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Kahuku's own Iam Tongi makes it to the Top 3 on American Idol. See his journey from Hawaii favorite to international singing star.

American Idol Iam Tongi returns to Oahu for 'Ohana Day' concert at Turtle Bay

American Idol Iam Tongi returns to Oahu for 'Ohana Day' concert at Turtle Bay

Iam Tongi and family talk about life after American Idol, coming home for July 4, and what’s next

Iam Tongi and family talk about life after American Idol, coming home for July 4, and what’s next

American Idol besties Iam Tongi, Oliver Steele gifted custom ukuleles

American Idol besties Iam Tongi, Oliver Steele gifted custom ukuleles

Two Hawaii women in live audience at American Idol finale describe Iam Tongi's win

Two Hawaii women in live audience at American Idol finale describe Iam Tongi's win

Iam Tongi's greatest moments from the American Idol Grand Finale

Iam Tongi's greatest moments from the American Idol Grand Finale

Oahu's North Shore celebrates Iam Tongi's American Idol victory

Oahu's North Shore celebrates Iam Tongi's American Idol victory

Family, friends celebrate on Oahu's North Shore after Iam Tongi wins American Idol

Family, friends celebrate on Oahu's North Shore after Iam Tongi wins American Idol

Iam Tongi's mom talks about how proud she is of her son

Iam Tongi's mom talks about how proud she is of her son

"Don't Let Go" | Iam Tongi Homecoming Concert

"Don't Let Go" | Iam Tongi Homecoming Concert

"Stuck On You" | Iam Tongi Homecoming Concert

"Stuck On You" | Iam Tongi Homecoming Concert

"Don't Let Go" | Iam Tongi Homecoming Concert

"Don't Let Go" | Iam Tongi Homecoming Concert

"Stuck On You" | Iam Tongi Homecoming Concert

"Stuck On You" | Iam Tongi Homecoming Concert

Local artist gifts custom guitar to Iam Tongi honoring his family, heritage

Local artist gifts custom guitar to Iam Tongi honoring his family, heritage

"Island Style" | Iam Tongi Homecoming Concert

"Island Style" | Iam Tongi Homecoming Concert

"Banana Pancakes" | Iam Tongi Homecoming Concert

"Banana Pancakes" | Iam Tongi Homecoming Concert

'The Pride of Kahuku' | Hawaii welcomes Iam Tongi home ahead of American Idol finale

'The Pride of Kahuku' | Hawaii welcomes Iam Tongi home ahead of American Idol finale

Iam's mom, Lillie Tongi, grateful for all of Hawaii's aloha

Iam's mom, Lillie Tongi, grateful for all of Hawaii's aloha

“Monsters” | Iam Tongi Homecoming Concert

“Monsters” | Iam Tongi Homecoming Concert

Thousands come out to the North Shore to celebrate Iam Tongi

Thousands come out to the North Shore to celebrate Iam Tongi

Iam Tongi welcomed home with parade and star-studded Turtle Bay concert

Iam Tongi welcomed home with parade and star-studded Turtle Bay concert

Iam Tongi visits former high school on Oahu, receives honorary diploma

Iam Tongi visits former high school on Oahu, receives honorary diploma

Organizers are setting up concert venue at Turtle Bay to welcome Iam Tongi back home

Organizers are setting up concert venue at Turtle Bay to welcome Iam Tongi back home

A lot of love for Iam: Kahuku classmates welcome back the American Idol star

A lot of love for Iam: Kahuku classmates welcome back the American Idol star

Iam Tongi and special musical guests perform live at Turtle Bay

Iam Tongi and special musical guests perform live at Turtle Bay

A lot of love for Iam: Kahuku classmates welcome back the American Idol star

A lot of love for Iam: Kahuku classmates welcome back the American Idol star

KITV4's Mika Miyashima follows along on Iam Tongi's American Idol journey

KITV4's Mika Miyashima follows along on Iam Tongi's American Idol journey

Oahu welcomes home Iam Tongi, with special events planned

Oahu welcomes home Iam Tongi, with special events planned

Hawaii's Iam Tongi is fan favorite to win American Idol

Hawaii's Iam Tongi is fan favorite to win American Idol

Students at Kahuku High School celebrate Iam Tongi's homecoming

Students at Kahuku High School celebrate Iam Tongi's homecoming

Top 3 American Idol finalist Iam Tongi gives moving Mother's Day tribute

Top 3 American Idol finalist Iam Tongi gives moving Mother's Day tribute

Kahuku native Iam Tongi advances to American Idol Top 3

Kahuku native Iam Tongi advances to American Idol Top 3

On a Positive Note: Iam Tongi's family gets a special surprise

On a Positive Note: Iam Tongi's family gets a special surprise

Iam Tongi dedicates song to mom, advances to top 5

Iam Tongi dedicates song to mom, advances to top 5

Hawaii's Iam Tongi advances to Top 5 on American Idol

Hawaii's Iam Tongi advances to Top 5 on American Idol

'Just believe in yourself. You never know.' | Hawaii singer Iam Tongi makes it to Top 8 on American

'Just believe in yourself. You never know.' | Hawaii singer Iam Tongi makes it to Top 8 on American

Iam Tongi reaches Top 10 on American Idol

Iam Tongi reaches Top 10 on American Idol

Hawaii's Iam Tongi talks about making American Idol's Top 12

Hawaii's Iam Tongi talks about making American Idol's Top 12

Hawaii's Iam Tongi makes it to top 12 on American Idol

Hawaii's Iam Tongi makes it to top 12 on American Idol

Hawaii's own Iam Tongi impresses judges on American Idol, advances to Top 26

Hawaii's own Iam Tongi impresses judges on American Idol, advances to Top 26

Sneak peek into American Idol auditions, with Kahuku-born star Iam Tongi

Sneak peek into American Idol auditions, with Kahuku-born star Iam Tongi

Hawaii's own Iam Tongi makes it to Top 24 on American Idol

Hawaii's own Iam Tongi makes it to Top 24 on American Idol

Hawaii-born American Idol contestant makes it through to next round

Hawaii-born American Idol contestant makes it through to next round