Thousands gathered on Oahu’s North Shore on Tuesday to celebrate Hawaii’s own Iam Tongi, the 18-year-old Kahuku native and newly-minted “American Idol” finalist.

Thousands gathered on Oahu’s North Shore on Tuesday to celebrate Hawaii’s own Iam Tongi, the 18-year-old Kahuku native and newly-minted “American Idol” finalist.

Hawaii's singing superstar Iam Tongi put on a show for the ages during a special concert at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's North Shore.

No other place in the world you'll find this kind of love and support for their own than Hawai'i. Go Iam!!!
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