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American Idol might have a new champion in Abi Carter, but Season 21 winner Iam Tongi is not letting fans forget about him as he’s just released two new cover songs. Tongi, who became the first Pacific Islander to win the long-running competition series in 2023, has recorded versions of some of the island hits he grew up listening to in Kahuku, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. This includes a cover of Kolohe Kai’s “Cool Down” and a rendition of Spawnbreezie’s “Dont Let Go” (which he performed on Idol). “I chose ‘Cool Down’ because we all need to take time to relax with all our family and friends and ‘Don’t Let Go’ because I would love the fans to continue to hold on for the ride,” Tongi said in a statement. Tongi first auditioned for American Idol in Season 20 but failed to get past the initial screening.
- 5/24/2024
- TV Insider
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From the moment American Idol winner Iam Tongi wrapped his audition, viewers of the ABC competition show fell in love with the 18-year-old Hawaii native’s emotional story. During his first time in front of the judges, Tongi wiped off tears as he remembered his late father Rodney, who introduced him to music and died several months prior to his audition. He performed James Blunt’s “Monsters” in his honor, reducing judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan to tears.
On Sunday, he came full circle, singing the emotional lyrics about...
On Sunday, he came full circle, singing the emotional lyrics about...
- 5/23/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
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Tonight on “American Idol,” the live coast-to-coast, three-hour season finale features special performances from music legends and today’s top artists, with the Top 3 contestants taking the stage for the final time as America decides who will become the next American Idol. Will Colin Stough, Iam Tongi or Megan Danielle be crowned the winner? Emmy Award winner Ryan Seacrest hosts the reality TV competition series for the show’s sixth season on ABC and 21st overall.
Follow along with our updating live blog on Sunday, May 21 (8:00 p.m. Et/5:00 p.m. Pt) as we react to the Top 3 performances and reveal who wins.
The all-star lineup of performers includes the return of former Idol judge Keith Urban (singing “Wild Heart”), who will also mentor each of the finalists. Also confirmed to hit the stage are Clay Aiken & Ruben Studdard, Ellie Goulding, James Blunt, Jazmine Sullivan, Jelly Roll, Kevin Cronin,...
Follow along with our updating live blog on Sunday, May 21 (8:00 p.m. Et/5:00 p.m. Pt) as we react to the Top 3 performances and reveal who wins.
The all-star lineup of performers includes the return of former Idol judge Keith Urban (singing “Wild Heart”), who will also mentor each of the finalists. Also confirmed to hit the stage are Clay Aiken & Ruben Studdard, Ellie Goulding, James Blunt, Jazmine Sullivan, Jelly Roll, Kevin Cronin,...
- 5/22/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
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Ohana Fest is adding a second weekend of music at the beach this October. On Monday, Eddie Vedder’s music festival announced that it will be extending itself to a second “Ohana Encore” weekend with Vedder headlining, alongside Alanis Morissette on day one and the Black Keys and Haim on day two.
The second Doheny State Beach music weekend will also see the likes of the Roots, Julieta Venegas, the Front Bottoms, Amos Lee, and Marcus King on Oct. 8 and artists such as Band of Horses, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Afghan Whigs,...
The second Doheny State Beach music weekend will also see the likes of the Roots, Julieta Venegas, the Front Bottoms, Amos Lee, and Marcus King on Oct. 8 and artists such as Band of Horses, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Afghan Whigs,...
- 6/13/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
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Eddie Vedder will take the stage at his sixth annual Ohana Festival, which will also feature performances from Stevie Nicks, Jack White, Pink, and more.
The festival — which Vedder founded in 2016 — will return to Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California, this year, Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. Nicks will headline day one, with additional performances from artists like Khruangbin, Brittany Howard, the Revivalists, Gang of Youths, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, and Kolohe Kai.
Day two will feature Vedder and White, along with the likes of Billy Strings, Manchester Orchestra,...
The festival — which Vedder founded in 2016 — will return to Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California, this year, Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. Nicks will headline day one, with additional performances from artists like Khruangbin, Brittany Howard, the Revivalists, Gang of Youths, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, and Kolohe Kai.
Day two will feature Vedder and White, along with the likes of Billy Strings, Manchester Orchestra,...
- 4/11/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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