He deserved to win. Love that Hawaiian vibe.

you know it's fire when the original singer vibes on your version! 🔥🔥🔥

The second I saw his audition I knew he was the winner

there is no competition. You just love life....and life will love you back. You dont live in a Universe, the Universe is inside you.

I love that Lionel looks so proud to hear him take on his song, this kid will certainly become a bigger star than he already is thanks to Idol

When the great Lionel Ritchie gets up to sing clap and dance you know you are on your way.❤❤❤

Heard him the first time Wednesday. I don't even try not to get a wet eye! The humility and love he projects will serve him well!

Beautiful performance of a great Lionel Ritchie song. Iam makes me cry every time I hear him sing!

Stuck on you I've got this feeling down deep in my soul that I just can't lose Guess I'm on my way Needed a friend And the way I feel now I guess I'll be with you 'til the end Guess I'm on my way Mighty glad you stayed I'm stuck on you Been a fool too long I guess it's time for me to come on home Guess I'm on my way So hard to see That a woman like you could wait around for a man like me Guess I'm on my way Mighty glad you stayed Oh, I'm leaving on that midnight train tomorrow And I know just where I'm going I've packed up my troubles and I've thrown them all away 'Cause this time little darling I'm coming home to stay I'm stuck on you I've got this feeling down deep in my soul that I just can't lose Guess I'm on my way Needed a friend And the way I feel now I guess I'll be with you 'til the end Guess I'm on my way I'm mighty glad you stayed I'm mighty glad you stayed

Mr. Lionel is so happy! from the bottom of his heart!

Me too, I just heard him the other day. I don’t have time Thor TV. I didn’t even know he had won that award. His story means a lot to him! I’m happy for this young man!

Beautiful just love his voice. U made my day

he projects so much love and emotion when he is singing ❤

WHAT A LEGEND!!! ALREADY 18 YEARS "OLD" WOOOOOOOOOOO 🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱

I'm from Hawaii. Brudda IZ was da man. Iam is da new man. Congrats to him

When someone sings from the bottom of his heart it is felt through the sound of his voice and without a doubt this man is no exception. Un abrazo enorme desde El extremo del mundo Chile

I was 16yrs when this song went to number one in the charts in Ireland. Wow, I thought it was and still think it's do beautifull. Nobody can compete with Lionel Richie, nobody.

His voice is so special, so emotional. He feels each song he performs.

One of my favorites fr back in the 80s 🙂 he's amazing! Love how he sings this

His voice is so heartwarming..... It really moves everyone to feel the song.

Incredible Voice!! My New Favorite Idol!! 🥰

One of the best voices around, simply beautiful, heartwarming

I love the way he adds the love and passion when singing!

He did this beautifully

Absolutely mind blowing rendition. I love it even more than the original which is a huge compliment because I love me some Lionel Ritchie.

Detta är det bästa som har hänt på många år! Love You!

That was amazing, well done young man!

Ah IAM ya Deadly my boy, never will tire from ya voice excellent👍✌️

Was für eine große Stimme 💕💓⚘️

😭😭😭 como me llega al ❤ con sus canciones, su humildad no tiene precio, hermoso sin duda 😊

Oh wow that was a wonderful version of this 🎵 song 🎵. Keep to that was truly beautiful 🤩 ❤❤❤

OMG I just feel in love again with this song💜

even if I watch this again and again, ill never get tired of it ❤

Vraiment belle revisitation de cette magnifique chanson . Très beau !!!!

Superb performance, love it. 👍👋

so gifted.....that it draws me closer to his music.... rare talent these days

Wowww! Amazing🔥 From Haïti🇭🇹 I adore

Fantastic talent I really enjoy!

