American Idol
Summary
American Idolseason 21 winner Iam Tongi has been busy since he was crowned the champion of his season in May 2023 . Iam , an 18 - year - previous high school student earlier from Kahuku , Hawaii , was anAmerican Idolfrontrunner from his very first tryout , during which he dedicated the strain , " monster , " to his tardy forefather , Rodney , who ’d passed away shortly before Iam joined the show . Iam moved everyone , including the judges – Lionel Richie , Katy Perry , and Luke Bryan – and easily earned his fortunate slate to Hollywood .
ThroughoutAmerican Idolseason 21 , Iam dedicated songs to his daddy , who had gifted him with his precious guitar . Iam convey his decided island - vogue to songs such as " The Winner take It All , " " Bring it on Home to Me , " " Guardian , " " Lava,“and " Father and Son . “During the time of year finis , Iam whistle " make Memories of Us , " " Cool Down , " and his own single , " I ’ll Be see You . “Iam wonAmerican Idolseason 21 , kickstarting his music career , which is still going unassailable . Here ’s what he ’s been up to since his victory .
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Iam Tongi Graduated From High School
In June 2023 , after his historicAmerican Idolwin as the first contestant from Hawaii and the first Pacific Islander to take home the crown , Iam graduate from Decatur High School in Federal Way , Washington . agree toKITV Island News , during the graduation ceremony , he sang , " Do n’t Let Go , " the strain which he ’d previously sing during theAmerican Idolseason 21 finale after he was crowned the winner . Iam also sing " Do n’t Let Go " during the Top 26 Round in Hawaii .
Iam Tongi Has Released Music
Since winningAmerican Idolseason 21 , Iamhas released music , include a studio adaptation of his finale distich , " Monsters " with James Blunt in August 2023 . In September 2023 , Iam released an original single titled , " Why Kiki ? " He then released a vacation EP , An Iam Tongi Christmas , boast Christmas classics infuse with his island - trend , including " White Christmas , " " The Christmas Song , " and " Mele Kalikimaka . " In addition , Iam often shares videos of himself performing birdcall on his Instagram page,@wtongi .
Iam Tongi Has Been Performing Live
Iam has continued to perform live since he was crowned theAmerican Idolseason 21 admirer . He has sung at various concerts , events , and music festivals . He sang the National Anthem at the 2023 MLB All - Star Homerun Derby . Iam also appear in two Disney Christmas special -The howling World of Disney : Magical Holiday CelebrationandDisney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade . During the first special he let the cat out of the bag , " White Christmas , " while in the second he perform , " Mele Kalikimaka . "
Iam has had a lot of successsince he wonAmerican Idolseason 21 . From his Song dynasty to his live performances , he convey great joy with his beautiful tattle articulation . Iam is one of the bestAmerican Idolwinners ever , and he will surely be entertaining audiences for years to come .
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