Im Maori living in Australia im sending big Aloha to all my Pasifika brothers and sisters around the World. Iam you are one inspirational young man I wish you and your Whanau(family) nothing but Aroha(love). Absolutely amazing you are. Peace out brother ❤❤
He's awesome, but that's ridiculous to think no other place in the world would show their support for their own like that. It's just not true. But I wish him all the success.
I can’t believe I just tuned in to American Idol tonight and heard him sing for the first time, I let my husband listen to him sing Monsters, he cried, he died 5 times on November 12th in 2022 and my daughter & I did CPR till EMT arrived, he pulled through. I said this boy is going to win and he did tonight and I’m so happy for him! He’s Awesome! ♥️
Iam makes us feel so Happy to be alive. He got what it takes to bring young and old together. Thanks Iam!! The world needs humans like you. Your a very special person.
My boyfriend and I listen to your heavenly music daily. You have changed our moods. Thank you for sharing. We are 83 and 75. You make us feel young once more. God bless you.
Iam Tongi is a beautiful singer. I'm worried about his weight. I don't want him to leave us too early in life . I can't imagine him not being here to keep singing for us. I'm not saying this to hurt him I'd never intentionally do that ❤. I just really enjoy his singing. His voice is just magical. He's beautiful on the inside and out. I think Iam is handsome young man. I'm 70 and I'm from the generation of Dean Martin, Frank S ( ol'Blue eyes ) and many more. Iam keep sharing your beautiful voice . Your dad ( Rodney ) is proud of you !!!!!❤
I also have concern for Iam's weight. I have been a nurse for 28 years.. There are so many possible weight related illnesses. "IZ was 37 yrs when he passed. I am pretty sure he passed from weight related complications." IZ" was a Hawaiian Legend. He had a beautiful voice and he was so down to earth and true to himself. A lot of people compare IZ and Iam. Iam is on the way to becoming a legend, I wanna see him enjoy the ride. He is just 18 years old, and at that age they think they are invincible. I wish he understood the stress he is putting on his heart and lungs. I don't want to see him leave us early in life either. He is so talented and appears to be just a beautiful soul.
@@deechildress5060 thank you for your response to my text. I'm thankful that you understood what was saying. Not of ugliness but concern. I'm praying someone will reach out to Iam Tongi and help him with his weight. I feel it has to do with the death of his dad. There are many people who turn to food for the comfort zone. Now that he had his singing career going on full of positives . The world loves him and his singing. That he'll be able to get it together and get healthy. Love you Iam Tongi 💚💜
WE LOVE THIS BOY!!!! And his heart is incredible!! He was raised right!! I love that he's loyal to Hawaii.. We're all watching you Iam!!!!! We're sending prayers, good wishes and our Indigenous chants!!
Young man it's so good to hear a soft smooth voice sings the words to a song keep it up son you could be another king of the island because you sure have become a king in my heart love your storytelling thank you and keep it up
I am an Iam fan. ❤ He is very talented and he’s only 18 years young! He’s going to win American Idol and has a long career ahead in music. God bless everyone on Team Tongi! 🎉
He's already winning. It's awesome if he wins but I hope they don't change his soul and truth. Jennifer Hudson and Adam lambert didn't win and their career is huge!
A boy with a vision of his father! The Hawaiian culture will be strong! Very loving and giving. Iam will be a winner no matter what! Iam will go far and always honor his home. Hawaii! 😘💋🌴🪷 I just love this guy 🌊🌠🌞
going through a difficult time with my health and listening to your music uplifts me, you are so talented and so good continue your journey because you are God's gift
He’s absolutely fascinating. He’s so humble, raw, down to earth, real. He’s not poppy, or all ornamental. He shines through without all the glitter and fancy none sense. He’s a great kid and extremely talented. His mother is incredibly lucky.
@@mommom6637 There is a clip of Iam and 3 other contestants having devotion. They sing "I Need Thee Every Hour". It was absolutely beautiful and sure put a lump in my throat.
