Iam Tongi

Iam Tongi is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who imbues his easy blend of pop and reggae with the folk music of his native Hawaii. He gained prominence in 2023 after taking home the top prize on Season 21 of American Idol, becoming the first Pacific Islander to win the competition. His first post-Idol single, "I'll Be Seeing You," appeared on multiple Billboard charts. Born William Guy Tongi in the Honolulu community of Kahuku, Tongi's family relocated to Federal Way, Washington, when he was in his early teens. Proficient on ukulele and piano by the fifth gra...