I AM IAM: The IAM TONGI Special Presentation (Journey from Kahuku to Hollywood)

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  • I AM IAM: The IAM TONGI Special Presentation
    This special presentation takes us from Kahuku to Hollywood.
    Watch the journey of our American Idol winner Iam Tongi, from being that kid who used to always carry his guitar with him to becoming the newest gem in the music industry.
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  • @ceecatco
    @ceecatco  Год назад +31

    Iam's live performance during the Beach It Music Festival 2023 in Virginia last July 23, 2023. Songs included in the playlist: Time Doesn't Fly, I'll Be Seeing You, and Monsters.
    ruclips.net/p/PLxL-u908MhLU-kv3PVDF8gh5963aUSP41

  • @laurametcalf5351
    @laurametcalf5351 Год назад +59

    Love this!! I’m so proud of the people and culture of Hawaii!!! The healing place for the world!!!!

  • @theactorb
    @theactorb Год назад +34

    Hello from Texas, this is a Amazing Special on journey of Iam Tongi enjoy all the success of your music my brother!😎🤟

  • @antising8834
    @antising8834 Год назад +34

    Thank you for this amazing Special.
    Lionel : Find a big act to open for
    Iam : I am the big act
    Lionel : Can I open for you ?

  • @sirgeopene2956
    @sirgeopene2956 Год назад +24

    Yessss!!!! Been looking all over for this!!!!! Talofa lava!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️

  • @dixieshepherd4132
    @dixieshepherd4132 Год назад +38

    Iam...you will never be alone...because we have adopted you into our hearts and we look forward to 'seeing you, wherever you go'
    ❤❤❤❤❤Tina

  • @tracygrin9918
    @tracygrin9918 Год назад +29

    I absolutely love this....An amazing special.I thoroughly enjoyed this.Thank u so much for sharing this...❤❤❤❤❤

  • @tmahue9541
    @tmahue9541 Год назад +30

    Ooo thank you ❤ thoroughly enjoyed watching this in its entirety. Thank you again for posting. We wouldn't see any of this normally because we don't live in the USA but Iam is loved and has fans worldwide and we love his journey and wish him success throughout his life and in his career. Some tears when I watched especially the part where he wasn't with his Dad when he passed as he was in Hawaii. That struck me because same thing for me when my Dad passed I was in another country. I love hearing about his life and challenges he's had. I know he would've been very low at his Dad's passing. It took me two years to get through losing my Dad and I'm much older than Iam.
    CONGRATULATIONS IAM on winning American Idol and pls know you are loved world wide. ❤

  • @kathleenwaldrup3146
    @kathleenwaldrup3146 Год назад +85

    He reminds me so much of my own son. He passed away in September of 2018. Everyone called him a gentle giant, like Iam. He loved Everyone, and everyone loved him! He had a childlike personality too!

  • @gertrudesale7726
    @gertrudesale7726 Год назад +25

    This was an amazing Special!

  • @justintomas377
    @justintomas377 Год назад +28

    blessed beyond measure!! SUCH A HUMBLE BRADDA!!🤙🏾👍🏾✊🏾❤️

  • @mollyaiolupotea5048
    @mollyaiolupotea5048 Год назад +32

    Thank you for Iam Tongi story❤❤
    He is a one of a kind♥️
    This is an amazing story for this child, Mummy Lilly is truly is a proud Momma for his son♥️♥️♥️and though his Dad is not there anymore, he feels his presence all life long as he sings
    Thanks again for this story ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @lourdesgiovannini5674
    @lourdesgiovannini5674 Год назад +56

    Following from California. I’m 60 years old first time watching American idol . I gave Iam all of my 30 votes each week. He is a true blessing. Can’t wait for the album ready to buy it and all of his singles . I have my iam tongi playlist

    • @mariloutapitan654
      @mariloutapitan654 Год назад +2

      Wow..

