this man shouldn’t even have to finish american idol. some one sign him now

His dad's falsetto voice is just a great combination

I feel so privileged to be able to watch this after seeing your story over the past few months! Rodney & yourself Iam have done more than you’ll ever know to help me and my family’s path! Thank you! Sending love & strength to you my friend 🫶🏼

So special. Your dad may have transitioned but he’s always with you. Just so you know, your videos are really healing to some of us. You … make a difference.

I came here after hearing you say you cried because you could hear tour dad harmonizing with you and I completely understand why after watching seconds of this video. So beautiful and what a gift your dad has given you. You are his legacy.

You got the entire Tongan community in Utah rooting for you. MMT. You’ve made us proud brother

Iam’s voice and his guitar playing are better than therapy. I feel like his voice could heal the world 🌎 ❤

His dad's voice tho!! Man they both sing so beautiful.. RIP to Mr.Rodney... ❤❤❤

Chee hoo! Just saw your commercial for American idol. Represent brotha, you've got all of hawaii cheering you on

I went looking after your Idol audition and found this.....omgosh, I am overwhelmed. You and your precious father are amazing. My heart and prayers are with you Iam....and all of those who loved Rodney.

I lost my dad back during covid. I was 16 at the time and the hospital wasn't allowing in minors due to such high cases around my area, he suddenly lost his battle to cancer and I was never able to say my goodbye. This song, and this man singing it has brought a peace to my soul that I cannot explain in words. When I sing along with him It feels like a hug from my old man. Thank you Iam, I cannot express the gratitude I have for your special ability.

I used to sing this with my brother; (I was harmony) we have it recorded. Lost him about 3 years later. Such a special song and evokes so many memories. Thank you Iam! You are such a gift to the world! Y’all, please VOTE!!

Doesn't mater what you're singing, we're all listening. That's your winner right there.

Here from your idol audition! My husband recently just had his father pass away and your audition made us both cry! We are a singer songwriter duo, and my husband wrote a song for his dad after his passing. To get up and sing for a passed loved one takes so much courage! You were so moving so talented and so strong!! We will be voting every single week for you! I can’t wait to see where this opportunity takes you! Your dad is so proud of you!!!❤️

This popped up in my recommendation section. You honored your father indeed, and this is one of my favorites you covered. Rest in power, Rodney ❤

My husband and I are watching all the videos with you singing with your Dad! That guy was an amazing man!!! Wow!!!!! Watching with tears! What a humble man!! ❤You stay humble like your Father! Don't forget who you are!!!

Hawaiin singers are so underrated, so much heart and soul

This is some kind of special gift he has. His voice and body language brings everyone together.

The world needs you and your father's spirit. Thank you for sharing y'all with us. Much love and God's continued blessings.❤

Honored to see and hear your Dad singing. Congratulations Iam and Rodney! 🕊💐

You go bro! My dad died while I was in my mom's womb. Then my mom left me coz of the trauma(my dad died). And needless to say, my childhood was worst than a nightmare. But, because of what I had gone through, I work endlessly, now, and dedicate my life to encourage, motivate, and inspire others to embrace their situations. I am working on opening up my lst medical orphanage in Asia(no easy task, but if I could just help one child to not go through what I gone through, I have done yeoman's work). So bro, continue to use your hurt, pain, and sufferings as a catalyst and turn it into positive energy to inspire others. Praying for you and your family, always.

Man, this really got me…. First was your audition in american idol, then this… I’m sorry for your loss but I’m sure your dad is very proud of you. It’s beautiful how music can bond generations. Aloha from Brazil!

Every day when I get home my dad is watching videos of you singing. I’ve never seen anything bring him so much joy. From your local Washington community, we love you! Your voice will be heard all over the world and spread more joy than you’ll ever know.

Such a sweet voice that makes me tear up everytime he sings. He's a fine boy, his Dad raised him right, so respectful and humble. I hope he wins, I hope he sets an example for other kids to follow. He's an Angel.

Even pops understood the assignment. Much love from 🇬🇧 Routing for you son

RIP RODNEY UR SON IS AMAZING

He has to win American Idol. He is perfect. I think someone should just sign him up now. Rooting for you, from California.

What a beautiful & heartwarming rendition of this song. Their voices are in perfect harmony. RIP Mr. Rodney!!

Lets make this kid a winner for rodney

I recently lost my dad, he passed away from complications of diabetes and heart problems. I can’t tell you how much listening to you has helped me. You are a true blessing to the world we live in. Please keep sharing your beautiful voice, we need it, it helps us more than you could ever know. Thank you!

The crooked lamp shade on the antique lamp, the plain walls, the basketball shorts and the simple couch prove that the best things in this world come from within us, not around us. Timeless examples of the language of music are the gifts we receive from this duo of father and son angels.

