Iam Tongi, a high school student from Kahuku, Hawaii, recently delivered a powerful performance on “American Idol” that left the judges and audience in tears. Tongi’s performance was an emotional rendition of Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence” while strumming his acoustic guitar. The “Showstopper” audience gave him a burst of applause before the…
American Idol season six auditions have ended, and the season’s final Platinum Ticket was awarded to Cam Amen, a 27-year-old soul singer. Cam’s rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” moved the judges and earned him the coveted ticket. See the video of his performance below. Sacrificing for his siblings Cam Amen’s story is truly inspiring. He…
Meet Kaylin Hedges, American Idol Platinum Ticket Winner! See the video of her amazing performance and why it was a no-brainer for Idol judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Perry to award her the coveted ticket! Kaylin Hedges, 15, of Pound Ridge, New York, had an emotional roller coaster of a night on American…
Who is Tyson Venegas? American Idol’s Platinum Ticket winner! Last year, American Idol introduced the Platinum Ticket to commemorate the show’s 20th anniversary. This exclusive ticket is awarded to only one performer from each of the three audition sites (Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Nashville). It allows the winner to skip the initial brutal phase…