Key takeaways:
- 18-year-old Iam Tongi made history on Sunday night, becoming the first Pacific Islander singer to win the 21st season of “American Idol.”
- Tongi first impressed the judges at his audition months earlier with a rendition of “Monsters” by James Blunt.
- Tongi’s win was met with much enthusiasm from fans of the show, and is a momentous occasion for Pacific Islander singers everywhere.
18-year-old Iam Tongi made history on Sunday night, becoming the first Pacific Islander singer to win the 21st season of “American Idol.” Tongi, originally from Oahu, Hawaii, moved to the Seattle area with his family after they were “priced out of paradise.”
Tongi first impressed the judges at his audition months earlier with a rendition of “Monsters” by James Blunt. In the finale, he performed his original song “I’ll Be Seeing You,” dedicated to his father who had passed away months before his audition.
After his win, Tongi told “Access Hollywood” that he imagined his father would be crying. “My dad, he’s a tough man, but when my brother won state champion for wrestling, he was crying,” he said.
Tongi’s win was met with much enthusiasm from fans of the show. His straightforward, soulful performance of his original song was a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft.
Iam Tongi’s win is a momentous occasion for Pacific Islander singers everywhere, and his story is a testament to the power of hard work and dedication. His win is a reminder that dreams can come true, no matter where you come from.
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