    • @cheers1061
      @cheers1061 Год назад +2

      ❤❤❤❤

    • @barbiekitty1
      @barbiekitty1 Год назад +1

      i am 69 and I was the same we needed him to be our AmericanIdol. his graciousness and talent will be worldwide and will heal the hearts of many!he is authentic and loves what he does! His talent is God-given stay sweet sweetheart, you have a lot of people behind you I prayi will get to experience him in person at a concert.He is sold out here in california,so far!

  • @Douglas-1994
    @Douglas-1994 Год назад +19

    I hope he makes it big and makes enough money in his career that you can buy a house in his homeland again

  • @gabbymontano0324
    @gabbymontano0324 Год назад +18

    Thank you for posting❤❤🙏

  • @gaylebanks7533
    @gaylebanks7533 Год назад +96

    Thank you for this special. Everyone seems to have adopted this boy. I’m Canadian and I certainly have. He’s simply Iam to me. ❤️🙏🏻♥️

    • @ejgunnah
      @ejgunnah Год назад +15

      Yes, like you just want to protect him like he's your own child or family.💜

    • @asinatefotu5436
      @asinatefotu5436 Год назад +11

      Agreed

    • @kathleenwaldrup3146
      @kathleenwaldrup3146 Год назад +11

      Yes, I know I certainly have. L love him so much!

    • @KathleenErslev-qi3xy
      @KathleenErslev-qi3xy Год назад +3

      😊❤😊

    • @KathleenErslev-qi3xy
      @KathleenErslev-qi3xy Год назад +6

      An amazing young man and obviously comes from an amazing loving family.. God bless them all.❤

  • @rhodastevens6578
    @rhodastevens6578 Год назад +27

    I really adopted this young man👌❤️😀

    • @francescunningham7077
      @francescunningham7077 Год назад

      So did I, I'm 68, Orlando and Sanford Florida Mom, I also adopted his Mom, she's my daughter and he's my grandson 😅

  • @gaylebanks7533
    @gaylebanks7533 Год назад +46

    Lily is an amazing woman.

    • @nancywilling9826
      @nancywilling9826 Год назад +4

      You bet!

    • @antising8834
      @antising8834 Год назад +7

      His whole family is just amazing, supporting and loving. Special credits to his uncle Manatau who is just always there for him from the start. I am pretty sure when iam goes on tour his mother, uncle and probably some of his siblings and family will be there for him taking care of business so he only has to worry about singing. Let's not forget all the Hawaiian and polynesian superstars who are going to take care of him.

  • @brooke850
    @brooke850 Год назад +25

    Me and my hubby love Iam! So happy to watch this and learn more about him, what a wonderful person he is! A gem 💎!!

  • @kathleenwaldrup3146
    @kathleenwaldrup3146 Год назад +27

    This only makes me love Iam more! He's so sweet! Such a genuine person. He is so what this world needs right now. I just love watching, and learning about him.

  • @IngridCoke-y5q
    @IngridCoke-y5q Год назад +23

    He so sweet I can see the kid in him. Love you my boy iam I can’t get enough of you am so stuck on you, Iam you’re a gifted to us all

  • @Bayougurl1961
    @Bayougurl1961 Год назад +23

    Yes, Iam Tongi the man Pure Gold 🤟❤

  • @fatafehisuka6586
    @fatafehisuka6586 Год назад +18

    The kid is one tuff cookie 💯

  • @sallycanfield2775
    @sallycanfield2775 Год назад +25

    I AM- My son has ADHD too and he now has a college degree in Microbiology with a minor in Chemistry. He repeated a lot of classes but never gave up. Just like you
    I AM! You never gave up on Idol. I have a large playlist from your songs and performances! I love your music! I have always watched Idol. Never EVER did the audience get so quiet while
    anyone was singing! Everybody crying? Yes everyone! All 3 judges, me and the rest of the fans and the other contestants! Crazy!!!❤❤❤❤❤ I AM stay true to yourself, never get so nervous that you can’t be happy! Don’t think you can’t turn to your judges, the friends made at idol ok? There will always be your friends from Hawaii & everyone in America-we love you and you are such a great winner!!!❤😊

