No one guessed Ian Tongi would take on Morgan Wallen in 2023, but here we are. “Country music means a lot to me because that's what I grew up on,” Tongi, 19, tells PEOPLE from his home state of Hawaii ...

Kalaʻe Parish is quickly becoming a standout name in Hawaiian music, blending the soulful storytelling of the country with the rich cultural heartbeat of the islands. A multi-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano ...

"A lot of island songs are just redos of country music," explains Tongi, who has been making frequent visits to Nashville to record new music Tricia Despres is a writer for PEOPLE digital, covering ...