OMG - every song I hear from this guy is just simply unbelievable. I am so sorry for your loss of your dad - and so glad that you shared this amazing relationship with us.

You are your dad's gift to the world. Every time you sing you make him proud. And with all the success that awaits you, you and your family will soon be ' priced back into paradise.'

His singing is so effortless. And he has perfect pitch with no straining necessary! A great singer! Love his dad’s singing. These videos will be so precious to him now that he has passed.

Their voices are such a harmonious match. They compliment each other's voice so beautifully

I just saw this now. So beautiful. The world need his song. I'm so glad his mother after not being accepted 1st time had him try out a 2nd time!!! Thank you! Mrs Tongi!!

Iam is blessed with a voice from God! He can sing Awesome!🎤🎵🎶😊

Your Dad left you with a special gift... to know, experience, and make music the way you two did will forever be your comfort. Hang in there Iam.

bless you bro and family rip uncle Rodney 🙏

My boy, you made a grown man cry. i love you for this. GOD BLESS YOU. YOUR FATHER IS PROUD! WE ALLL ARE!

This kid is genuine and very humble 😢🙏🏻

I love Tongan people. Such strong families & statures yet such soft hearts.

I heard about you on Joe Rogan because of Jelly Roll. After hearing your audition, I spent an hour listening to all of your songs on American Idol. I'm not very emotional but I cried the whole time. Your voice is amazing. Thank you for putting these intimate moments up for us to enjoy and share with you. I'm sorry for your loss. Your father is looking down smiling, that I can guarantee.

Lost my Dad after I graduated from Radford High School. I too felt lost and lonely for a long time, until people started asking why I do things the way I do. Realized it was because of my Dad. Watching your Dad harmonize made me remember my Dad singing falsetto on his steel guitar while listening to KCCN. That was over 60 years ago, and I want to thank you for bringing him back to me.

This needs to be released in memory of his dad ...sooo beautiful. Tongi...I love you xxx

Omg can't stop crying! Beautiful soul and voice! May your father rest easy

Best cover of this song ever, RIP Rodney, love you Iam

From the moment I heard Iam in auditions he had my heart. I've been singing since I could speak and in all the years of music I've never had someone touch my soul like he does. Such an amazing talent and beautiful and heartbreaking story. He is my favorite singer of all times. Young man you have a bright future to match your bright light you emit from inside ❤️🙌🤞✨🙏🥰🌻🌞 between you and Megan Danielle I cried more this season than ever!! Lord have mercy! Keep singing, keep shining, and keep making the world feel every word you sing! You're amazing ❤️🙏✨ yesssuh 🤙

Your American idol audition had me absolutely bawling. I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Much love from England.

Iam, your audition at American idol will forever be imprinted in my mind and heart. I am rooting for you.

Your voice is truly beautiful. R.I.P to your dad. Much to you and your family from England ❤️👍

Rodney’s face at the end said so much 😢

Just saw your performance on American Idol...what a beautiful soul. You absolutely KILLED it! Your father raised an amazing son and he's so proud of you. No matter how far you go on the show remember you've already won with who you are.

I saw him perform on Idol had me in tears😢😢😢 absolutely beautiful voice !!!!!

Your dad is a legend I am crying❤

This guy has the talent to touch everybodys hearts in the world!!!

Lost my dad in 2019. Immediately started crying when I saw the audition. And I rarely ever cry.

Absolutely beautiful! Rest in Paradise Rodney. Looking forward to hearing this young man's voice over and over.

I do understand why he closes his eyes when he's singing, he just treasures the memories of these sessions with his dad.

The love you share with your dad is palpable. Continue to rise to the top and stand proud knowing you have set an example to us all, and have truly honored your father.

I saw your idol audition. I didnt hear your story until after I heard you sing. I felt your story through your voice. I just went and watched again and heard your story and I couldn't keep it together. Your are so talented. So humble. Such a beautiful soul. Your father is always with you and you're making him so proud. Thank you for blessing us with your voice. Dont just move mountains, move the world.

Amazing voices! They harmonized so well! You can tell it runs in the blood. He got his talent from his father, may he rest in peace. Do it for Rodney!

can't help the tears out.. such an honor to finally hear the father and son duo.. keep going Iam..

WOW!! They sounded AMAZING together. Rip Rodney.

He is so great. I hope when compassion is over, win or lose he has a great career singing.

Rest in Paradise Rodney..your son will represent your family to the fullest im sure of it.

So BEAUTIFUL...got tears in my eyes...love this wonderful harmony, I can see why Iam has a hard time singing because he hears his dad's harmony with him. What a beautiful story and this father's wonderful legacy will be passed down through generations because he took time to nurture his son's beautiful gift. 😊

Iam, my man, you did it! Good job on getting the title for American Idol! Your dad is looking down at you and he is proud of you! God bless you, Iam! Can't wait for you to release an album!

