Iam Tongi Stuck On You Full Performance | American Idol 2023 Top 12 S21E14

ABC & AMERICAN IDOL OWN ALL RIGHTS TO THIS VIDEO
If you are a contestant and you want your video deleted please contact my email on my channel or twitter or instagram. once i read your messege the video will imminently get deleted (Contacts here)
My Twitter / talentkinghd
My Instagram / jacktalentkinghd
My Email [e-mail]
Luke Bryan
Lionel Richie
Katy Perry
Ryan Seacrest
Simon Cowell
Hedi Klum
Sofia Vergara
Howie Mandel
Terry Crews
Some videos only have a 5 minute limit and has been this way since 2017 I appolise for this.
My Outro and KZbin animation visit Creatorset they are fast and reliable.
creatorset.com/
My Editor (Adobe Premiere Pro)
America's got talent 2022
Simon Cowell
Hedi Klum
Sofia Vergara
Howie Mandel
Terry Crews
Golden Buzzers
Singers
Dancers
Comedians
Impressionist
Magicians
Led Light Acts

[@ce7768]

Iam is the truth. This was everything. Like he legit just sang a Lionel song "Stuck on you" which is a timeless classic and regged'd it. I was here vibing. Iam is so dope and his voice is just GOD's gift to mankind. Please go vote guys..

[@whodatHawaiian]

Ekolu version

[@momanapori4986]

Toko you just made all Of Polynesia proud!!! Now I wanna pump this in my Bar

[@tyagomercado1767]

Ekolu cover Hawaiian style is the one he is singing local boy remix classic

[@margusmagi6703]

Sorry, he is just a nice guy who is singing the way he (probably) is. There is warmth, sincerity and good mood. And thats it (but certain musical skills). There is no need to make him greater than he is. Enjoy it, but remember - it is just a joy YOU are feeling. The people who are so excited about him and his singing are just missing warmth and sincerity in everyday human relationships. It was the same thing with Alejandro Aranda (who is musically far more better than Iam Tongi). So peoples excitement is not about him at all, but about themselves. And it brings ratings for TV-Company.

[@whodatHawaiian]

@@margusmagi6703 you know what you are totally right guy but some people are vibe killin fukkas and you are one.

[@MF_Champs]

He is not gonna win because of his story. He is gonna win because he is the American idol. As simple as that!

[@BMBTTTTKLKL]

💯💯💯

[@BMBTTTTKLKL]

HIS VOICE WILL WIN IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!! 🇹🇴

[@ramonacole6142]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lalunch3168]

I hope not.

[@odettagonzalez4355]

@@lalunch3168 oh chit! Here you are the fly on the comment section😞😂🙄🙄🙄Where’s my fly swatter? HATER

[@lessacto]

When you’re singing a cover and the original artist/songwriter is grooving to it in the audience, you know you’ve made it…

[@angierennie9078]

For reals!! Lionel was loving it, but when that island vibe hit, I thought he was going to go lead a conga line! 😄 He was over da moon!

[@NNPB2819]

@Melissa Marie Brown listen to the eddie Lovett version of stuck on you his is a reggae version

[@tristianhikuta1917]

The man is living the dream 🥲 Kudos from Micronesia USSSS’

[@lynsanford7555]

I had to hear how Miley cover the Weani edge of midnight,had not heard it until we'ani preformed and I said I like that song😅

[@ShielaCarbonel-zs1es]

God bless tongi❤❤❤🙏

[@marynersablayan9308]

This young boy doesn't need high pitch but pure soul. He's my American Idol. 😀

[@FredWalker-ox7br]

Hello Maryner

[@GanjahMacK]

“Stuck on You” is another timeless classic in the Pacific Islands. Such a wonderful sight to see Lionel Richie dancing like a child❤️Iam just got a way at pulling at them heart and dance strings. Lol. Get’em Toko!!

[@thatdudejakey]

@@ingridh8254 hater

[@mmeadows1014]

@@ingridh8254 damn, rude much? He’s frieking awesome.. how bout some love instead of hate?

