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‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Honors Maui Wildfire Victims With Heartfelt Performance: “You’re Always In My Prayers”

Posted on August 14, 2023

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Melinda Lorge

“The devastating news of Maui hits harder than I can express,” Tongi captioned his musical dedication.

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Iam Tongi Nearly Quit Music Before Winning ‘American Idol’: See How His Mom Saved His Music Career

Posted on July 15, 2023

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Melinda Lorge

“After my dad passed away, I didn’t want to do music anymore,” Tongi revealed.

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‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Explains Why He Didn’t Remove His Hat During National Anthem Performance At Home Run Derby

Posted on July 11, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

First try at singing the National Anthem. So nervous that it was in front of such a huge crowd. And apologize for being so nervous and forgot to take off the hat,” Tongi wrote.

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Iam Tongi Takes Fans Inside The Making Of His Emotional Debut Single, “I’ll Be Seeing You”

Posted on June 21, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

“Here’s a behind-the-scenes look as I recorded ‘I’ll Be Seeing You,’ Tongi shared with fans on Wednesday (June 21).

Jon Wayne Hatfield, Haven Madison, Colin Stough, Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi, Oliver Steele; Photo via Instagram

‘American Idol’ Reunion: See Photos Of Iam Tongi, Megan Danielle, Oliver Steele, Colin Stough & More In Nashville

Posted on June 20, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

Steele penned a heartfelt message about the reunion and compared seeing his fellow Idol alums to “family.”

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Iam Tongi Opens Up About ‘American Idol’ Journey, Talks Jelly Roll, Advice His Late Dad Offered Him & More

Posted on May 31, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

“It’s been crazy to be honest,” the singer shared of his recent win.

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Iam Tongi Offers Memorable Performances Before Being Crowned The Winner Of ‘American Idol’

Posted on May 22, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

Iam Tongi was named the season 21 winner of American Idol at the conclusion of the show.

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Iam Tongi & James Blunt Bring Jelly Roll, Luke Bryan & More to Tears With Heart-Wrenching Duet on ‘American Idol’

Posted on May 22, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

The 18-year-old Idol winner and chart-topping hitmaker joined forces to perform the heart-wrenching track.

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Re-Live The Epic Journey Of Iam Tongi: From His Heart-Wrenching Audition To His Crowning Moment

Posted on May 21, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

Re-live Iam Tongi’s American Idol Journey from his audition that brought the Idol judges to tears to the Idol finale.

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Iam Tongi Wins Season 21 Of ‘American Idol,’ Celebrates With Special Performance

Posted on May 21, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

Joined by the entire Top 12, Iam Tongi took to the Idol stage to perform Spawnbreezie’s “Don’t Let Go” to celebrate his big win.

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LISTEN: ‘American Idol’ Finalist Iam Tongi Honors Late Father With Debut Single, “I’ll Be Seeing You”

Posted on May 19, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

“The meaning of this song to me is when you lose someone you love, everything that you used to do with them reminds you of them,” Tongi explained.

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‘American Idol’ Finalist Iam Tongi Shares Snippet Of Debut Single, “I’ll Be Seeing You” [LISTEN]

Posted on May 16, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

“This song is dedicated to my father and I hope you all enjoy it,” Iam Tongi shared.

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Iam Tongi Declared A “Superstar” & “Phenomenon” By ‘American Idol’ Judges After Two Impressive Performances

Posted on May 15, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

“I’ve never seen a room like up like you make a room light up and it’s very special,” Luke Bryan said of Tongi.

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Ed Sheeran Overcome With Emotion After Iam Tongi & Oliver Steele’s “Photograph” Duet On ‘American Idol’

Posted on May 7, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

“It was so beautiful to listen to like your vocal tones fit so well with each other,” Ed Sheeran said, praising their vocal talent.

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Iam Tongi Brings Alanis Morissette To Tears With Emotional Tribute To His Mother on ‘American Idol’

Posted on May 7, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

“Me listening to Iam sing it as though I was his mom brought me to tears,” Morissette said of Tongi’s performance of “Guardian.”