Your voice, your music, your relationship with your dad embodies everything what aloha feels like. Your voice makes me miss home. Rooting for you to the end braddah🫶🏽

Saw your monster song audition on idol and cried with you brother after hearing your Dad passed away. Blessed to be able to see him with you jamming. Kia Kaha arohanui 💞💯 love from Aoteroa NZ

so adorable the two of you. iam take so much care of this industry where you are in now.

Came here straight after watching the American Idol audition. You go get it man. You got this!

OMG Dad Rodney’s harmony is so GREAT! IAM is a winner already! Thx for sharing ❤❤❤

It doesn't matter the genre you can sing it and you can make people experience the story the raw emotions behind your voice is so incredible...I'll forever be a fan of Iam Tongi

You're going to be massive young man. Surround yourself with wholesome and loving people who are going to look out for YOU! People with tattooed faces like a 5 year old with crayons are going to be toxic and self serving for his own gain. You have a very cool FREDDIE FENDER sound and vibe. Stay true to yourself. Stay true to your values taught to you by your mom and dad. Because in the end, that is what is always going to be there. Fame and fortune gained by selling your soul never lasts.

You're amazing Tongi, thank you for the immense emotions you help us feel and work through ❤️ and thank you Rodney for making this amazing young soul Rest in Paradise brother

Dads seconds parts are spot on ❤

After spending the morning crying to seeing your first idol video of Monsters. To this. Such beautiful souls 💖 beautiful voices. Much love and blessing to you and your family!

Mr. Tongi, I am old. I listen to music most of the day. When I clicked on this video and heard the beginnings my ears perked up and it was like when your speakers all of a sudden start to play clearly after a bad connection. You have "it" the power to reach peoples heart. Please continue on.

What you sang on American idol 2023 took my breath away.

My favorite Singer of all Time.....I get chills every time I hear Iam sing .... love just comes from within him!

Iam mahalo for all your love and for sharing Hawaii with the world. You have touched my heart and have given me the strength to listen to my dad’s music since he went to heaven. Angels jam session YESSAH! Love you Iam ❤

My life became better since I met your art Iam Tongi. Definitely your dad is more than proud of you and the family you have. Stunning bond you both had, especially through music. ❤️ Big hug from Paraguay 🇵🇾

He needs an album right now !!!!! Wow !!!! God Bless kid !!!!!

Iam, my brooooo, it's almost 2am here in the Philippines and I just saw your AI audition... I am in TEEEEEEEEARS!!!! You have such an AMAZING VOICE!! Rest in Paradise to your Dad, Rodney.. God bless you and your family!

I love you buddy. Your rendition of Monsters brings me to tears everytime. I feel the same way about my dad I lost 4 months ago... Stay strong. You're special...

You just won my boy , go back to Hawaii and live you’re life. Well deserved, greatness too you and yours forever big dawg

I CRIED SO MUCH WATCHING YOU ON AMERICAN IDOL! YOU GOT MY RIGHT IN MY SOUL!!! LOVE YOU BRO!!!

Please dont stop singing, you have a beautiful voice and soul, i watched your audition in american idol and i cnt stop crying. ,🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

Iam, my eyes are swolen for 2 days now, i kept crying watching all your music videos and reading the comments. Tears are just coming out of my eyes uncontrollably and i cant stop watching. More power to you and may God continue to bless you. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world. ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

These videos are a beautiful reminder of the eternal impact of a father...Iam, our whole family is watching and voting for you!!! You are a winner to us.

i couldn’t stop crying after hearing him sing

My buddy from Hawaii hooked me up today to your American Idol audition and just balled my eyes out hearing your story and song! But seeing this with your father Rodney(RIP) singing together is priceless! Heavenly Amazing voices together! Your Dad is smiling from up there! Ofa atu…from Germany!

hi Mr.Iàm,..what a happy days for me to start à day listening to your compilation of songs during your competetion...me and my family admire you sooooo much ...we are your àvid fan from here in Philippines...and we do love you and prày for you and your family...

I'm amazed how he remembers all these songs, what a beautiful person 💓

Your audition moved my husband and me to tears. You have a gift and your father was standing right next to you ❤

Bro ur song on the idol thing bro it hit me so proud of u to get that man ur is in pardise being proud of u bro🥲❤

Daddy rubbing his thigh while singing kind of Filipino also doing the rub and sing ,,,hahahha amazing! you are a happy Dad in heaven for Iam, Congratulations!

Just discovered you and your first audition. That was a wonderful tribute to your dad, I lost my dad 1,5 years ago, you really had an impact on me with that song, brought up good memories and made my cry. It is wonderful that you hear your dad with you when you sing, cherish that connection, he is always with you. Thank you for sharing your wonderful soul with the world through your music. Congratulations on the win, well deserved.

Wish you the best, young Man. Mr. Rodney is with you all the way 🙌🏽🙏🏼