Nashville-based country rocker Bo Bice took the national spotlight during the fourth season of “American Idol” in 2005, when he finished second to country starlet Carrie Underwood. He’s now released three albums, and he’ll bring his latest to the Rochester Opera House on Thursday, Dec. 1.

Bice launched his music career gigging in various Southern clubs as a member of several bands in the early 2000s. Following his “Idol” run, he released his debut album, “The Real Thing,” which included the chart-topping single “Inside Your Heaven” (both the album and single earned gold record awards). He followed with “See the Light” in 2007 and “3” in 2010.

Bice’s visit follows that of fellow “Idol” finalist Scott MacIntyre, who finished eighth in 2009. He performed at The Music Hall in Portsmouth as part of the “Voices of Vision” concert in October.

The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com. Tickets are $20 to $27.