Arthur Gunn
Season 18 · Runner-upSeason 19 · Eliminated (6th–7th)
Where are they now
Arthur Gunn (Dibesh Pokharel), runner-up on American Idol season 18, released the album Riti on June 4, 2026. Earlier albums include Grahan (2018), Khoj (2021), and Tell Me, How Do You Sleep at Night? (2022).
Key figures
- Career score17 points of 100Rank on Encore Index: #87 (tie) of 688
- Studio albums5 studio albumsRank on Encore Index: #18 (tie) of 238
- Wikipedia views, 12 months54,168 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #68 of 303
- Wikipedia views since 2015644,210 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #76 of 303
Interest over time
Monthly views of the English Wikipedia article, February 2020 – September 2026.
Career
- 2018
He released the eight-song album Grahan in 2018. Sources give early 2018, August 10, 2018, and the year 2017.
- 2020
American Idol, season 18
Runner-up
- 2020
In June 2020 he was a featured singer at a virtual arts event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu.
- 2020
Hollywood Records and 19 Recordings released his performance single Have You Ever Seen the Rain? on June 12, 2020.
- 2020
In July 2020 he released the seven-song project Self-Titled, produced with Angelo Tomas.
- 2021
American Idol, season 19
Eliminated (6th–7th)
- 2021
He released the Nepali-language album Khoj on March 22, 2021.
- 2021
He released Save Me Now on May 14, 2021. He recorded it with Ross Copperman before leaving season 19.
- 2021
In July 2021 he played a show in Wichita, Kansas, his first live show since leaving season 19 earlier that year.
- 2021
He released the single Rainy Days on August 20, 2021.
- 2021
He released the Nepali-language EP Deha Ra Aatma on November 8, 2021.
- 2022
He released the twelve-song album Tell Me, How Do You Sleep at Night? on April 22, 2022.
- 2024
He released the album Ojhel on January 1, 2024.
- 2026
Neetesh Jung Kunwar released the single Desh Ko Maya, featuring Arthur Gunn, on March 1, 2026.
- 2026
He released the album Riti on June 4, 2026.
More milestones
- Date not documented
He toured in Nepal to support Grahan.
Discography
| Title | Type | Year | Label | RIAA certification | U.S. sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grahan | Album | 2018 | Dibesh Pokharel | Not documented | Not documented |
| Self-Titled | Album | 2020 | Dibesh Pokharel | Not documented | Not documented |
| Khoj | Album | 2021 | Dibesh Pokharel | Not documented | Not documented |
| Deha Ra Aatma | EP | 2021 | Dibesh Pokharel | Not documented | Not documented |
| Tell Me, How Do You Sleep at Night? | Album | 2022 | Dibesh Pokharel | Not documented | Not documented |
| Tell Me, How Do You Sleep at Night (Deluxe Remastered)Alternate edition | Album | 2023 | Dibesh Pokharel | Not documented | Not documented |
| Ojhel | Album | 2024 | Dibesh Pokharel | Not documented | Not documented |
| EP | EP | 2025 | Dibesh Pokharel | Not documented | Not documented |
| Riti | Album | 2026 | Dibesh Pokharel | Not documented | Not documented |
Cover images: Cover Art Archive (MusicBrainz).
Sources
- American Idol Runner-Up Arthur Gunn Releases New Album — Talent Recap, April 22, 2022.
- Arthur Gunn (Wikipedia revision 1294026957) — Wikipedia, June 5, 2025.
- Apple album lookup for artist 1151995296 — Apple.
- List of American Idol finalists — Wikipedia, June 10, 2026.
- American Idol season 18 — Wikipedia, July 21, 2026.
- 'American Idol' crowns Season 3 winner virtually — CNN, May 18, 2020.
- American Idol season 19 — Wikipedia, July 21, 2026.
- Arthur Gunn — Wikipedia, June 5, 2025.
- MusicBrainz release groups for Arthur Gunn — MusicBrainz.
- American Idol's Arthur Gunn Drops Funky, Breezy Self-Titled EP (Audio) — mjsbigblog, July 16, 2020.
- American Idol's Arthur Gunn Releases New Single, Teases More Music — Talent Recap, August 24, 2021.
- Monthly pageviews of the English Wikipedia article "Arthur Gunn", February 2020 – September 2026 — Wikimedia Foundation.
- 'American Idol' features a Disney songbook night — KTVZ, May 3, 2021.
