This man child is going to one of the biggest stars for the next 40 years. He is so likable and humble.

Every once in a while, the Universe, God, Humanity...whatever you want to call it gives us a little taste of love. ❤

@B4Uagain

Жыл бұрын

The one above all, God.

@jackiephoenixfeather1792

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@fatoomgierdien110

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Cape Town ❤️ 🙏 🤲

@peterpeter5611

Жыл бұрын

​@@B4Uagain so true, namely Jesus Christ, the true and the living God!

@AnimeFan0048

Жыл бұрын

It’s God, he’s who gave this kid his amazing talent and voice so he can touch others

I know Iam's father is smiling in heaven and is so proud of him.

The New American Idol winner, hands down. You are the One!

I’m almost 80 and IAM IS THE BEST!!!

@joycedentremont2152

Жыл бұрын

I'm over 80 and agree.

All top 10 contestants sing beautiful, but Iam, you are superior. You are the next American Idol. Love you.

The road to victory ✌️

@paintriarchdave7977

Ай бұрын

And type 2 diabetes

In my book, you are the TOP already! You are the bestest among the best! Love from Australia ❤️ 🇦🇺

Gifted Singer with power feeling! Go iam tongi!

I love this guy I watch his song over n over again…He’s the next idol…

Iam I’m ready with my money to buy your album and I’ll gift whole family with their own album. You are a voice that’s a gift from God ❤🙏🏽

@dianetyson4178

Жыл бұрын

I also want to buy his album for myself. He has a new sound called. I'll Be seeing you.

He finally did. He Brings His Heart and Soul into his music.

We're grieving with you Iam. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey.

Finally a different sound that brings smiles, tears, remembrance of days gone by, the best music of the past. So many songs I would love to hear Ian sing! Keep the culture alive through your music!

Finally an island boy take Spawnbreezy song to American idol 🙌 😍 👏 🇹🇴

THIS KID HAS SOUL ALL OF THESE SONGS SHOULD BE ON HIS FIRST RELEASE. HOPE THE INDUSTRY DOESN'T CHANGE WHAT ALREADY WORKS. KEEP IAM TONGI REAL

The best singer this decade i cant wait to buy his albums

No words! This guy is THE best. Most authentic inside and out

IAM Tongi for the Win!! Malie tamasii Tonga🎉🎉🎉

The most REMARKABLE sound I've heard in a long time! Way to go young man!

He is an Amazingly talented young man! Wise beyond his years!!

We my husband and I are not well , 70 and 79 years old. Iam just listening to all your songs on American Idol, fills our day in nicely listening to your sweet melancholy voice. It makes one forget about being sick for a whole. I now can see why your Father and Mother wanted the world to hear what they could hear and feel. We would like to contribute towards all your hard work. But don't know how. Ngaire New Zealand

The PERFECT local braddah to represent Hawaii ... Stop iam my eye sore already... Cant wait for your concert in hawaii ill be da first in line

Sincerely glad he deservingly won the show. He is easily one of the best singers that’s ever been on American Idol.

I love this guy, I do hope he will be our next top American Idol.

No need for the glits and glam. He has a unique ability to hold everyone’s full attention from the start.

Iam Tongi is such a special soul. He is here to ease our souls.

@jeremnis

Жыл бұрын

At first I read “ERASE our souls.” 🤣🤣🤣

He HAS to win Idol...I will be crushed if he doesn't. Voted every time for him He is Americas great talent!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

OMG! Who is this kid? Damn. He made me cry. I'm not a crier. Now I'm rooting and voting for him.

@courtneycoley8487

Жыл бұрын

He's a Angel

@AGKaiju

Жыл бұрын

One of our local boys from Hawaii, on Oahu!

@daniel99611

Жыл бұрын

Ima Tongi is thy winner of American Idol 2023

@LLOYD_OFFICIAL

2 ай бұрын

@@daniel99611 He really deserves it! so Good! and Geniune

That’s our boy!! The sweetest soul ❤️💯🥰 My prayers go out for him and his family!! Healing and blessings!! Rock on Iam!! You’re The crème de la crème of your generation!! Heart and soul is what makes music come to life!! For the entire package without being phony or fake or commercial. You are the real deal hundred percent and that’s why we adore you.!! 👍❤️🥰💯🙏🙏🤙🤙🤙🤙

If Iam's not THE WINNER THIS YEAR, then they better RECOUNT THE VOTES.

