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Iam Tongi | |
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 Tongi rehearsing before a concert | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Guy Tongi |
| Born | September 1, 2004 Kahuku, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Genres | Reggae |
| Occupation | Singer |
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| Years active | 2020–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]
- ^ "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.
- ^ Lee, Diane S. W. (May 21, 2023). "Kahuku-born Iam Tongi crowned American Idol winner". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ Chery, Samantha (March 23, 2023). "Genre-bending high schooler from Hawaii makes 'American Idol' history". The Washington Post.
- ^ "Who is Iam Tongi? 5 facts about the Season 21 'American Idol' winner". The Enquirer. Retrieved 2023-05-23.