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Iam Tongi
Tongi rehearsing before a concert
Background information
Birth name
William Guy Tongi
Born
(2004-09-01) September 1, 2004 (age 19) Kahuku, Hawaii
Genres
Reggae
Occupation(s)
Singer
Instrument(s)
Vocals
acoustic guitar
ukulele
Years active
2020–present
Musical artist
William "Iam" Guy Tongi (born September 1, 2004)[1] is a 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 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.
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