IAM WILL WIN...HE TURNS THE SONG THAT HE COVERS INTO A UNIVERSAL SONG....THE WHOLE WORLD LOVES HIS VERSION

I hope he wins American Idol

Iam…I have no words. You have been blessed with this gift, and you Dad is up there with the greatest artist who have also past, they’re all smiling down at you, and blessing you for the amazing future you’ll have 💕

He's the one I wait for every show

I just love him, What an awesome human being. Iam Tongi you have my heart forever !!!!!!!!!!!!

Iam gives me the chills and makes me tear up. He could win this whole thing. I love you Iam Tongi 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

Holy moly, im in tears. What a voice ...

Kia ora and fafetai lava from new zealand...you personify natural talent in its purest form..much respect

My american idol 2023👏

I think God has sent a wonderfully beautiful amazing artist out for us to see and hear! And the fact that he is 18 years old to know the songs that he is singing from way before he was even born, his story everything! I am rooting for you Iam. I seriously hope you make it all the way!

SOMETIMES LIFE JUST GETS IT COMPLETELY RIGHT!!!💯💪💪💪🐐🐐🐐

Iam, you were born to sing, your voice is most definitely Heavenly indeed. You can sing ANY song and make it unique, and yours and babie boy, that is called The One-N-Only American idol Top 1#!! All the way to the top/ stay humble/ keep your Momma close & your new friends on your journey of fame!! God will always take care of his own, and your Shine is your Dad right beside you!!! I have watched the idol for 21 years, and many talented singers have come to the Idol, and you will always be remembered forever. Personality, your voice, and your story will always remember Iam Tongi...💙🎵🎶🎵🎶💙

I like how Katie is just handing out tissues to wipe away those happy tears. I LOVE TONGI❤🎉❤

Sound of Silence, This is his song, all these song's are IAM' S. AMAZING HEART FELT SONG'S. JUST WARMS YOUR SOUL. MAKES ALL THE TROUBLE WE ARE HAVING IN THIS CORUPTED TIMES OF OUR LIFE. THANK YOU IAM, YOU ARE TRUELY ?" GOD SENT" ❤❤❤❤

This young man is OUTSTANDING there are no words to express how incredible his voice is. Even his personality is INCREDIBLE. Young man’s a blessing to this earth. He deserved to win it all and more. His father would be so proud

Tongi is the only one that doesnt sound commercial. He's got a great voice and a atorey telling ability that makes time go by unnoticed . Every song he sang I was there, and it transcended time. And Im a musician so thats not an easy thing to do with me. Tongi all the way

@justme7255

Жыл бұрын

This guy is the real deal - no costumes no flashy stage ,choreography. Just Iam and his guitar is enough to fill up any soul. And the music moves him as much as he moves us... there are not artists like him out there and there should be more.

@kyk2655

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. The others are trying to fake it till they make it. Atleast it's what it comes across like.

@cidquakenbush302

Жыл бұрын

@@kyk2655 Not all the rest. But love Tongi

@enriquez.adelina

Жыл бұрын

Being from Hawaii it’s about the authenticity of one’s soul!!❤❤

@thereistruth7437

Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I said! How awesome to be a senior in high school & win this! And only months after the passing of his dad! He had his dad’s guidance for sure❤

I love Iam but I love how much Lionel loves him ❤❤❤

@jackiephoenixfeather1792

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't have said it better myself!☺

All I can say is I hope you wins. He makes me feel all fuzzy and warm inside sweet sweet guy not to mention great great singer with a heart of gold.

He has such a beautiful voice. I hope he takes care of his health so he can sing for many more years to come. ❤

Tongi all the way, what a sweet voice he is born winner

I love when he sings this song

it's a gift no one can beat

This song also made me cry after Ian saig it. I'm HOPING HE WINS this Year.

I can't wait to see him live. He is the AM Idol WINNER. IAM God gave you a very special gift n thank you Jesus. As everyone needs to hear him. God Bless You IAM❤❤❤❤❤❤

We see "IAM" on Billboard NO 1 SPOT 🔥 very, very soon Us "IAM" fans need tLAN IAM CD and concert tickets 🎫 sooner than soon Come on producers, what more do you need...a SUPERSTAR IS BORN ⭐️

This young man deserved to win cuz he did it with nothing more than pure natural talent. I can’t wait to hear what new songs he comes up with next. CONGRATULATIONS!! 🎉😂❤

Absolutely FANTASTIC. That voice...pure beauty inside and out! I❤ Iam!