[@akesetaboo9488]

@Ingrid H is boring 😂😂😂

[@odettagonzalez4355]

@@ingridh8254 Oh chit! The fly is in our comments🙄buss out da fly swattah🙄👋🏻yeah you! Hater😂😂

[@GanjahMacK]

@@mmeadows1014No sense bother entertaining them. People like that purposely come onto people doing great things like Iam, just to throw negativity because their lives are shitty, so it makes them feel better. Dude probably has a personal vendetta with Lionel Richie because his grandma said she slept with him and he left her.

[@gregorydryden7865]

It seems every performance Iam Tongi gets better and better and more confident, which is saying a lot because every song is AMAZING!!!!! Go Iam win it all

[@mr.t9529]

EXACTLY! I was thinking the same thing…his confidence and showmanship is through the roof! Dang, the stupid format is just too short…I could listen to him all night. And he doesn’t even need to win this…he will have a career anyway. I will gladly buy anything he puts out and pay good money to see him live😊

[@itsivybianca0526]

And he has the biggest views in every performance

[@WandaWhitley]

That part the more he sing the better he get

[@NerdyNyte]

He is a awesome guy and his voice is phenomenal can't say enough about him love love our new america idol iam tongi lo❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jjuammmmm]

He's amazing!

[@BeccaPickles]

When you can make Lionel Richie get up and dance to his own song, you've made it. LOVE this!

[@lyneae3786]

Besides the fact that he has very beautiful tone and amazing pitch, he also has a very sweet, Soothing traditional Hawaiian style that is very genuine and boasts of a very heartfelt approach. People need to hear him because we need his talent and style to be a light and a lot of darkness in the world today. He has a very old soul style that is amazing for any artist in this day and age but let alone such a young artist. I hope he takes good care of himself Because we need him to be around a long time.

[@QueenReina6419]

Except that he's Tongan not Hawaiian lol😊

[@malindababista8308]

My son he see him when he was in Hawaii and he was singing in one of occasion and my son said he can win to American Idol with his Voice… what a coincidence… Congratulations 🍾🎊🎈🎉 Iam….

[@IamTongi-jz9jd]

Hello beautiful

[@triggatrevor1849]

​@@QueenReina6419He's a Tongan who grew up in Hawaii.

[@jerster77]

This kid could sing the phonebook and make it a hit. What a talent.

[@nana6966]

Bro😅😅

[@corinocancino9264]

True .old songs are now a hit

[@KZ-do7vo]

💯❤️

[@lisiatonio9233]

😂😂i totally agree

[@bigheadrhino]

I wish he would just stream himself singing randomly all day.

[@johncalahan7117]

Ive watched every year of idol. No singer has ever touched my heart like this kid does i truly believe he is a angel put on this earth to touch lives GREAT JOB BUDDY

[@timothystorr4770]

Especially in these times we are having now adays

[@randylove]

His dad has a lot to do with this

[@davidlabranche4266]

He really is

[@shellylavigne5913]

The reggae beat he does with his songs is tremendous

[@ettawalker6168]

Absolutely he is a very humble and very happy sou;l Team Iam all the way from the island

[@avisingh8228]

This kid makes me cry every time I watch him sing. He was born for this. God bless 🙏🏾

[@fabianrosales2253]

18 years old and already singing like he has lived so much ❤

[@ChArLi_0.o]

Every time he sings I cry. His voice is so magical. It’s amazing 🥰

[@leighanncamacho5920]

Same. Every single time. I can’t even explain it. Happy tears, sad tears. I have no control.

[@kiananq5878]

Same.

[@cecimartinez1777]

Me to!!!❤❤❤❤

[@georgia1191]

That just means you have a beautiful heart God bless you I pray your dreams come true

[@cheers1061]

Me too 😢😘❤️

[@scottjames7291]

I’m ready to buy his album right now. This guy is just a star, no two ways around it

[@MSavella89]

Same here! Can’t wait for that first album to drop!

