Iam Tongi Honors His Late Father with a Tearful Performance on American Idol’s Disney Night

On Sunday, May 14, American Idol celebrated the magic of Disney as the Top 5 contestants performed Disney classics live from Disneyland Resort, and America voted for the Top 3. Actress Sofia Carson mentored the contestants and Halle Bailey performed “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid. One of the most memorable performances of the night was by Iam Tongi, who sang “Father and Son” by Cat Stevens from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. The song was a tribute to his father, who passed away when he was young. Tongi said he chose the song because it reminded him of his father’s love and guidance. Tongi delivered an emotional and heartfelt rendition of the song, accompanied by his acoustic guitar. He received a standing ovation from the judges and the audience, who were moved by his sincerity and vulnerability. Judge Katy Perry praised him for his authenticity and said he had a “beautiful soul”. Judge Luke Bryan said he was proud of him for sharing his story and said he had a “special gift”. Judge Lionel Rich