  • @WandaHendrix-wg8vx
    @WandaHendrix-wg8vx Год назад +17

    Tennessee here loving you Iam!😊❤❤😍❤️❤️🥰❤️❤️😘❤️❤️

  • @phyllismejia4877
    @phyllismejia4877 Год назад +22

    Thank You so much for this beautiful intro on Iam's up bringing. There are no words to explain the LIFE Iam's music has brought to those🌍 who may have got lost during the pandemic and those who just Love "GOOD" SOUNDS🎵🎼🎶 Blessings to Iam his Mom & All his Ohana's‼🙏✌😍❤💞💯💯💯👏👏👏👏🍀🌴🍍

  • @patriciaranises-di3re
    @patriciaranises-di3re Год назад +17

    Loved the story about Iam. God has blessed you so much and your family❤heart

  • @andrewcox5108
    @andrewcox5108 Год назад +16

    What a strong young man you have turned into I'm so proud of you and your family God bless you my Aboriginal family from Australia is thinking about you and your family the world is your oyster brother embrace the opportunity and keep looking above love you my brother

  • @Michelle-zz8gp
    @Michelle-zz8gp Год назад +18

    You are God’s gift to your family and in the world, you had touched many lives,, i love listening to your music , keep singing and stay strong.

  • @clarissamackey6244
    @clarissamackey6244 Год назад +14

    Such a wonderful look into Iam, his family and community. Loved it so much! ❤😊

  • @ivykaneshiro7554
    @ivykaneshiro7554 Год назад +14

    Mika👍👍👍❤love this video….everyone is soooo o PROUD of Him….how many autographs did you get from him….his Mom and his Ohana are soooo so proud that he and his Dad dream is fulfilled and with honesty and happiness….so humble and his personality is so welcome to his sole and heartwarming…GOOD LUCK and warm Aloha toward your journey ❤❤👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏

  • @ofwbj8795
    @ofwbj8795 Год назад +18

    Wow! Worth watching and hope he can keep his fame forever. A very talented young man.

  • @jimeneztol1
    @jimeneztol1 Год назад +18

    I love this soosoooo much❤

  • @miku5890
    @miku5890 Год назад +17

    Thank you for this. I enjoy watching n listening to Iam.

  • @rhodastevens6578
    @rhodastevens6578 Год назад +14

    U THE MAN IAM❤👌👌👌👍👍

  • @Vic2ory
    @Vic2ory Год назад +18

    Amazing special. Loved every second. ❤

  • @gaylebanks7533
    @gaylebanks7533 Год назад +13

    Lily, I’m praying as well that he won’t change, will not give in to peer pressure and will be protected from people who might want to take advantage of him. He’s a good kid.

  • @hongthach1055
    @hongthach1055 Год назад +8

    Hey have a V modern gold true superstar ❤

  • @created2love
    @created2love Год назад +13

    This special presentation was so touching. We all love Iam here in West Virginia, hoping in time we will see him close by in concert. You did an awesome presentation so many times I cried. Iam deserved this win for himself, his family and all of his fans. I believe he will be the top American Idol of all times, surpassing Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. I go back in time of my life of many stars the 50s, 60s and 70s on. Iam voice is the best I have heard in many years. He will be a superstar. I pray he stays with God to guide him along his journey.

  • @vfrederic
    @vfrederic Год назад +9

    Amazing human being and journey so far, and hopefully he has a bright future ahead of him but lets have some real talk about his obesity. He's only 18 and looks like he's already having issues walking. He honeslty needs to lose weight otherwise he's going to have a lot of health issues and will not have a long life, like Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole RIP.
    I hope he gets the health help and support he really needs.

    • @elouise5593
      @elouise5593 Год назад

      I am thinking he gained the bulk of his weight after moving from Hawaii to Federal Way. Wa. where he couldn't go out walking with friends and family.

