Iam Tongi; Photo Courtesy of American Idol

    Katy Perry Praises Iam Tongi’s “Timeless” Vocals After Show-Stopping Performance On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on April 23, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Katy Perry gushed that Iam Tongi’s performance was so good that the show might as well rebrand to The Iam Tongi Show.

    Iam Tongi; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

    Who Is Iam Tongi? 10 Fun Facts About The ‘American Idol’ Contestant

    Posted on March 7, 2023

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    Sarah Wyland

    Meet the 18-year-old American Idol contestant, whose emotional audition went viral and amassed millions of views.

    Luke Bryan, Iam Tongi, Lionel Richie; Photo Courtesy of American Idol, ABC

    Luke Bryan & Lionel Richie Break Down In Tears After Iam Tongi’s Heart-Wrenching ‘American Idol’ Audition

    Posted on February 19, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “You’re making these grown men cry. You hit a nerve and that’s what great storytellers do. That’s what great artists do and your voice is just so magnificent,” Perry said.

    Iam Tongi, Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy of ABC/American Idol

    WATCH: Iam Tongi Brings Luke Bryan To Tears With Heart-Wrenching Tribute To His Late Father On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 19, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Your dad is very proud,” Lionel Richie told Tongi after his tearful Idol audition.