[@maureenmclaughlin7720]

Me too!!! He is amazing!! ❤❤

[@victorochoa8335]

Wow!!!! This kid is amazing and I can’t wait for his first CD!!!❤

[@darrellperez1029]

He has some music on Spotify.

[@makuemanalili603]

The big guy is for only 10% talent and 90% compassion

[@user-xp5xf5kc4p]

As a huge fan of Country Music and (in my opinion) none greater than George Jones himself, I could listen to this kid sing anything for hours on end. Music isn't in his soul. He IS the music ! Everything about him is so genuine. That speaks volumes.

[@marilynclifton6032]

Exactly...he is music

[@johnhefter3815]

I don't think this is a country song.

[@user-ki1zw4pe5y]

This is black soul music written by Lionel Richie in the early 80s..

[@kylady124]

I love this young man, his voice, his spirit, the whole package ...He's a star! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@FredWalker-ox7br]

Hello Lady

[@IamTongi-jz9jd]

Thanks for the love ❤❤❤. Kindly show me love by texting me on my private mail

[@mjblue84]

That fly is stuck on the beautiful voice of our Iam!!! Go Iam....!!!!!!!!!! All of us in Hawaii are so proud of you. Rodney is looking down and smiling.

[@msdilbeck5655]

Qq

[@5PuaAloha]

Rajah dat! 🤙

[@penny1150]

We in the upper 48 absolutely love him

[@marywookey8960]

Been watching this show a GOOD MINUET, and I've never wanted anyone to win this more than " Iam Tongi". 🙏🏼♥️💥💯🇬🇧✊🏼

[@polufuatagavi4066]

Me too❤

[@marywookey8960]

Dis baby bruddah iz da whole package! I live Maui n everyone I talk to like him win!🙏🏼♥️🇬🇧

[@skittlez25trey]

Foreal though 😂 I’m going nuts here like ,he betta win 🥇 🎉🎉🎉🙏🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@samsharman4425]

Yes definitely he’s got this

[@alessandrodc7257]

He makes me proud to be a Polynesian and I’m a Brazilian guy. This dude can sing!

[@alexandrecunha4037]

diferente de muitos cantores brasileiros que não canta nada e o povo gosta e dificil escutar musicas nacional

[@enishagonzalez8827]

😂 ❤

[@odettagonzalez4355]

Awsome comment 👌🔥❤️

[@eukamakutu]

Thank you for putting our island reggae out there for the world to know Iam Tongi. Love from your Fijian brother 🇫🇯

[@Ghostmanetx]

Tongi has 370k+ views on this video while the rest of the contestants can’t even break 50k. Dude is miles above everyone else and he deserves to win it all.

[@debbiebeaulieu6787]

Yesssah 🤝

[@mariodesalo8450]

He does. But they will pick some blond chick. This guy makes me want to watch A. Idol again. Old soul. Had me going and listening to old songs my step dad use to play. Brought back fond memories of days gone bye.

[@PureAloha78]

Some videos are over a million views. Love it

[@ezmoney1896]

hes got all of hawaii

[@_its_bree_.9556]

2.3 million 🎉🎉🎉

[@joeywolflin1578]

The way he took a classic and gave it an island feel to it, it gave that song new life. Love this kid.

[@grakyn443]

I think I like this version more than the original

[@maralyntilley3230]

@@grakyn443 search up stuck on you by ekolu that one good too

[@teuilaleota8455]

@@maralyntilley3230 nah eddie lovette >>

[@eisleenakamasu5234]

If you like this version, check out “Stuck On You” by Ekolu. It’s also a cover from a popular band from Hawai’i, I grew up with this version and I was screaming when I heard him do it like this.

[@marylaferriere42]

You said it perfectly 👍

[@tamalynsmith8203]

Took my breathe. Watching Lionel enjoy this song, truly enjoyed himself. This young man is a beautiful soul with a little boy's smile and the voice that brings peace to us all.

[@shadseger2067]

He is just everything the world needs in music.we all need to feel a little better and this boy has the recipe for it.

