For Iam Tongi, music is about transformation – and it always has been. A Hawaiian-born singer-songwriter and the Season 21 champion of American Idol, Tongi first picked up a ukulele in the fifth grade, immersed in a deeply musical world filled with the traditional singing and dance of Pacific Island cultures. Tongi learned to sing from his father, who in turned had learned from his father before him. By 13 Tongi had played his first show, but after moving to Seattle a few years later – and losing his father in 2021 – he nearly gave music up completely. His mother secretly signed him up for American Idol, and after Tongi’s viral audition performance of James Blunt’s “Monsters” became one of American Idol’s all time emotional highlights, he went on to win Season 21, making history as the first Pacific Islander to ever win the show. His new music marks a creative transition leaning into his cultural heritage and musical roots – but also the man he’s become.
Iam Tongi
Free all-ages show coming up in Albany, OR next week and then a sold out show in Woodside, CA! Which one will I see you at?
Dates and details at iamtongiofficial.com 🤙🏾
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Iam Tongi
California we’re back for 3 more shows this week! Come on out and say hey 🤙🏾
Apr 23 - Solana Beach, CA ☀️
Apr 24 - Grass Valley, CA [SOLD OUT]
Apr 25 - San Jose, CA ^
☀️ with special guest @clairewrightmusic
^ Holo Holo Festival
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Iam Tongi
California has been 🔥 so far!!! Stoked for our last 3 shows of the tour this week. Solana Beach, Grass Valley and San Jose, let’s do this!!!
📸 Codi McIvor
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Iam Tongi
Had the best time in Colorado this week!!! Heading to Florida for one show, then back to California for a few. Come on out and see us 🤙🏾
Apr 15 - Lakeland, FL *
Apr 17 - Ventura, CA ☀️
Apr 18 - Irvine, CA ^
Apr 23 - Solana Beach, CA ☀️
Apr 24 - Grass Valley, CA [LOW TIX]
Apr 25 - San Jose, CA ^
☀️ with Claire Wright
* Sun N’ Fun Aerospace Expo
^ Holo Holo Festival
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Iam Tongi
COLORADO... We’re coming at ya!!! Just spent the week in Nashville rehearsing with the band. Let me know which which songs yall want to hear. Tickets at iamtongiofficial.com … go get 'em!!
Apr 8 - Denver, CO ⚡️
Apr 9 - Colorado Springs, CO⚡️
⚡️with Thunderstorm Artis
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Iam Tongi
California! Happy to share that Claire Wright will be joining me for my upcoming shows in Ventura and Solana Beach. Go grab your tickets now at iamtongiofficial.com 🤙🏾☀️ @clairewrightmusic
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Iam Tongi
Stoked to have my bruddah Thunderstorm Artis join me for a couple shows in Colorado coming up! Grab your tix now for April 8 in Denver and April 9 in Colorado Springs!
Let us know what spots we should go check out while we’re in town 🤙🏾
@thunderstormartis #americanidol #hawaii #islandstyle #ohana
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Iam Tongi
CA+CO! Text "2026" to 917-947-2299 to sign up for Team Tongi and get access to Meet & Greet registration when it opens! 🤙🏾
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Iam Tongi
I'm heading out to California & Colorado for some shows to celebrate the release of my debut album. Tickets are on sale now at iamtongiofficial.com!
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