Hawaii-born Thunderstorm Artis has taken another step towards the winner’s circle with audience voting elevating him to Top 12 status Sunday on “American Idol.” The Top 12 will compete Monday [April 28], with a second round of live audience voting determining who among the Tlop 12 will become this season’s Top 10. The Top 10 will be announced at the end of the show on Monday.

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.”