[@northwestitude]

Hes not even a contestant anymore he’s just a guest star ⭐️🤍😍

[@Gruffyruff2195]

What an appropriate song for that fly lol 😆

[@carriedavenport1350]

Truth 😂

[@encydear5693]

The fly just enjoying the song before others enjoyed lol

[@brigittakehlati]

Must be a happy spirit fly enjoying the amazing music. The fly knew the winner 🏆 🥇 🏅 🙌 already.

[@mariorueda2046]

That fly that was stuck on him was a sign of his father showing him that he's there with him through his journey. I'm proud of you tongi we're all gonna go through what you did losing your dad but you keep going that's what counts.

[@kehaunanimanuola-dasalla]

Not only spreading the love through his sound when he sings but he’s spreading the true meaning of aloha! He makes everyone feel something that America is missing nowadays! You go braddah Iam!

[@FREECSGAMING]

i swear , everyone is fighting for the second spot 😂 Iam takes it all

[@myadoua06]

It’s indeed the Iam Tongi show! He gets better with every performance. And Lionel’s face says it all - he honored him well. All these artists come out here with their take on newer modern day music and then Iam Tongi takes us bck. Timeless and just pure joy! He is our American idol! 💕😭😭🥰🥰

[@riggins5028]

Say word

[@mysticwanderer4787]

This is the best cover of this song I have ever heard. The reggae beat really gave it a different vibe one that Lionel obviously loved. So many great voices in Hawaii it seems to be part of the islander's DNA so it is not a surprise that an American Idol winner would come from that great state.

[@levideese]

When I saw him sing monsters, I said this competition is over. Kid is so talented 🔥

[@debbiebeaulieu6787]

Look at him!! He's smiling and his eyes are open...his confidence is building to the Big Stage...WE are smiling from ear to ear toooooooo Can't stand it!! YES!!!!! A STAR IS BORN ⭐️ IAM TONGI 💯 NO.1 ⭐️ 💿

[@i_tearespect8190]

Man this kid just keeps getting better and better. Was hoping he would do a Lionel Richie song 😃 Absolutely killed it. Iam’s father would be so proud R.I.L

[@rachellykles5602]

I love Iam vote for me Americans please... Watching, loving an praying from Australia Iam wins. ❤❤

[@billr.1230]

This is perhaps my favorite Lionel Ritchie song. As I see the judges dancing aorund to it, I see the Lionel was overjoyed at Iam Tongi's version of it. Love this!!!

[@marienewman956]

He the winner 🎉❤

[@hectorcartagena2870]

I become a big fan of Lionel Richie and I am currently diving into his music. He seems so happy when someone plays his song. He is my favorite judge. Great job I am . 😊

[@siamiko9286]

AAAAAALLLLLLL the vibes seeing Lionel Richie just so excited that Iam is singing one of his classics!! Malie Iam!! Doing the Kingdom proud!!

[@mander40101]

Lionel wasn't excited that Iam was singing one of his songs. Lionel was excited about what Iam did to his song and how he delivered it. Iam is cutting his album on AI. So fun to watch!

[@rainbowstar4360]

Iam Tongi you DA BEST my brother! Bradda IZ waving one shaka at you right now and your dad giving you one big hug from up and above! You going to WIN this my brother! All of Hawaii Islands and America got your back. Everybody on all the Hawaiian Islands TEXT your Votes in every week! Lets give Iam the Aloha support!

[@sheldonamante9498]

808 Represent!!!!! Yesssah!!! Lets go!!!!😅🤙

[@mikeywc808]

Hope he does an IZ song. That would have the islands shaking.

[@wxkat]

One of the things I love about this performance is how he takes the original version and switches to an Ekolu-inspired version and back again. Funny thing is that unless you’re familiar with both versions, you’re nearly blown away when you find out about the existence of the other. 😉

[@lisiatetupou709]

abosolutely AWESOME!!! GO IAM TONGI!!!