I love it. I love the song and the voice is just amazing. Like wow😲😲😲

Waooo lam Tongi tienes una voz de Ángel desde el cielo tú padre esta súper orgulloso de ti sigue tu rumbo en la música naciste para cantar muchas bendiciones siempre sigue llevando tú música umildemente como siempre lo haces te admiro un Boricua 🇵🇷que sigue tu música DTB 💯🙏👍❤️🤗

If only Lionel knew this was one of the main jams/karaoke songs growing up in hawaii!! Chheeehoo ❤️❤️ #TeamIam

Este chico tiene talento. todos mis aplausos para él . tiene madera de artista... me atrapa cada vez que lo escucho...

Beautiful voice ❤

That's what I say, the reggae vibes whoo dress up that song

Love you man, You're very inspirational and you have that Voice 🙏❤️🙏God bless you and your Family 🙏❤️🙏

Wow that is a nice one.. lots of love from Kenya East Africa..

Wow mis respetos, tocó mi corazón ..gran canción y poema a su padre

Heard him the frist thme Wednesday l don,t event try not to get a wet eye! The humility and love he projects wil serve him well!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

めっちゃ素敵だなぁ♡

Awesome 👏

Love in the air ❤ big hugs

his voice never fade

Maravillosa versión

OMG! ❤ Absolutely amazing 🎉 Wow! Just Wow❤

Tudo que ele canta fica magnífico 👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏👏♥️♥️♥️♥️🇧🇷🇧🇷👏

🎉hes outstanding ❤

I like it🥰. Good job my brother👍

Maravilhoso ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Amo esse cara.

Maravilhoso talentoso parabéns brasileiro te ama🎉🎉🎉🎉

Best cover. Love this brother💙

This was me and my love one favorite song from the 80 true what Lionel Richie said who was our idol and still is u kill it took me to another level and i broke down crying for my Tana Maori name for man who is in heaven with your dad hopefully singing sweet music and looking down on his boy that's bought so much joy to this world bless u IAM Tongi and thank u so much for your beautiful angel voice you are a credit to Dad mum and all your whanau family best off Luck on your musical journey ❤❤

Can’t get enough of this guy love him what a beautiful person ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

He will win this mark my words that kid is really good .god is great .keep goin you will be great one day

Wish this was on spotify... really good. Better then the original in my eyes ❤

Love this guy

One of the most beautiful voices i have heard, his vocals are old school,sam cook ,and the rest ..

❤❤❤❤love it nice song

You go BIG BOY!!! 😎✊ #Lovingitt❤️❤️🌹

Love 💕 his voice ❤

Best cover of this classic ever

What a blessing he is too all of us he moves our hearts and emotions thank you for singing too us we love you very much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Caracas que versão top demais, canta demais a pessoa ❤❤❤

Your a humble, sweet voice, brother, new zealand 🇳🇿 Aroha xx

He has this beautiful bright energy that locks me in and his voice just makes me go dreaming

I'm here today. I love his voice🥰

Richie : take it easy Iam. Iam Tongi : Original singer vibes on my own version.🔥

I love him!

Magnificent🎉🎉🎉

Very natural and touchy

When he sung about his dad I cried , l just lost my love of 51 years we have 3 daughters he loved them so much 😢

My melody i love n love more your voice.

Just fresh, friend😊

nice one iam tongi you are the best 👌

LOVE HIM

Muito legal ficou imagina s alegria do lionel Richie parabéns

Me encantó 👍💎❤️🫂

Voz linda demais ❤❤❤❤

He is an absolute SuperStar

Magic❤❤️❤️

woww amazing

Pięknie👌🏻🔥

Anyone who has lost their father can relate so totally deep with this song .I bawl my eyes out every time I play it.. James Blunt is AMAZING!❤

Im glad for the fact that Lionel Richie was able to love the awesome performance all the way

"Porque Deus tanto amou o mundo que deu o seu Filho Unigênito, para que todo o que nele crer não pereça, mas tenha a vida eterna." João 3:16💟

Amazing job

incrível !!!

Wow what a voice

One of a kind ✨️ 🎉

My rest and admiration for this young man a lot....yes, go ahead and God bless you today, tomorrow and always 🙏...