Iam is such a wonderful young man!! He’s stole the hearts of us all, “World wide”!!! Just a humble, caring, talented sweetheart!! ❤️❤️💯💯🥰🥰🤙🤙🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏👍👍🔥🔥🔥🎤🎶🏆🏆🥇🥇😴 American Idol winner for 2023!! Don’t forget to vote👍👍 Let’s show him our support and be proactive by voting his to the winners circle❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏
Ty Linda! Isn't Iam amazing? Thank you for the love (from Cali).. And thank-you also for our Irish 'fan fave'.. the Fleming family! #tadghfleming (sp) 😂
Raw talent is hard to beat & not like the manufactured rubbish we have to listen too nowadays. Good luck & best wishes from IRELAND Iam your a winner already.👍👍
When the judges critic Iam, they never compare him to any other singer. He has a unique soothing voice to sooth the sole. Maybe Iz, but not that many outside of the islands are familiar to him. Whatever, I can listen to him all day like no other .
I’m so addicted to Ian singing and soulful and heartfelt sound. I’m actually an early riser and it’s 9:30 am and I’m lying in bed just “listening” and enjoying. I Love who you are Ian! You’re number ONE!!!
@@antising8834 very true! I can listen to him whole day. I remember what lionell Ritchie told him when he auditioned. He will touch a lot of people hearts with his voice. And he wasn’t wrong!
@@kimmags3441 He's touching the hearts of people all over the world. I never really watched American Idol, I can't vote, never wanted to vote either. And then here comes Iam making me cry, and wanting to listen to him sing over and over again. I can't explain how he does that but who cares, 😊
Much respect to the musicians giving him the stage. Letting Iam have his moment. This young man brings peace to a broken world. His humbleness in all he does is teaching so many out there.
Watching all his performances in American Idol made me cry many times.His delivery of songs comess from the heart.A talented young man, His father in heaven watching and beaming with pride..Congratulations Iam!👏👏👏 Granny from the Philippines❤
love this kid... his choice of songs reminds me of when I was a teenager during the late '80s-'90s. Has that old soul with a kick of an 18-year-old. Great voice & style, full of passion & emotions...wow!!
Honestly it’s so annoying seeing the uncalled for and sometimes nasty comments now and again about such a humble, kind and caring young man with an amazing beautiful voice who just loves to sing. What did he ever do to you people? So rude!! Doesn’t matter anyway because we all know Iam is the best American Idol contestant of all time and this years winner ❤ He’s put island music out there for the world to hear and given a lot of people comfort just from the way he sings. #TeamIamTongi from day one 🥰🤙🏽🌺❤️ YESSAAH!!!! CHEEEHOOO!!!!
I agree with you 💯 People can be so mean and so rude and how dare they say nasty things about our sweet wonderful Iam!! People love him and this is not just in the United States this is all over the world. In my opinion that speaks volumes because he’s got something money can’t buy and that’s good character. And a heart of gold. He is like a warm hug! It’s too bad that some people are so miserable in their own life that they have to make fun of him because I would go to war for this kid I told you I would defend him like a mama bear
look at the Love for this young man !! He has it all , Talent , humbleness and a pure heart! Please stay like this ...... Don't let Hollywood get to you .❤
IAM Tongi teaches us Islanders and Polynesian people to be proud of who we are I'm so proud of him thankful for his Proud parents even his Father Rodney Tongi is watching him proudly from Heaven for teaching him right to be humble and kind hearted n his God's Given Miracle Magical Amazing Talents touches the hearts of millions around the World young n old thank you Mom Lillie Tongi for raising a very great humble Son my family support him all the way n May God bless him with great health strngth n courage in his journey in this competition n enjoy every moment of it n know God loves you IAM Tongi stay strong and humble we love you wish you have a blessed Final Performances on Sunday n stay safe.
