Iam Tongi

Iam Tongi rose to fame as ‘American Idol’s Season 21 winner. In 5th grade, Tongi learned to play the ukulele. When he was 13 years old, his father gifted him a guitar. Tongi played this guitar in almost all of his ‘American Idol’ performances.

Iam Tongi for 'American Idol'

Iam Tongi's Articles (17)

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Iam Tongi wins 'American Idol'

‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Shares New Music Snippet with Fans

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Megan Danielle and Iam Tongi for 'American Idol'

‘American Idol’ Stars Iam Tongi, Megan Danielle to Reunite for Hawaii Concert

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Iam Tongi wins 'American Idol'

‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Mourns Death of His Grandma, Drops Cover of “Over The Rainbow”

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Iam Tongi on Good Morning America

‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Releases New Single ‘Why Kiki?’

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Iam Tongi performs on American Idol

‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Announces New Tour Dates

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Iam Tongi performs in the 'American Idol' finale

‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi, James Blunt Set to Release “Monsters” Duet

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‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Dedicates Song to Maui Wildfire Victims

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Summer Rios on 'America's Got Talent', Iam Tongi on 'American Idol'

‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Praises ‘AGT’ Singer Summer Rios on Social Media

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Iam Tongi on Good Morning America

‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Apologizes for Wearing Hat During National Anthem

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Iam Tongi wins 'American Idol'

‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Announces Summer Tour Dates

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‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Performs Heartfelt Father’s Day Tribute

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Iam Tongi performs in the 'American Idol' finale

‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Graduates High School