It doesn't matter if he's on the American Idol stage or on a football field - he's the same person. Humble, real, and true to who he is as a person and a performer. I hope he wins - but if he doesn't , he has already won the hearts of the entire world ❤️
Great point!!! The others def have pitch correction on their mics. Tbh the final three should have been Zachariah, Wei, and Iam. This is why I hate this show. There’s always the jesus loving white kids getting votes because Republicans be voting strong. I mean, Colin seems pretty rad but I don’t think he was top 10 even. Megan just seems like she’s standing on the “Jesus loves me, thanks for y’all’s votes”
We Pacific Islanders always do it best! We wear our hearts on our sleeves and draw all our strength from our families. We protect each other. ❤❤❤❤ Sending Bula Blessings all the way from Fiji. All the best for the finals. ❤❤
Your culture is BEAUTIFUL. The way you honor one another is so awesome. I have never felt anything but awe when I’ve gotten glimpses of it. ❤️ So awesome!
😢 😢 😢 He's the best singer with no band. He can sing anytime. Proud to seeing this Polynesian loving culture. Let the world and the haters say Congratulations 🎊 Iam Tongi. We are all proud of you.
Team Iam Tongi here!! We LAVA you all the way from the Philippines!! God Bless your journey! You are the World's IDOL of this generation! ❤❤❤ YESSAAHH!
I know they're two completely different people, but he reminds me so dang much of Iz Kamakawiwoʻole. He just has such a gentle, kind, beautiful soul and a wonderful voice. I wish him the very best on his musical journey.
I was going to say the same thing. I remember when he sang in the Windward mall before he died. The place was packed, he was on oxygen. Everyone loved him.
I remember seeing him on his audition saying his family had to leave Hawaii because they were "priced out of Paradise." His voice and heart brought him home....
I've never wanted someone to win so bad but iam is pure talent and an amazing young man and he deserves it. I can relate to him a little because I lost my dad 3 years ago and he was the most important person in my life. He always put his family first and I miss him so much. Iam is already my american idol.
This little public school continues to produce amazing kids! Sorry that so many are priced out of paradise but when you go out into the world you make it better!
Thank you for posting this video so that we could all share in this special moment not only for Iam but all of the graduates of Kahuku High Class of 2023. I lived in Hawaii for over 14 years and can say after visiting 48 States and over 60 countries there is no other place like it on Earth. Once you are accepted by the locals you are ohana (family). I rented a house in Kailua with a huge mango tree in the front yard. One day I noticed a truck stopped by my house with two young men standing by the fence. I walked out to say hello and after exchanging pleasantries they asked if they could have some of my mangos to which I replied "Help yourself whenever you want, you don't have to ask, and that goes for anyone in the neighborhood." Several days later there was a box on my front porch with some tropical fruits that I did not even know existed. As long as I lived there the neighbors shared what they had with me and me with them. They are beautiful people. What America is seeing in Iam is just a local kid with a wonderful voice. Wonderful voices are common in the Islands with Iam's being a bit more special. Aloha to all my Hawaiian friends and congratulations to all of the graduating seniors!!
There’s no other place like it. I’ve been here on the mainland since 2009 and still don’t feel like I fit in here. I miss everything about Hawaii. The people, the land, the food 😆. I miss it there so much… seeing and listening Iam perform just feels like home. ❤ and yeah you’re right there’s so many beautiful soulful singers there. It’s like listening to clear crystal harmony (no other way to describe it). 😊
You all just don’t know what happens when I see you all follow your traditions in honoring someone and especially IAM!!! I always cry!! AMERICA NEEDED IAM TONGI more than he needs us. His heart, his soulful singing and just feeling his emotions!!! He is truly an angel!! ❤❤❤❤
Nothing better than being home for Islanders! Even living on the mainland never come close to being with your loved ones…with Iam Tongi saying he’s family was priced - out …that is one of the saddest expression in the English language! Kahuku must be proud, just like Hawaii and all the Islanders around the world! Much love from Germany! ‘Ofa atu Toko!🌴🤙🏾
As a white Pacific Islander (New Zealand) I too am being priced out of my own country by the rich old money elite and immigration of people too weak to fix their own countries so they run away to mine. However, I will never leave. This is my land and I would rather die than not be able to call it home. I feel for the Hawaiians being "priced out" but you lost the war as soon as you stopped fighting and left your home. This sort of think needs to change!
