18-year-old high school senior Iam Tongi, originally from O’ahu won the 21st season of “American Idol.”
Tongi, who is the first Pacific Islander and youngest contestant to win “American Idol,” beat out 21-year-old Christian performer Megan Danielle, who came in second, and 18-year-old country singer Colin Stough, who finished third.
Tongi’s Feb. 19 audition is the most watched video on the “American Idol” YouTube page, with over 16 million views. During his viral audition, Tongi sang an acoustic cover of “Monster” by James Blunt, which he dedicated to his father who died just a couple of months before he auditioned for the show.
Photo credit: Iam Tongi Facebook Page
