Iam Tongi beats country crooners to win Season 21 in tense finale
Iam Tongi wins American Idol Season 21
She is a pop singer from Los Angeles
She beat out country crooners to win the competition
Tongi performed original songs throughout the season
She received high praise from the judges for her unique sound
The finale featured performances from celebrity guests
Tongi performed a duet with a surprise guest
The judges praised Tongi's growth throughout the competition
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The final three each sang two songs: one by guest mentor Keith Urban and another in tribute to their hometowns.