  • @Diligent-dp7gi
    @Diligent-dp7gi Год назад +10

    # IAM IS PRECIOUS : ) BIG LOVE ALWAYS!!!

  • @pnagaseu
    @pnagaseu Год назад +9

    Beautiful...much love and respect for Mika following Iam's journey with American Idol

  • @debbiebeaulieu6787
    @debbiebeaulieu6787 Год назад +15

    We love this young man and his beautiful angelic voice

  • @angiebandiola3010
    @angiebandiola3010 Год назад +7

    Congratulations iam and to ypur proud family, your daddy is so proud of you of how you become now. Good Luck to your new journey.

  • @Louamberelise
    @Louamberelise Год назад +13

    I've never listened to a singer who touches my heart the way Iam does!!

  • @trishvesey
    @trishvesey Год назад +13

    Finally got to watch this...clapped, cheered, cried, cheered, clapped again - God bless Iam's journey ahead ❤🙏🏼

  • @WandaHendrix-wg8vx
    @WandaHendrix-wg8vx Год назад +12

    Love you Iam!!!❤❤

  • @ma53jg
    @ma53jg Год назад +12

    Thank you so much for posting this. My heart goes out to Iam & I greatly admire him for overcoming his struggles to compete on American Idol.

  • @traebee333
    @traebee333 Год назад +5

    This is a really great documentary. Thank you so much!

  • @paulabosse1531
    @paulabosse1531 Год назад +13

    Im from Canada .and let me Tell You .this young man .is the most amazing voice and very special human been..........#1 Tongi ❤❤

  • @lorijones7961
    @lorijones7961 Год назад +7

    Oh this is so awesome💕 thank you for sharing 💕

  • @jackiebunda
    @jackiebunda Год назад +13

    I listen and was watching his videos pretty much every day since his audition and after he won. Can’t get his songs out of my head. A week before the finale, I ordered my Team Tongi shirt. It arrived today 😅 and I’m back to binge watching everything Iam. Loved watching this special coverage. Makes me appreciate everything he’s gone through even more, but especially his mom and dad. They still are doing a great job raising him.❤

  • @yvonnemobley478
    @yvonnemobley478 Год назад +12

    ❤️🥹❤️this touches my heart 💜 A beautiful tribute to Hawai’i’s Rising Star 🌟 #iamtongi 🌟

  • @laurielewis6456
    @laurielewis6456 Год назад +10

    Thank you so much for this!❣️

  • @kiriusaboy88
    @kiriusaboy88 Год назад +12

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful video

  • @traebee333
    @traebee333 Год назад +10

    There is something very very special about this young man, and not just because of his talent and sense of humor. He has brought so many people together with his IAM presence

  • @DY00999
    @DY00999 Год назад +11

    His voice is so beautiful!

  • @jewelz5761
    @jewelz5761 Год назад +8

    I love mums honesty 😂😂❤

  • @heatherdurapau7186
    @heatherdurapau7186 Год назад +14

    Idk who made this video but I am completely and utterly SHATTERED, my heart just aches for Iam and his family, what an incredible family and legacy this is. Iam deserves every bit of fame and fortune that God has blessed him with and I mean that from the depths of my soul. If your reading this Iam, please know you will never be alone, you are an incredible and attractive human being that the entire world loves , you will never be alone ♥️

  • @mariesal3558
    @mariesal3558 Год назад +10

    I’m a fan of Iam and his family

  • @rubyparker1418
    @rubyparker1418 Год назад +5

    GOD HAS BLESSED YOU 🙌 Thank you for shareing

  • @gertrudesale7726
    @gertrudesale7726 Год назад +4

    Thank you for the special it was so awesome!

