Iam Tongi was named the American Idol champion Sunday night, beating out fellow finalists Colin Stough and Megan Danielle for that honor. Iam had been the favorite on the show since auditioning with his revered rendition of “Monsters” — 16 million views on YouTube. Here’s a look back in photos at Iam’s journey to the…
Iam Tongi pursued music because it was his favorite way of bonding with his late father. In fact, his YouTube channel features more than a half dozen videos of him covering songs with his dad. One of those, a cover of Islands in the Stream, has more than 1.2 million views. Rodney Guy Tongi…
The Top 3 on American Idol square off one last time Sunday night. And by the end of the three-hour American Idol Season 21 finale, Iam Tongi, Colin Stough or Megan Danielle will be the new American Idol. Anticipate at least three performances from every member of the Top 3 tonight, including a performance…