Left as a virtual nobody, returns as the next American Idol (he aint being beaten), and shown the love of the Island people. And did he look happy & proud or what ? How humbling even for a humble man like he already is. This brings tears to my eyes & shows humanity just wants to share the love. #pricedbackintoparadice
When he sang the song about the volcano looking for his soul mate ..... I lava you.... I broke down in tears. Iams voice touched my heart ❤️ . God bless you Iam. You are as real as they come. What a wonderful young man.
Iam, I've never been to Hawaii. Like a lot of other people, I've always wanted to visit. You're being on idol and your videos , including this one, make me wanna pack up and just come live there! Lol. Seriously though...right there where you're from. The love they have and the support they show for you is just unmatched! Seem like such great people. Good luck next week! (Not like ya need it though!) 😉 🏆🤙🌺
Just returned from a trip to Oahu. First time to Hawaii. Such a beautiful place and even more beautiful people. So glad that I went so that I can more fully appreciate who Iam is as an artist and ambassador for his people.
Not only he wins American idol , he wins the world and the community ❤️💯🙌🏼 …. How the classmates & football players wants his signature 😍😍 he’s a legend 🤍💯
very special guy indeed. let this man win and protect him at all cost. he has that charm and power to bring people together through his music. such a breath of fresh air, just all good and positive vibes. exactly what the world needs
Can't help but cry for happiness... Iam, you always make us feel that we all are as ONE in color, race...you yourself unites all races in the world! Love you extremely! You are the world's new IDOL of this new generation! God Bless you brother!
Recently visited Kahuku who hosted my son's rugby team from Australia. The people there are so welcoming. Shoutout to Makahoa pizza co. for the delicious pizzas and congrats to Iam and his class.
We just happened to come through Kahuku an hour after Iam won and let me tell you it was an honor to have experienced the outpouring of love, support and celebration this community had for their Ohana. That special feeling Tongi gives when witnessing his performances was in the air and it was electric. I am a huge fan of Iam Tongi and now of Kahuku too. Lets support Iam and bring him home. ❤
WOW!! WHAT timing ya'll had!! What a precious human being and so deserving of any and all honors! He fills my heart the same way Iz did, but he is his own person. Both such treasures!! So lad for him and pray he does well with acclaim and that it never harms him.
His an Angel 😇 he is so blessed ! He’s voice is so soothing like a angel singing to all of us ! Praying so hard for him he’s my American Idol i don’t vote for anyone but Iam ! That was so beautiful ❤!
Iam sounds so good! I listened to his Spotify music but those songs on Spotify sound bad as in poor studio manipulation. Just give this boy a mic and guitar and it sounds magical!
I lived in central wisconsin all my life. Vast body of water to the north. Must be isolation way out beyond lends a loveing family atmosphere. A blessing to be sung
Wow what a rare, raw, unique sound and voice this Guy has! And the judges knew it the first seconds the lyrics started coming out of his mouth! He will go big no Matter what the outcome of American 🇺🇸 Idol is! The world 🌎 knows him now!
Wow what passion they have for their heritage, As an American I am way jealous of all the love they are sharing. In the rest of the un-united states the psycho's continue their quest to divide conquer
Watching this from Kona, I am speechless and tearful and so unbelievably proud of this great state we live in, that can show this beautiful young talent the Aloha and Love we are feeling for him. I wish him the very best in his life, stay humble, and show the world the incandescent spirit of Aloha that is Iam and Hawaii.
Well, that was quite the graduation ceremony, I don't think it would be easy to top! 🌴 Making it even more special with the success of Iam's standing in American Idol. Beautiful voice love that show so much talent!!! Best wishes Sunday the 21st of May Iam! We've got Lei Overload going on there, and I love it! 🌺🏵🌺
I love the Hawaiian culture! There are strong and loving people who want to save their heritage ! Iam will win for his father in heaven 🙏 bless you 💋👏sweet boy.
