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  2. May 22, 2023 · CNN — Season 21 of “American Idol” crowned a winner with an emotional, star-studded finale on Sunday. The three finalists were Iam Tongi, Megan Danielle, and Colin Stough. Tongi, an...

    • Iam Tongi‘S Audition Is The Most-Viewed Audition in "American Idol" History
    • Iam Tongi Is Originally from Hawaii
    • Iam Tongi Auditioned For ‘American Idol’ Twice
    • Iam Tongi Wears A Scarf to Protect His Voice
    • Tongi Is The First Hawaiian-born Pacific Islander to Win "American Idol"

    Tongi's Feb. 19 audition is the most viewed video on the "American Idol" YouTube page, amassing over 16 million views. During his viral audition, Tongi sang an acoustic cover of "Monster" by James Blunt, which he dedicated to his father Rodney, who died in December 2021, per Kent Reporter. Tongi told judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie ...

    According toSpectrum News, Tongi is originally from Kahuku, a town in O’ahu, Hawaii, and is of Tongan, Samoan and Irish descent. The 18-year-old singer is a senior at Decatur High School in Federal Way, Washington, outside of Seattle, where he and his family moved three years ago. When asked why he moved by the judges, Tongi said his family was "pr...

    Tongi's viral 2023 audition was not his only attempt at the "American Idol" crown. Tongi auditioned for the popular singing competition show once before, which pleased his father, Rodney, who always knew the young singer was talented. However, he did not pass the initial screening, to which his father said, "Son. I need to talk to you. You need to ...

    Tongi told the Kent Reporter that he wears a warm scarf around his neck and drinks plenty of fluids to preserve his voice. He explained that he performs this ritual because he loses his voice before every performance. Music:Congratulations, Cincinnati. Post Malone is coming to town. Here's how to get tickets

    KHON-TV, a television station in Honolulu, Hawaii, reports that Tongi is the first person from the Hawaiian Islands to win "American Idol." He is also the first Pacific Islander to win the singing competition show, per the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardiposted a photo on Facebookwith the Tongi writing...

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    • Haadiza Ogwude,Charles Trepany
  3. May 23, 2023 · "American Idol" has officially wrapped its 21st season, crowning Iam Tongi, an 18-year-old from Hawaii, as the latest winner on Sunday night.

    • 3 min
    • Carson Blackwelder
  4. The twenty-first season of American Idol premiered on February 19, 2023, on the ABC television network. Ryan Seacrest returned as host; Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie returned as judges. Iam Tongi won the season on May 21, 2023, while Megan Danielle was the runner-up, and Colin Stough finished in third place.

  5. May 22, 2023 · Iam Tongi was named 'American Idol' season 21 winner, beating out Megan Danielle and Colin Stough, who came in second and third place, respectively.

    • 3 min
    • Kimberly Nordyke
  6. May 22, 2023 · Colin Stough, Iam Tongi or Megan Danielle — who won Season 21 of 'American Idol'? Read our final recap and weigh in.

  7. May 22, 2023 · Here's who won American Idol season 21. Colin Stough, Megan Danielle, and Iam Tongi faced off in the final round, but only one of them could come out on top.

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