  • @maricylpalisoc2372
    @maricylpalisoc2372 Год назад +8

    Congratulations, you are such a wonderful person inside, and we can see its thoughts. Your music ❤😊😊

  • @paulatupou
    @paulatupou Год назад +7

    Kalofiama 'o Lotolan
    Takuilau Pakimoeto'i
    Fu'u Huni e 'Otulangi
    Fale Lo'amanu Faletuipapai

  • @rodneyholu5569
    @rodneyholu5569 Год назад +5

    Awesome 👏 Mika 💥☝️sharing this 💥✨video. Aloha Iam 🔥👊🌺 🤙

  • @anniewood-x1r
    @anniewood-x1r Год назад +7

    Iam is loved so much

  • @pepsimorris2819
    @pepsimorris2819 Год назад +8

    Never forget who you are ❤ Aho minni wonni 🙏

  • @RosaRamirez-tj2xx
    @RosaRamirez-tj2xx Год назад +5

    I'm so happy for you Iam Tongui! You deserve all the blessings God is raining on you! I'm a big fan always will!❤

  • @LadySanchez04
    @LadySanchez04 Год назад +8

    YESSSSA!!!!❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯🌺🌺😊

  • @debbikelley2357
    @debbikelley2357 Год назад +4

    So glad this video was made. To learn more about Iam. I knew from the moment I saw Iam audition on Idol...I KNEW he would win it. He is so true, . I love this family. So proud! So humble! So grounded! You deserve all the sucess and happiness that comes your way Iam. Im a fan for life❤❤❤❤❤

  • @maryjowilpolt1586
    @maryjowilpolt1586 Год назад +7

    Amazing story. Most people have trials in their lives n getting through them makes us, if we choose, better. Love, compassion, patience, understanding, ect.... Thank you Iam for sharing your story with us, helping us, giving us hope!

  • @marion_rein
    @marion_rein Год назад +7

    🥰🥰Thank you so much for making this video accessible to all of us. Iam’s amazing voice (it’s magical - quoting Jack Johnson), humility and willingness to show his vulnerability has touched so many of us worldwide. Am so glad that he has a large, loving supportive family (and community) and a strong, wonderful mum. Kudos to her for never giving up, and to his dad who always believed in his talent and is now his guardian angel. Iam truly deserves all the success that he’s worked so hard for👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    (P.S. Has Iam tried elderberry supplements (sambucus nigra) to strengthen his immune system? It comes in chewable tablets, syrup, and gummies😋😋)

  • @sharonflemming3026
    @sharonflemming3026 Год назад +9

    His voice is so soothing when he sings. It’s a voice in a million. I’m so happy he won. He’s an amazing young man.

  • @candace9685
    @candace9685 Год назад +4

    Kentucky loves you, Iam, and your family. You were my American Idol from the first night. Be happy. Be healthy. Sing on.

  • @daezjn
    @daezjn Год назад +5

    Great coverage of Iam :) Thank you!!!

  • @Germaline-zc4ng
    @Germaline-zc4ng Год назад +14

    Thank you Iam for putting this video together
    Bless your family and you🙏🏻 thank you for sharing your story. I am sure you touched someone around this world that will benefit from your song’s choices

  • @rubyparker1418
    @rubyparker1418 Год назад +7

    Absolutely Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @brandylocklear7087
    @brandylocklear7087 Год назад +7

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @margaretcraig8532
    @margaretcraig8532 Год назад +8

    Fa'afetai lava for posting this. Love it❤.

  • @mirmir9806
    @mirmir9806 Год назад +6

    Iam is an original. Jack built a career imitating Iam (he had good lyrics, too, no doubt).

  • @TennesseeYaya
    @TennesseeYaya Год назад +6

    This is a beautiful tribute. He truly is the epitome of an American Idol!! The world loves you Iam! Always supporting fron Tennessee!!

  • @KonaMan62
    @KonaMan62 Год назад +7

    In a day and age where "News Media" outlets everywhere are condemned and ridiculed daily, watching such a wonderful, positive, in-depth story on a hometown hero is SO REFRESHING. It would have been so easy to focus much of the production on other aspects, such as promotional tours, making $$ Money $$, fame, and fortune for Iam moving forward, but you stayed focused and grounded in the Island and Home values - BRAVO.
    From the first to last voting opportunities, Ian got 100% of my votes, AND for the first time in my Idol watching career, I became one more cheerleader who rallied people via social media and in person to vote for Iam when the polls were open.
    The special thing about Iam, that thing which sets him apart, is his heart and "Mana." One doesn't just "Listen" to Iam sing, you FEEL him, and we need more energy like that in the world today.

