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. 1 day ago · Rodney Tongi died earlier this year, his son said during his audition for the show.

1 day ago · It took him 60 hours to make and includes Polynesian designs honouring Tongi’s Tongan ancestry, as well as an engraving of his dad Rodney’s name.

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Iam's father introduced him to the world of music, and he is.

May 22, 2023 · Iam Tongi claimed the Season 21 title following an impressive, emotional run dedicated to his father, Rodney, who died a few months before Iam’s “American Idol”. In the resurfaced clip, the duo sings "Islands In The Stream," a song written by the Bee Gees and recorded by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton in 1983. 2 days ago · Cincinnati Enquirer.

May 22, 2023 · Iam Tongi won season 21 of American Idol Sunday night, with the 18-year-old beating out runners-up Megan Danielle and Colin Stough. " Here are more facts about the historic 2023 winner.

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May 22 (UPI) -- Hawaiian. He is an 18-year-old singer from Hawaii who captured the hearts of viewers with his soulful voice.

Fans may not know he already released music ahead of his time on television debut. 2 days ago · Published on May 22, 2023 03:05 PM.

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Iam Tongi wins the 21st season of "American Idol.

Iam Tongi was crowned the show's winner May 21.

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. . May 22, 2023 · Iam Tongi won season 21 of American Idol Sunday night, with the 18-year-old beating out runners-up Megan Danielle and Colin Stough.

. . . Iam Tongi was crowned the show's winner May 21. .

Solely penned by Season 18 Idol alum Francisco Martin, “I’ll Be Seeing You” serves as a tribute to a loved one who passed away.

1 day ago · It took him 60 hours to make and includes Polynesian designs honouring Tongi’s Tongan ancestry, as well as an engraving of his dad Rodney’s name. .

Iam Tongi was crowned the show's winner May 21.

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