COVER: William Tongi and Rodney “Courage” by Musical Truth

Watched this kid live at ko olina performing don’t let go for American idol this weekend and I was blown away . He’s watching his son high and proud , Rest In Aloha Braddah Rodney 1ove from nānākuli 😊🙏🏽🤙🏽

It's a powerful blessing you possess to actually watch your own father singing right next to you FOREVER

Through the sorrow and hurt of a fathers passing, he will always be with you. A Star is born in Iam Tongi. Your gift is obvious, and you will move mountains through your story and music. Im just blown away.

Beautiful him singing to his dad and them together there harmony is totally in sink 😢😢 young man you have definitely made your dad proud and America loves you

Rest In Peace Rodney - your spirit still lives in Thru your beautiful son with a voice that is smooth as silk. So special and a star ⭐️ has been born!

You are so blessed with talent, young man. Your Dad would be so proud of you. His harmonising with you was so beautiful. Blessings always 💙

This is as a great inspiring song with lots of wisdom. Courage is my way of saying I will follow you. Great lyrics. Not sure how many people relate to such words? 🤔

Father and Son, awesome sounds. Rest in Love and Peace my cuz, Ofa lahi atu ki hoo fofonga Rodney.

Absolutely beautiful!!!! All the way from Chicago we are rooting for you Tongi!!💪🏽.Your dad is smiling down and is so proud of you.

One thing for sure, this kid had spend eneough time to show his love and affection toward his Dad and on the other hand, his Dad enjoyed his short life for being loved and had educated his son with love too. All is about love.

Please do courage later in the competition. All the best for the future.💯🔥 My condolences.🙏🏾

Dear Iam, I am a huge fan. You are in the big life now. Never forget this faith you sing about here. It takes courage sometimes to stay true. ❤️🙏🏻♥️

I’d love to hear you sing, “You Look Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton. Also, any Robbie Williams song, maybe “A Better Man” ? You are PHENOMINAL.

Yeah, it really takes courage everyday. Salute to you William Tongi. I know the feeling. Both my Foster Mother and Father died months ago. And seeing your story from American Idol makes my tears unceasingly falling🥺 I will include your music journey in my prayers. That's why everytime I've heard my Father's and Foster Mother's Favorite songs, it can't stop me from crying. I feel your pain young Boy. But, Let's always believe that in Heaven, there's no more Pain. And so are they. Rest in Peace to your Papa Rodney.🙏Sending Love and Prayers from the Phillipines🇵🇭❤Godbless always Tongi and Family😇

You and your father are very close! This is soo touching 😢 watched your audition on American idol you are truly talented, every word you sing comes from the heart

Iam Tongi ⭐️ superstar ⭐️ Epic performances 🎙 🎶 You are the most natural Superstar with the ease to be a great storyteller, a great artist, a Stylist like no other, with the talent to sing and guitar any genre of thr musical sphere, you voice just takes is to 'somewhere' else, leaves you so calm and serene. Pray God be with you in your hours of grief Brother Tongi, amen 🙏

Beautiful 😭❤️ praise God for courage you have to share your story

I can’t believe you gone Rodney you May RIP Si’i ‘ofa atu kihe foha moe taleniti ‘okune ma’u GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME FLY HIGH ❣️❣️

Rooting for you Tongi, all the way from TN!! Let us know when you coming to NASHVILLEEEEE🫶🏽🤩🥳❤️

You are our favorite singer on your American Idol episode.