Why do I get teary every time I see Papa Lionel look at this kid? And this baby’s voice is just medicine for my heart.

@cheers1061

Жыл бұрын

Me too 😢😢😂 Everytime!

@margaretgraham8239

Жыл бұрын

Me too, I LOVE LIONEL! Hopefully I can afford to see him in Las Vegas!

@teresasarigan251

Жыл бұрын

Me too, me too.

@ramonjimenez3492

Жыл бұрын

He is very relevant and cuts to the quick. Love him. RJ

@dv6994

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

His voice brakes my heart in a thousand times of joy and happiness. Thank you Iam❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@donaldblashinsky326

Жыл бұрын

Makes you cry

@stefanvanrensburg6096

Жыл бұрын

Truer words have never been spoken

I have become a fan of Idol after hearing Iam. I'm inlovwbwith his music. Btw, I'm a senior citizen and hard to please❤

@judithevans1502

Жыл бұрын

That's in love with..

In the crazy world we are living in we need a voice like this to calm our souls cause it's gonna get worse before it gets better. Please America give this young man his chance to inspire us all ✌❤🙏

Love Iam what a pure beautiful voice hope you win American Idol what a gift God gave you 😊

I love everything about him. When he sings,it's like magic.

@FredrickMatt-yv6es

Жыл бұрын

Really a magic my dear,he is talented and wise❤..He finished up what his father left for,the legacy is still there..

ive watched idol alot of years i think hes my favorite of all time

@jackiephoenixfeather1792

Жыл бұрын

I 👍 agree!☺

There is no sound of silence. Regardless it doesn’t exist. Tree falls in the woods stuff. But every once in a while there is no silencing the sound. And this young man can not be silenced!! Period.

I love to see Lionel dancing all the way for his own song,while Iam performed it perfectly on stage 🌺 Go Iam we loves you ♥️🤙🏽

@user-up3nl1xf1s

7 ай бұрын

I'm a big fan of l.R

@user-up3nl1xf1s

7 ай бұрын

Love the selection of his songs. I'm in tears for him. I'M from American Samoa South Pacific POLYNESIAN .

If you have it…… you have it…. And boy does Iam have it 🤙

This young man is absolutely amazing. I could listen to him for hours and would pay mega dollars to see him in concert. I love his voice and his persona immensely . He deserves to win. From a loyal fan of his. A super Star. Xxx

As a father with sons , this performance brought me to tears😢 sings with soul, passion and soul.

His voice gives me goosebumps, pure bliss

@user-gb1lp3lb5p

Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@user-gb1lp3lb5p

Жыл бұрын

Your so awsome. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@user-gb1lp3lb5p

Жыл бұрын

I know you're pain.

@user-gb1lp3lb5p

Жыл бұрын

Love this.

@user-gb1lp3lb5p

Жыл бұрын

My favorite ❤️😅🎉

Dude can play any genre from any era. Voice and soul melted into one. Wow.

What I just heard right now, this medley of songs, this is it!!! He's got his own CD, with artists permission of course! I'd definitely buy his music! Was a talented young man! Iam, I KNOW your Daddy is so very proud of you even from our heavenly skies!!

Remember, he's an 18 yr old boy who recently lost his Dad. His teacher/partner. He has to carry on, singing for his Dad.

@cherylalt101

Жыл бұрын

It's so hard to believe that Iam is still in high school. When I read the comments, he touches so many people, and as you said, he's just a young man who lost his father, his mentor and teacher and singing partner. He's holding up to all this pressure and expectations from folks so well. Actually, so many of the contestants are really young and from rural America, and the whole experience has to be overwhelming and surreal to be in front of millions of people, performing on such a big stage lol. Yet many seem well grounded and are really stepping up and learning from their experience on AI. It's fascinating to see so much talent, all competing with each other, but all still cheering each other on. Very endearing lol!

He brings us into every story..Im sobbing thinking of ever patient s hand I held while they closed their eyes. If I could ,this would be the goodbye song..strength thru tears

This young man makes you move, listen, brings back memories, happy and sad, but above all, is his authentic self. Love his aura, and the voice, CLASSIC ❤

@barbaraowen3763

Жыл бұрын

what a voice. Love you.