So awesome that he is with his classmates. Iam is a wonderful representative of the Beautiful islands with his fabulous, Beautiful voice and spirit. ❤️
Wow! What a wonderful way to graduate high school, start your careers life dream right out of high school! No question to what he wants to be, a great Hawaiian Musician!! May you go far up the charts, see you at the top! 🤘😝🎸🎶🎶🎶
That was really nice. There is no such thing as nice as Haka in Germany! The appreciation you have shown Iam has been remarkable. And now everyone, keep an eye out for Iam, so he can become the next and new American Idol 2023 on Sunday! I and my German friends who are big fans of Iam wish him all the luck in the world! So that his dream can come true! Aloha e o'u mau hoa ma Kahuku, Hawaii, Sunday, Celebrating all Iams, 🥇big dream! ❤
The support and love shown here says it all !!! GO IAM !!! I'm voting for you with love 🌼You are a breath of fresh air 💕 This guy can sing straight from his heart !!! WE LOVE YOU IAM !!!!!! LOVE FROM GEORGIA ❤
I'm crying and laughing at the same time over here 😂😊 I'm so happy for the island's and the locals. This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen ❤️ Get to graduate with his class where he and his family were born and raised 🙌 Thank you Jesus 🙏🎉
This is amazing - especially since Iam has been away from his class for the past few years in Seattle. What a way to welcome Iam back home and for both sides to share their everlasting love for each other. ❤
Iam, what a way to celebrate your home coming! Great to see everyone joining in on your success and celebrating your graduation. Hawaii should be proud of their Boy!
I love the fact this great kid is getting praise.. i hope they supported him b4 idol. Its like they say once ur doing good then they all wanna support but not b4
Thank you for sharing this with us. It means so much to see Iam's classmates celebrate his success with such pride and joy! I love his humility and sweet shyness. Yessah! JC in TN
This Mormon (hold your judgement please), a Samoan came to my house on the Dine reservation. Gave us lessons but we mostly talked. He could be my son. I loved him from the beginning. Nicest, respectful, hardworking and loving human. He finished his missionary in May. Now, my phone is quiet because he don’t call anymore but I know the reason. Our family sure does him. God bless . My family and I didn’t accepted Mormonism. We did accept these Elders as family.
Congratulations kahuku's class of 2023 & to all graduates of 2023!! Thank you for sharing this special moment with everyone! Mr iam & to all graduates, wherever you go & with all that you do may god bless you, keep you safe & continue the journey you were destined to walk. The sky is the limit, be bold & true, humble & attentive, strong yet kind. This has been an amazing season of american idol, thank you for blessing us iam tongi with your pressence & amazingly spectacular gift of talent. You are a superstar! Shine bright🤙🤙
Congratulations Iam you really show a big part of yourself and I am sure that your father and the rest of your family are very proud of you and I will continue to pray for you to win the American Idol!! I know that you can do it! Keep up with the wonderful songs!! God Bless You Always!!!
Did he return to his home in Hawaii or is this school in Seattle? Just genuinely curious Bc in his audition he said he lived in Seattle with his mom they moved Bc Hawaii is too exspensive.
@@Justhereforthevidz for american idol returning home, kahuku hawaii was chosen. It was explained for the first time in kahuku high school history, iam received an honorary diploma as his course credits/studies were there as he completed school levels there prior to the last 3 years which were spent in washington state. Something his family were able to work out with school officials as a surprise for iam on his return for concert & parade. An example, my daughter was sick her senior year, she'd completed grades k to 11 with high honors. She had a choice between online courses or pushing through the pain & illness. Had she chosen online courses, i asked the school principal if she could attend & receive diploma alongside her friends. Their reply was a certificate. My daughter chose to push through, still graduated with honors, & persevered in order to graduate among her friends & peers. Thats why 'Save Your Tears' holds special meaning to me. As a parent the hardest thing one can face is the helplessness of wanting to help & nurture, but unable to do so. I saved my tears for the day she graduated. She's still dealing with the remnants/aftermath migraines from the time she wakes until she falls asleep with nothing that works, depleted energy, severe motion sickness, struggles to retain info/memory etc. She was once a very happy go lucky vibrant girl, help anyone & everyone, did volunteer work, loves music & marching band. She's only a fraction now of the young girl i knew, this is our new normal. She has some days when headaches are bearable & i see the sparkle in her eye & smile. She's my inspiration. Now she has a pt job & attends college part time. Back to iam & his diploma, it is entirely up to the school on request by student. I'm for one thankful kahuku high did allow it. He's been through alot at a young age, & he also has the will, discipline & hard work to have earned it.
This was soooo beautiful. To see young people coming together to honor and celebrate one of their own and the beauty of their culture just shining through. Ugh. I loved this!! Rooting so hard for Iam!
The Haka is one of the most beautiful pieces of culture left in this world. Incredibly passionate and full of culture from the depths of its history. Big ups Hawaii!
This is so AWESOME so so sweet... he truly gives me Glory Bumps everytime he sings...Love you Iam... so does America and all over the world... what a blessing to your family and friends...❤
I just hope he wins! He so real, modest and sincere! What an awesome job his parents have done. So sad his father was not here to witness this! I am sure he is watching over him!