[@samu3lj3son93]

Richie don’t lose him man, He got the talent and the personality to be a Star, The pacific As a nation Needed this Guy and now we Are all rooting for him

[@mermaidofaloha]

U killing me with happiness Iam Tongi. Smiling so big my face hurts. I am even happier than Lionel Richie right now. You are worth all my votes each week & so much more. Great job with Stuck on You. Yes I am, I am stuck on you Iam Tongi. How many old lady grandmas like me are in love with you?♥️🙏🌟Kauai love from one of your fans.♥️

[@lindapenrod413]

He just sends chills, when he sings, HES A STAR!!!!

[@cayezara8110]

This boy, IAM TONGI has a magical singing prowess. Any songs he sings he delivers it well.

[@cheers1061]

Some of the songs he sung, I'd never heard it before but absolutely love them all now. 🥰🥰❤️❤️

[@sirgeopene2956]

He’s so young… he said HI GRANDPA! I LOVE YOU😂😂…. You truly are Poly 😂😂😂…. Stay true to your culture young Toko❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maryrosereyes105]

Lionel.Richie reaction the whole performance and gave him a hug..what an amazing man he is. He appreciated IAM a lot..and his voice is brilliant..my winner for me❤🌹🇵🇭

[@chuckontal9962]

Judges tend to have a worried look when contestants cover their songs cuz they know how tricky that can be but Lionel was all smiles from the start. Complete faith

[@brendamoody1309]

IAM has the whole enchilada. Anything he sings , he is telling with heart, an you feel it. Deep within. My favorite singer.#1 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🌸🌼🌹🍀🌻🌈✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@savunnplang8314]

This song is awesome in the original version but having Iam doing a reggae style was outstanding. I love it this kid can make an iconic song his style and make it cool… I hope to see him perform live one day…

[@adaquino4100]

I like the way he reinvented this song. He owned it. Sir Lionel Richie seems to be happy with his rendition. 😊👏👏👏

[@NANI-ob6sy]

Is a island classic. Listen to Stuck on You by ekolu . All Hawaii locals know he was representing the 808

[@ChrisParayno]

Haha not original, it's how its sang here in hawaii😂😂.

[@Baillie.]

@@ChrisParayno why’re you so mad? Grow up

[@ginnyk891]

Omg... he sings from his heart. He is so good. I could listen to him all day

[@ghostwolf3167]

I cannot get enough of tongi I know he's going to win and go on to do great things

[@leifatuesi5262]

When all the contestants takes us forward while Iam took us back to the groove ‘ole golden days. Phenomenal performance Iam. Heart❤

[@kennethturner464]

This kid is amazing, the best is yet to come for this young man.

[@blueangel2717]

This kid going to bring reggae back into mainstream ❤

[@mander40101]

It's not reggae. It's Hawaiian. Call it an island feel.

[@jakemorrison548]

It’s not Hawaiian. Hawaiians adopted the Reggae beat and style. They called it Jawaiian in the early 90’s…Jamaican/Hawaiian. Hawaiian music is The Brothers Cazimero, Makaha Sons of Niihau, Pandas Club, Ka’eo and many others.

[@iREK4Ni]

@@mander40101 sorry bruh im from oahu hawaii and this is more reggae then hawaiian.

[@pokemonmaster5598]

@@mander40101 sounds like Eddie lovette version

[@debbiejones3251]

I sure hope so 😊

[@barbaraweiss3119]

This young man is incredible…already a star!

[@tessspencer4237]

Iam you've not only made your Dad proud but your pae'āina (entire state of Hawai'i)! You are a class act and have touched the lives of many. I AM....an Iam fan ❤

[@pasdebourrees]

Look at him smiling and his eyes open !!!

[@scottr8888r]

man!!! he makes all the originals songs sound like we just heard them for the 1st time.... This will be on his 1st album for sure!!!! He has my vote all the way to #1

[@antoinettefisher6895]

This was beautiful. Even Lionel was amazed by your performance.I loved it. ❤

[@cherubbisangma3556]

May authenticity and simplicity win ❤🎉!! Iam Tongi you have my heart mannn!

