“American Idol” has crowned its newest winner in Hawaii native Iam Tongi, whose victory as the first AAPI winner of the ABC competition still has not fully hit him.

Iam Tongi, 18, is the first Hawaiian and Pacific Islander to win "American Idol," which tends to favor country music singers. Accessibility statement Skip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness ...

Iam Tongi is the first person from the Hawaiian Islands to win "American Idol." Here are more facts about the historic 2023 winner. Local News Sports Opinion NKY Things To Do Advertise Obituaries ...

An 18-year-old from Oahu, Hawaii, made history Sunday after becoming the first Pacific Islander singer to win “American Idol.” ...

As a Hawaiian native, "American Idol" winner Iam Tongi was brought onto the project to perform "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride." Tongi, who grew up watching "Lilo & Stitch" noted that the new film ...

Shows at Blue Note Hawaii in Waikiki, Dec. 27, 28, 30 and 31. H ONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - If you’re looking for a special way to ring in the new year, how about a night with American Idol winner ...

American Idol season 21 winner Iam Tongi, 20, revealed that he has lost 115 lbs. since the show while speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the Lilo & Stitch world premiere in Los Angeles on May 17 ...

American Idol winner Iam Tongi performing at Blue Note Hawaii. Updated ... Billy V sat down with Iam Tongi in-between rehearsals and sound check for his upcoming performances at Blue Note Hawaii.