‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Tributes His Late Father With Cover of Garth Brooks’ ‘The Dance’
The 19-year-old says that Garth Brooks' "The Dance" is one of the first songs he learned to play, and it was his father who urged him.
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‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Covers Morgan Wallen Hit, Does It Perfectly [Watch]
The recording of Wallen's "Sand in My Boots" took place in Nashville.
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‘American Idol”s Iam Tongi Shares His Heart for Maui Wildfire Victims [Watch]
Tongi encouraged his fans to show their support for victims of the devastation in Maui, even if they can't donate money.
‘American Idol’ Champ Iam Tongi Explains Why He Left His Hat on During National Anthem
'I will try to do better next time,' Tongi says.
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‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Performs at His High School Graduation [Watch]
He chose the perfect song!
Iam Tongi Says His Brother Voted for Zachariah — Not Him — to Win ‘American Idol’
He says his family cheered for everyone this season.