@dennisjamieson3328

Жыл бұрын

This man from Hawaii will become the next Don

@dennisjamieson3328

Жыл бұрын

Love this man’s voice

@mac_segaa6124

Жыл бұрын

He really does

Alot of Talent on American Idol this year!! But Iam is blessed with a voice from God he sings from his heart ❤🎤🎵🎶🥰 America vote for him 😊👍

That duet was magic!

This kid has a voice that pierces your soul. Truly special

Oh wow he can just sing ANYTHING for me . I just LOVE HIM! I am going to buy his songs all of them LOL

I've never cried so much listening to a singer for SO long if not ever. Beautiful, beautiful voice moves me so, so much. Then you sing 'Don't Let Go' and I'm in my room dancing. LOVE your voice and the songs you choose.

@cherylalt101

Жыл бұрын

I'm is really choosing his songs wisely! His father was a very good teacher to him. Also, I think from singing with his father, he really knows how to harmonize and his videos singing with some of the other contestants are wonderful!

@user-ow9hv7cl7z

11 ай бұрын

us old people dance to his music , we haven't danced in our house for years

Iam Tongi is timeless…. and magic. And the way he touches people, soul to soul, is hauntingly authentic. I hope he takes it all!!! Supporting from Tennessee. (Thank you for putting all these videos together so I don’t have to scroll)

Loved it when he did sound of silence and stuck on you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🤟🤟🤟🤟

Every song he sings is done his way, making the song his version & his style is awesome. Every performance has been mesmerizing.

@kathleenwaldrup3146

11 ай бұрын

I love Iam so much! I can, and do listen to him for hours. I lo everything about him. He makes you cry, laugh, and want to get up, and dance! Just great!

The emotion he puts into every word is felt , He was born to be on stage spreading his music , I love this voice, this human is going to make a difference.

It's a James Blunt original song dedicated to his father who had cancer. Incidentally, his father recovered and the song is now a point of amusement between Blunt and his father.

I am 73 years old . My niece sent me some music and a video of Iam Tonga. I fell in love with his music instantly. I play his music daily.ZI send and share so my family and friends can listen . He is so young ! This is my new music man😊. Sometimes I get emotional -- the words and his sweet- soft voice.I wish him the best in his lifes journey

My husband and I having been a fan of ‘Idol’ forever, but….IAM you are so talented, we love, love your singing, you’re our winner! Best of luck and we can’t wait to see where this journey takes you, fans from Nova Scotia, Canada.❤

I just realized that Iam will be singing last tonight! Voting closes in the commercial afterwards! We Iam fans need to vote BEFORE his performance to make sure it all gets uploaded in time !!!!!!

Amazing young man so humble.what a beautiful singer❤❤❤

I love this young man he's got a beautiful voice I could listen to him all day

Iams singing just commands you to listen and feel his emotions as he sings love it

This kid is truly a gift to us all- love his voice.... in the words of my dad, a song from the heart will ALWAYS touch another heart.

Everytime I see him perform..I go to listen to the original artist's version..and Then I go back to IAM's Version and listen to it over and over...his voice is exceptional...I love hearing him sing...glad I can hear it all on this piece..thank you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@tanil9941

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!! Love his versions!

@normanbickerstaff6894

Жыл бұрын

He is going to be one super star ,such a beautiful voice just unbelievable

@donnakoster4685

Жыл бұрын

I started to cry after Ian's singing. He has So Much Emotion when he sings.

@FredrickMatt-yv6es

Жыл бұрын

Yes my dear his voice makes me feel like I wanna love again❤

@FredrickMatt-yv6es

Жыл бұрын

​@@tanil9941 yes indeed his voice is very smoothly and good❤

Timeless thank you iam❤

Looking forward to "Iam Tongi Road to 2023 American Idol"

Kid is so talented. He is the clear cut winner. I worry about him though. He seems like he is larger than week 1. I hope the stress isn’t getting him. Seems like a very empathetic young man.

Every song he sang was an amazing choice. Plus he makes it look easy! Love how emotional he got when he sang Monsters! He had to win!

I’ve never heard anyone who sounds like Iam. Once in awhile someone comes along like him. He’s on his way to super stardom. ❤️❤️❤️

Beautiful heartfelt song. Gives me chills!