I've loved everything about Iam's Homecoming to Hawai'i and the North Shore community, from the special homecoming/graduation ceremony at Kahuku High School and the visit to his old elementary school to the convoy, and especially the concert at Turtle Bay. And at every moment, he was surrounded by cheers, cheehoos, yessuhs, hugs, shakas, signs, lei, and words of aloha and support. You could just feel the embrace and lifted spirits of everyone he came in contact with (and even online). I had been thinking there's nowhere else he could have had a graduation ceremony like that or be made an honorary senior at the school he left almost four years ago, and though the other two American Idol contestants probably had warm, enthusiastic welcomes from their hometowns (though I know Colin faced some bad weather), I don't think it could compare to the feelings of love and support Iam is getting from the whole state of Hawai'i as he is embraced as our Local Hero. Then I got to thinking, what would have happened if Iam had gone back to Federal Way in Washington State, which is technically his and some his family's home now, and he's been attending the high school and is supposed to graduate with his class (though nothing has been said about that yet). I wondered what kind of event they would have planned for him at his high school in Washington and especially how the concert would have been. There definitely wouldn't have been the same response to the music he performed and the artists he performed with because many of the people there have only heard the songs he did on Idol, or maybe what he posted on social media. And when Kawika Kahiapo said he and other "Uncles" like Jack Johnson and John Cruz have adopted Iam and are going to mentor him and guide him in the direction he needs to go, I knew that's exactly what he needs, and why he needs to come Home and base his musical career from Hawai'i. He needs to make music he loves and is comfortable with, coming from what he grew up with and feels connected to, and how many artists on the continent can take him under their wings and really understand where he's coming from and where he should go? I think if Iam had gone back to Seattle for his "homecoming," it really would not have been that memorable or all-encompassing as the last two days in Hawai'i. How could it be?
Agree! IAM is Hawaii! I hope his ohana moves back with him. We need more Hawaiians moving home, not leaving their island homelands! I'm so happy for IAM! ❤
I’m from Washington and lived in Oahu for the past three years and I can assure you it would not even be anywhere near anything people would not even hardly acknowledge him. I’m so glad I get to see all this footage I wish I was there to experience it myself
We must all VOTE and support this beautiful human being, you are an authentic human being with an amazing gift from God, such a magical time for us ALL
Supporting him from Eugene, Oregon. If you don't know where Oregon is it's on the west coast touching the Pacific Ocean between Washington and California.
The next American Idol!!! Simply put, I had a really bad day today, then I listened to this man!, Thank you for the sunshine my friend! Aloha Cheers from Chicago!,,jimmy k
I love that some of Hawai’i’s greatest pulled together to give and show support, ie: Jack Johnson, Common Kings, Paula Fuga, Kimie Miner and more. Iam, Hawai’i is so proud of our hometown boy and we 100% support you. Cheeehooo🤙🏼🤙🏼
Love You IAM!!!!! You have been our Favorite since we seen your Audition!!!! Your Dad is Beaming in Heaven!!!! My Husband and I support You from St. Louis Mo. God Bless!!!! We wish You the very Best in Life!!!!
Iam Tongi is amazing. I am catching up to his American Idol win post season. Iam is beyond his years and his journey has just begun. It’s crystal clear that his father is in his heart & soul.
Omg i love this boy hes one of the most beautiful souls ive witnessed winning a talent show , i feel bery warm inside when i hear him sing , im 61 and still miss my dad , my dad was the one who influenced me to sing , id love to sing a duet with this young man hes beautiful inside and out . God Bless you and guide you and protect you always. ❤ 🙏
Love him!! I miss being home on the islands..watching him brings on the tears and the joy of wonderful memories... He brings the islands home to us!!! Here's to Iam !! THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL! Thank you, Iam, for sharing your beautiful loving Aloha with all of us around the world!
I connect with his emotional side more than what I would like to admit. Iam is the one that got me back into American Idol. He has that special talent to grab you, emotions and all!!! I love that he is humble, and he is so deserving. Thank you for reminding me that there are still amazing artists out there and that they are not all about greed. God bless you and yours from Alabama!!!
