Pentatonix (PTX) are friends who sang pop covers in high school. Now they are Grammy-winning music icons with diverse skills and styles. They have a huge YouTube fan base with billions of views. How did they succeed? What makes their harmonies innovative and versatile?
From Singing Contests to Music Charts
Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi and Kirstin Maldonado were in a cappella groups in high school and college. They teamed up with Kevin Olusola, a cello-beatboxer, and Avi Kaplan, a bass singer. They won the 2011 “Sing Off” as champions.
Originals & Covers with Flexibility
Pentatonix got popular with their covers of Adele and Sam Smith. But they also made original songs in pop, country and EDM. They can be fun or touching, in sound and visuals. They defy genre limits.
Awards & Records of Excellence
Pentatonix won a Grammy for Best Pop Album with their 2014 holiday album. They have the Guinness World Record for the most liked YouTube video by an a cappella group. Their world tour raised the bar for a cappella shows.
PTX Looks Beyond Horizon
Pentatonix keep exploring beyond music. They appeared in “Pitch Perfect 2” and launched their own YouTube channel with cooking shows and parodies. They are not complacent or labeled. They follow their inspiration and talent. Their future will surprise and delight audiences. Enjoy their classics on YouTube.
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