[@mander40101]

O...M...G...! Just when I thought things couldn't get any better for Iam...he does THAT!...and to a LIONEL RICHIE song of all things! AND he brought the song to the islands! I thought I had seen it all. Move over Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez (the last two Idol contestants to move me like THIS...) Iam Tongi is coming through!! JLo once said of Joshua Ledet that he was the best thing she'd ever seen on Idol. THIS is the best thing to EVER be on Idol. Period! I am so excited for Iam!!

[@Will-um9cs]

The way the crowd cheers so loud for him in comparison to others is unreal. I think he’s the winner ❤️

[@jaylynnkk86]

It's a Hawai'i thiing ❤😊 we cheehoo for dayyssss especiially iif iits somethiing or someone we love !! ❤❤

[@Will-um9cs]

@@jaylynnkk86 That’s really awesome, thanks for sharing 🥰🤗👍❤️

[@user-ht8bn9ny9t]

IAM is the WHOLE PACKAGE! Authentic charm and character, wise beyond his 18 years. I pray he keeps smiling, laughing, and singing for many, many more years! He is a testament to his departed father, and family and truly loves singing. Go get ‘em Iam!

[@debodeeful]

Everything I hear his voice,,I cannot help but smile and get chills because of the warm tones in his melodious voice.

[@RaiRaiBrown]

My thoughts exactly 💯❤

[@EclecticElegance13]

It’s impossible not to root for Iam. He is so authentic and talented. He just does everything sooooo right!

[@nevilleanitelea1372]

It’s like we’re watching Iam Tongi concert every week… awesome. Bit of soul, bit of country, a lot of heart ❤️

[@melv3992]

RIGHT!! 👏🏼😭💯

[@benhansen3387]

Someone just give him the title already. He is clearly the best.

[@MoseIsaako-gr4yy]

That fly goes to show how much creation is stuck on you already my brother ❤️❤️ Lionel Richie can't stop smiling 🙏🙏 Mahalo malo le faafiafia USO

[@terreanelson1960]

PHENOMENAL 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 he deserves to win the whole thing. Love this dude ❤️❤️❤️

[@mariaolivares5963]

Best cover of my favorite song-ever!! You can do no wrong Iam- we love you!!!

[@lianesledge3192]

I enjoy watching his journey it's genuine, he has a heart of gold, you can feel his spiritual vibrations, he is gofted and he awakens souls. Watching him heal and perform is inspiring. Wonderfull. I think he is gonna go far❤❤❤

[@law35penn]

Love it when ppl sing it from their hearts. They make their own.❤❤❤

[@pamherring3015]

And people of America that right there is our Winner. Cant wait for albums to start dropping!!! Love you Iam!!❤️🙏

[@TrudiTrahanupchanOKRA]

WOW I am so amazed! Iam took Lionel Richie's song and put a Hawaii rhythm to it - fantastic! What a treasure he is. I am in bed sick with swollen knees inflammation Parkinsonism and he had me moving in my bed to the rhythm! Thank you Ian, forgot I was in so much pain. Bless you.

[@user-pn5gi8gg9d]

Iam is sharing his positive vibes and aloha with you and the world. Take care, keep moving to the music...sending you aloha and best wishes from Honolulu.

[@momof4kids735]

@@user-pn5gi8gg9d WOW! What a paradise you live in! Blessings to you ♥️

[@colelacap495]

The crazy thing is, where he comes from, there is so much talent like him that never gets the light of day. God Bless Iam Tongi

[@muffpoundah]

sham

[@zenobiagadson7951]

Iam Tongi, I really enjoy 😊 everything you sing, I have seen no one touch the people that you have touched . Enjoy your success, young man I know your father and family a very proud.❤

[@polufuatagavi4066]

I'm so thrilled and excited for you Iam. Lionel was loving it. You killed it❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@swabbles808]

What makes Iam amazing besides his voice and his story is his innocence and playfulness. Plus every performance gets better and his confidence soars. Iam. Hawaii is with you!! ❤️

[@vanessacamacho6340]

I can’t stop watching. My soul is smiling too hard! His smile lights up everything in me. Absolutely beautiful rendition and voice. This brings me so much joy!! 🥰

[@toriatagaloa4377]

Every Polynesian Jam growing up , Love everything about IAM Tongi 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 blessings to u Man… 🤙🏻 Beautiful Human inside and out

[@user-dc5kj7mj7z]

Omg. I love this kid. Can you imagine being his mom and hearing that voice in the house. He’s going to win. If he doesn’t someone will pick him up.

