Iam Tongi

Iam Tongi
Tongi rehearsing before a concert
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Guy Tongi
Born (2004-09-01) September 1, 2004 (age 20)
Kahuku, Hawaii, U.S.
GenresReggae
OccupationSinger
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • acoustic guitar
  • ukulele
Years active2020–present

William "Iam" Guy Tongi (born September 1, 2004)[1] is an American singer who won season 21 of American Idol.[2] He is the first person from Hawaii, the first Pacific Islander, and the first non-country genre singer in three years, to win the competition. He is also the first winner to have been born after the show's premiere on June 11, 2002.[3][4]

  1. ^ "American Idol: Who Is Iam Tongi? Where Does Iam Tongi Live Now?". AverageBeing. 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  2. ^ Lee, Diane S. W. (May 21, 2023). "Kahuku-born Iam Tongi crowned American Idol winner". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
  3. ^ Chery, Samantha (March 23, 2023). "Genre-bending high schooler from Hawaii makes 'American Idol' history". The Washington Post.
  4. ^ "Who is Iam Tongi? 5 facts about the Season 21 'American Idol' winner". The Enquirer. Retrieved 2023-05-23.