Arthur Gunn

S18 · Runner-up / S19 · Eliminated (6th–7th)

As of June 4, 2026

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).⁠[1][2][3]

Career

Before the show

  1. 2018He released the eight-song album Grahan in 2018. Sources give early 2018, August 10, 2018, and the year 2017.⁠[2][3][9]

During or around the show

  1. June 2020In June 2020 he was a featured singer at a virtual arts event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu.⁠[2]
  2. June 12, 2020Hollywood Records and 19 Recordings released his performance single Have You Ever Seen the Rain? on June 12, 2020.⁠[3]
  3. July 2020In July 2020 he released the seven-song project Self-Titled, produced with Angelo Tomas.⁠[2][3][10]
  4. March 22, 2021He released the Nepali-language album Khoj on March 22, 2021.⁠[1][3]

After the show

  1. May 14, 2021He released Save Me Now on May 14, 2021. He recorded it with Ross Copperman before leaving season 19.⁠[3][11]
  2. July 2021In July 2021 he played a show in Wichita, Kansas, his first live show since leaving season 19 earlier that year.⁠[11]
  3. August 20, 2021He released the single Rainy Days on August 20, 2021.⁠[1][3]
  4. November 8, 2021He released the Nepali-language EP Deha Ra Aatma on November 8, 2021.⁠[1][3]
  5. April 22, 2022He released the twelve-song album Tell Me, How Do You Sleep at Night? on April 22, 2022.⁠[1][3]
  6. January 1, 2024He released the album Ojhel on January 1, 2024.⁠[3]
  7. March 1, 2026Neetesh Jung Kunwar released the single Desh Ko Maya, featuring Arthur Gunn, on March 1, 2026.⁠[3]
  8. June 4, 2026He released the album Riti on June 4, 2026.⁠[3]

Date not documented

  1. He toured in Nepal to support Grahan.⁠[2]

Discography

TitleTypeYearLabelRIAA certificationU.S. sales
Grahan⁠[2][3][9]Album2018Dibesh Pokharel
Self-Titled⁠[2][3][9]Album2020Dibesh Pokharel
Khoj⁠[1][3]Album2021Dibesh Pokharel
Deha Ra Aatma⁠[1][3]EP2021Dibesh Pokharel
Tell Me, How Do You Sleep at Night?⁠[1][3]Album2022Dibesh Pokharel
Tell Me, How Do You Sleep at Night (Deluxe Remastered)⁠[3]Alternate editionAlbum2023Dibesh Pokharel
Ojhel⁠[3]Album2024Dibesh Pokharel
EP⁠[3]EP2025Dibesh Pokharel
Riti⁠[3]Album2026Dibesh Pokharel

Awards

Checked October 8, 2026; none found.

Sources

11 sources

  1. American Idol Runner-Up Arthur Gunn Releases New Album — Talent Recap, published April 22, 2022. News report. Retrieved October 8, 2026.
    Cited parts (6)
    • Earlier work: “whose real name is Dibesh Pokharel”
    • Earlier work: “released an album last year called Khoj”
    • Earlier work: “Rainy Days”
    • Earlier work: “Nepali-language EP called Deha Ra Aatma”
    • Lead: “has a new album out called Tell Me, How Do You Sleep at Night?”
    • Lead: “features twelve new songs”
  2. Arthur Gunn (Wikipedia revision 1294026957) — Wikipedia, updated June 5, 2025. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 8, 2026.
    Cited parts (5)
    • Lead: “runner-up finalist”
    • Lead: “eight-song debut album, ''Grahan'', in early 2018”
    • Post-Idol: “virtual arts event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu”
    • Post-Idol: “In July 2020, he released a seven-song album”
    • Early career: “He toured in Nepal to support the album”
  3. Apple album lookup for artist 1151995296 — Apple. Release database. Retrieved October 8, 2026.
    Cited parts (8)
    • Riti: "releaseDate":"2026-06-04T07:00:00Z"
    • Riti: "collectionName":"Riti"
    • Grahan: "copyright":"℗ 2018 Dibesh Pokharel"
    • Riti: "copyright":"℗ 2026 Dibesh Pokharel"
    • Have You Ever Seen the Rain? (Performance Version) - Single: "copyright":"℗ 2020 Hollywood Records, Inc./19 Recordings, Inc."
    • Save Me Now - Single: "copyright":"℗ 2021 19 Recordings, Inc. under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (US) LLC"
    • Grahan: "releaseDate":"2018-08-10T07:00:00Z"
    • Have You Ever Seen the Rain? (Performance Version) - Single: "releaseDate":"2020-06-12T07:00:00Z"
  4. Arthur Gunn — Wikipedia, updated June 5, 2025. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 7, 2026.
    Cited parts (2)
    • Lead sentence: “born October 24, 1997”
    • Infobox, Born line (birth_date): {{birth date and age|1997|10|24}}
  5. List of American Idol finalists — Wikipedia, updated June 10, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (2)
    • Contestants table, row Arthur Gunn: Season 18, Place finish Runner-up
    • Contestants table, row Arthur Gunn: Season 19, Place finish 6th-7th
  6. American Idol season 18 — Wikipedia, updated July 21, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (2)
    • Lead section; Top 5 – Finale (May 17) table; Elimination chart, row Arthur Gunn: Pl. 2, 5/17 Runner-up: “with Arthur Gunn finishing as the runner-up”
    • Lead section (season 18 article): “with Gunn ultimately being selected by the public's votes to join Season 19. He tied with Hunter Metts for sixth place.”
  7. 'American Idol' crowns Season 3 winner virtually — CNN, published May 18, 2020, updated May 18, 2020. News report. Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Article body: “Gunn,22, was the runner-up.”
  8. American Idol season 19 — Wikipedia, updated July 21, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • The Comeback (April 19) table; Top 7 – Coldplay & Mother's Day (May 9) table (Eliminated); Elimination chart, row Arthur Gunn: Pl. 6, Top 7 column (5/9)
  9. MusicBrainz release groups for Arthur Gunn — MusicBrainz. Release database. Retrieved October 8, 2026.
    Cited parts (4)
    • Grahan: "first-release-date":"2017"
    • Grahan: "id":"d0e14d56-3cf9-42b6-b0f0-9168d656f421"
    • Self-Titled: "first-release-date":"2020-07-15"
    • Self-Titled: "id":"6a772441-def3-455b-bdb5-86c595b3ef8f"
  10. American Idol's Arthur Gunn Drops Funky, Breezy Self-Titled EP (Audio) — mjsbigblog, published July 16, 2020, updated July 17, 2020. News report. Retrieved October 8, 2026.
    Cited parts (2)
    • Lead: “his first post-show EP”
    • Credits: “The EP is presented by Dibesh Pokharel.”
  11. American Idol's Arthur Gunn Releases New Single, Teases More Music — Talent Recap, published August 24, 2021. News report. Retrieved October 8, 2026.
    Cited parts (4)
    • Live return: “Save Me Now”
    • Live return: “Ross Copperman”
    • Live return: “played a gig in Wichita, Kansas”
    • Live return: “voted off Season 19 of American Idol earlier this year”

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