Iam Tongi, a contestant on American Idol Season 21, has advanced to the Top 8 with an impressive performance of “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong. Initially planning to sing “More Than Words” by Extreme, Iam made a last-minute switch that paid off big time. The judges were blown away by his rendition of the classic song. Lionel Richie declared him a “phenomenon,” and Katy Perry expressed her excitement to hear him sing the Extreme song when he won the competition.
Iam took to Instagram to express his gratitude to his supporters, thanking them for voting him into the Top 8. He also appreciated the opportunity to perform on such a big stage and promised to continue giving his all in the competition.
With his powerful vocals and captivating performances, Iam Tongi is definitely one to watch in this season of American Idol. Will he go all the way and take home the title? Only time will tell, but one thing is sure – he has the talent and determination to make it far in the competition.
