The top three contestants vying to be the next American Idol were Iam Tongi, Megan Danielle and Colin Stough Daniela Avila is an editorial assistant at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since ...

One year after winning “American Idol” in 2023, 19-year-old Iam Tongi says he’s forever grateful for the opportunities that ...

Tongi said he is looking forward to playing on Maui. “I’m excited for that,” he said. “I like being in the moment, sharing the moment I’m in with other people.