IAM Tongi has shared a special message to American Idol fans after his homecoming concert in Hawaii.
Iam, 18, was grateful for those who supported him while he performed at the Turtle Bay Resort in Kahuku, Hawaii.
At the Turtle Bay Resort show on Oahu's North Shore, Iam played with a variety of musicians.
The American Idol winner was joined by Jack Johnson, Common Kings, Kawika Kahiapo, and several other special guests.
Clad in several leis and a black shirt, Iam crooned along with a variety of different songs at the concert.
After the fact, he took to Instagram with a video letting all his fans and supporters know how he felt.
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He recorded a short clip ahead of his upcoming role at the Virginia Beach Beach It! Festival, where he will join Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert as a headliner.
"Shout out to Turtle Bay resort, thank you for hosting my homecoming, and thank you for everything you've done for me and my family, and, uh, love you guys, yessah," Iam said in his clip.
He also captioned the short video: "Big big shoutout to Turtle Bay for not only hosting my homecoming concert but for also hosting me and my family with such an amazing setting and great food plus the awesome service will never be forgotten… love you guys and thank you for everything! Yessah!!! #turtlebayresort #grateful"
Now, Iam will be prepping for the next big show.
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GO TONGI!
Fans were thrilled for American Idol winner William "Iam" Tongi and his new project alongside judge Luke Bryan.
Tongi, 18, was given the chance to perform on the main stage of a star-studded country music festival.
The Beach It! Festival in Virginia Beach listed Iam, Luke, 45, and other A-list stars, including Miranda Lambert, 39, as headliners.
In an Instagram post, the American Idol winner announced his upcoming gig and wrote: "I’m so excited to be playing @beachitfestival in June!
"Passes are now available. I’ll see you all on the main stage!"
According to the schedule, Iam kickstarts the festival on June 23, while Luke ends the festivities on June 25.
THE COMMENTS
In an online thread, fans cheered for the Season 21 finalist and his new gig as a "main stage performer."
One fan said: "Believe it or not, plenty of people in Hawaii love country music.
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"I’m not sure if you caught it in his homecoming segment, but there were ranchers on horses waving flags in his hometown."
Another fan added: "I’m sure he can belt out a country tune or two. Maybe win over some more of the country audience."
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