Current Pentatonix Singers and Lineup
Pentatonix is an American a cappella group formed in Arlington, Texas, in 2011. The group is best known for its vocal percussion, multi-part harmonies, and modern arrangements of pop, holiday, and classical songs. The current lineup includes five singers, with Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Avi Kaplan, and Kevin Olusola as the core members who have defined the group's sound and stage identity. The group has released multiple studio albums and EPs, earned Grammy nominations, and built a global fanbase through YouTube and live tours.
The group's early breakthrough came from winning the third season of NBC's "The Sing-Off" in 2011, which brought national attention to their a cappella style. Since then, Pentatonix has released holiday albums that regularly chart on the Billboard 200 and has become one of the most recognized a cappella acts worldwide. The group's official website and social channels highlight the current five-member lineup and ongoing projects, including studio recordings and live performances. More background on the group's history and Grammy profile is available on the official Grammy website Grammy.com.
Individual Singers and Roles in Pentatonix
Scott Hoying is a baritone and one of the founding members, known for his lead vocals and arrangements on many of Pentatonix's covers and originals. Mitch Grassi is a tenor recognized for his high, clear voice and prominent lead parts on tracks such as "Daft Punk" and "Evolution of Beyoncé." Kirstin Maldonado is a mezzo-soprano who provides melodic leads and harmonies, and she has also pursued solo projects in musical theater and pop.
Avi Kaplan was the group's bass vocalist and vocal percussionist until his departure in 2017, and he is now known for his solo work in folk and Americana music. Kevin Olusola joined Pentatonix in 2011 and is the group's cellist and vocal percussionist, blending cello performance with beatboxing and looping. Each member brings a distinct vocal range and skill set that shapes Pentatonix's layered, beat-driven a cappella sound. Details on Kevin Olusola's cello and beatbox work are covered in his official biography on the Pentatonix website Pentatonix.com.
Awards, Recordings, and Ongoing Projects
Pentatonix has won multiple Grammy Awards, including Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella, and has been nominated for several more in categories such as Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. The group's holiday albums, including "That's Christmas to Me" and "Christmas Is Here!", have achieved multi-platinum status and high chart positions on the Billboard 200. Their studio albums and EPs feature original material alongside covers, and they continue to release new music and tour internationally.
The group has also expanded into media projects, including animated series and appearances on major television programs, which have helped introduce a cappella to new audiences. Streaming data from platforms such as Spotify and YouTube shows millions of monthly listeners and billions of views for their music videos, reflecting the group's global reach. More information on Pentatonix's awards and chart performance can be found on the official Billboard charts page Billboard.com/charts and on the group's official site Pentatonix.com.