Iam Tongi: 5 things to know about the ‘American Idol’ season 21 star

• Are S american idol The audition went viral.
• I’m from Hawaii.
• I made it to Hollywood week.

they are tongs will take the stage for Hollywood week after becoming a top audition for american idol season 21. Will perform for the judges in hopes of surpassing Judgment and making the top 24.

So who is Iam Tongi? The 18-year-old singer is extraordinarily talented. hollywood life has rounded up everything you need to know about this season 21 star.

1. I had one of the strongest. Idol Hearings

Iam performed a moving and powerful version of “Monsters” by James Blunt in honor of his father during the season 21 premiere. The performance, which brought the judges to tears, has more than 11 million views on YouTube.

“What a great song to choose”, Katy Perry I said I am “Your voice is so magnificent”. Lucas Bryan He added that Iam has a “great voice” and that everything he’s done has been “perfect”. Lionel Richie called “phenomenal”.

2. I’m from Hawaii.

I am originally from Kahuka, Hawaii which is on the island of Oahu. He moved to Seattle 3 years ago after being “kicked out of heaven.”

3. Iam’s father died recently.

Iam’s father, Rodney, died a few months before his audition. Iam credits his father for getting him into music. After her audition aired, Iam posted an Instagram photo of her father’s grave, writing, “I have that golden ticket, my father wishes you were here.”

4. I’m still in high school.

I’m currently in my last year of high school. He attends Decatur High School located in Federal Way, Washington. The show’s official Facebook page shared Iam’s stellar audition, writing, “Proud of this amazing Gator! Yitadee!!”

5. I became a social media sensation.

After her amazing audition, Iam’s social media numbers increased significantly. She now has more than 200,000 followers on Instagram. She has more than 336,000 followers on TikTok and her videos of her have amassed more than 1.2 million likes.

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