  • @cheers1061
    @cheers1061 Год назад +4

    ❤❤❤ Iam 🙌🙌 I feel like im his biggest fan cause i can't get enough of listening to him. ❤❤❤❤

  • @ulricrainard
    @ulricrainard Год назад +7

    Beautiful job. Everyone. Enjoyed all of your comments. Iam Tongi is an amazing young man and his world-spanning friends and family send much love. To the producers of this video_Thank you

  • @gradyc171
    @gradyc171 Год назад +4

    I call it Devine intervention. Wishing Iam the best future ever. ♥️❣️♥️

  • @kstram1
    @kstram1 Год назад +5

    He is Just Amazing

  • @nancbinder7886
    @nancbinder7886 Год назад +2

    You have the most beautiful voice! I danced with my son at his wedding to your version of Somewhere over the rainbow

  • @ThePatfre
    @ThePatfre Год назад +3

    What a good man here. Soooo Talented, incredibly sweet. I can look at him and don't think about Israel iz kamakawiwoʻole I really hope he will not follow his destiny!!

  • @katiepena5467
    @katiepena5467 Год назад +2

    Young man you will see your father again in the new heaven and earth 🕊️🕊️🙏🏽🙏🏽💕💕

  • @gaylebanks7533
    @gaylebanks7533 Год назад +2

    Awwww. Sweet William. Love your Nick name Iam.

  • @ewokihernandez2118
    @ewokihernandez2118 Год назад +2

    Such a lovable guy. Amazing voice & talent. God bless you Iam.

  • @ednaliboon9950
    @ednaliboon9950 Год назад +2

    I love you Iam for being you, stay humble and always trust God with all your heart.

  • @fs5882
    @fs5882 Год назад +2

    Hi from Pamir - THE ROOF OF THE WORLD. Tong, thanks, You are loved in the other part of the world as well.

  • @wxkat
    @wxkat Год назад +2

    One of the things that hit me was at 17:33, that Rodney’s passing was unexpected and that Iam wasn’t there when it happened. I definitely wouldn’t have blamed Iam for not wanting to sing after that but am so glad that Lillie refused to let that dream die.

  • @moejoe6587
    @moejoe6587 Год назад +1

    Tanoai Reed is the ROCKS stunt double. He knew my father Coach SMASH!

    • @2203ayie
      @2203ayie Год назад

      Yeah...he shared vid of Iam singing back in 2020 in his Insta, said he knows talent when he sees one.

  • @monicakinsey4333
    @monicakinsey4333 Год назад +2

    I loved watching this. Thank you so much for sharing his story. #IAMTONGI

  • @tamasamoa6079
    @tamasamoa6079 Год назад +3

    .YESSAAHH. Malo TokoUso 😎🤙🏼

    • @JoshuaTovo
      @JoshuaTovo Год назад +1

      Yessah tokouso 🤙🏽Cheehoo

  • @josephineayala4679
    @josephineayala4679 Год назад +2

    God Bless u, keep on singing. Always remember ur Dad is always with u.

  • @chanceysplace
    @chanceysplace Год назад +2

    Thank you for sharing Iam's journey with us, very well done. I first heard about Iam at work in Edmonds, Wa from a co-worker and on the front page of the newspaper on the same day. At first I didn’t think much about till I heard him sing at his audition, then I was hooked... or maybe I shoukd say, I was moved. Sometimes days get lost in the mix of doing what needs to be done, and then something like Iam's gift touches the part in you unexpectedly with a song and a sound. So grateful I could learn of Iam, what a gift to our generation. ❤❤❤

  • @tonyameadows9042
    @tonyameadows9042 Год назад +2

    This is such wonderful, traditional style reporting. Well done! This is how real reporting is dGan!
    I just learned of this young man this evening and have been binge watching everything I can find on him. I am now a big fan!