[@marlowexo]

Listen to this 5 times already!!! I love love love him!!! ❤❤❤❤ he gets all my 10 votes!

[@mariconcahinhinan2637]

Tongi singing soulfully and he is like telling story when singing. He will surely be a WINNER.

[@nakawombesuzan8416]

U saw it coming....Lol

[@loriwingfield]

We're seeing our New American Idol!!!! Awesome job -- just love you, Iam Tongi!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@cportImmigration]

He talks through his songs - when singing Stuck on you he saluted Lionel with his eyes and as if "I pay tribute to your song" - Simple nice guy

[@alonanicolas9183]

THE WHOLE WORLD IS ROOTING FOR YOU !!! YOU TOUCH EVERYONE’s HEART EVERYTIME YOU SING !!! THAT’s WHAT AN AMERICAN IDOL SHOULD BE !!❤🎉

[@pelenatomanu9195]

I’m from Australia I watch every of his performance and make me so happy…Iam tongi go all the way and keep singing from your heart ❤️ your the American idol..all the best of luck

[@daleelms5368]

I'm from Australia 🇦🇺 too.. I'm in the same boat as you.. The Iam Tongi's Boat .... I'm rooting for this kid❤

[@pelenatomanu9195]

@@daleelms5368 yeah man he touch people’s heart ❤️ every time he sing’s..

[@bodhi8260]

So proud of you! I love how you make songs your own, and making Lionels song into hawaiian is genius! ❤️

[@cathyrose-iy4oy]

I can't stop listening to him ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SuperCenti]

IAM, you just made the entire world connect in a massive party worldwide. You bring our Island and Polynesian vibe in the show to make people go crazy . Lionel is in the moon because of what you just did to one of his main hits. CONGRATULATIONS BIG BOY, IAM TONGI

[@janiegonzalez257]

Had me swaying my arms side to side spliff in hand LOVING LIFE! 😂❤

[@BobBob-hr5be]

What a guy❤❤❤😂

[@scruffypupper]

This is wonderful. I would love for Iam to do a cover of Eric Clapton's Wonderful Tonight.

[@MF_Champs]

When I heard his first audition I thought "this kid should do Tears in Heaven"

[@encydear5693]

Oh yes pleaaaaase 😊

[@scruffypupper]

@@MF_Champs I can't tell you how many times I watched his audition and cried. If he sang Wonderful Tonight I'm sure we'd totally fall in love with him.

[@claireputuga7328]

I'm in for this request. BEST

[@tomtucker5405]

What comes from inside this young man is a soulful Sound that resonates and touches you!

[@ob5086]

All the best for Iam Togi from New South Wales Sydney Australia 🤙

[@veemtg]

its the smile on Lionel's face..the pure joy

[@sportsfan5548]

Lionel Richie has said in the past that if anyone is going to cover one of his songs to make it their own. Iam accomplished that. Wow!

[@montrelcoleman1489]

😅i y😮😮😮❤wa😮😮i iiihi😢 😢 oh haha John mom k I’ll hype iii

[@eatsmebeach]

Omg! The vibe! I love him so much! Lots of presence when singing!

[@YourDaddyRoberto]

Can we all take the time, and give credit to his band. They rocked the floor as well. Awesome YESSSAHHH BLESSSAH

[@user-sg4nb5pf2t]

Omg, Iam I love that song andmy goodness you rocked it. Thank you.

[@malvenfarrugia3656]

God bless you kid! What an Amazing cover version of this song! Such harmouny & happines. Lionel should be proud listen to his song .