/p>\n<p>Now he\u2019s seeking another chance on ABC\u2019s \u201cAmerican Idol.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s competition is judged by musicians Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.<\/p>\n<p>Artis has advanced to the next round. 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