Scott and Mitch from Pentatonix reveal their ‘Legend Status.’ Their Favorite Celeb Collaborations
Pentatonix Members Scott Hoying Mitch Grassi They are still reeling from the musical legends they have created in recent years, even though they are multi-platinum global artists!
Friday’s episode PEOPLE Everyday Podcast, Hoying and Grassi discuss their favorite collaboration with a variety of artists. Kelly Clarkson, Meghan Trainor, Dolly Parton, Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus Smokey Robinson.
“I would like to say” Stevie Wonder. I’m referring to legend status. Everyone you mentioned is a legend but this was the one that made me feel like, “I can’t believe it’s happening,” Grassi, 30, tells PEOPLE. “And he sang flawlessly. That was one of our most memorable performances.”
What about Hoying’s decision? “The only person who liked Hoying’s choice was Dolly PartonJust because she feels like an untouchable goddess…like, that we would never work with,” the 31 year-old shares about the country star, who won a Grammy with her for their “Jolene” collaboration. “That was an amazing experience. She was professional and fun, as well as sweet and warm. She didn’t even act like a famous person sometimes acts — not at all for how legendary she is.”
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The five-member acappella group, which also comprises members Kirstin Moldonado and Kevin Olusola as well as Matt Sallee, is currently on a Christmas tour. They have a special streaming experience on Disney+.
Hoying says that the dream project was a dream of theirs. “We reached out to Disney more than a hundred thousand times, because we are all such big Disney fans.
His original plan was to travel to other countries. However, the pandemic forced them to make it virtual.
He says, “But it ended-up being cute.” “We did this whole concept, where we were stuck in a mailroom and then we go to all these places.
Hoying says, “It was really interesting to see other cultures and how their holidays are celebrated and how they create musical music.” It was an honor to collaborate with these great artists.
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Music is an easy fit for their interests and talents. He said, “We all love Christmas, so it feels very authentic when it’s done.” And that’s why we have ’90 Christmas songs out —literally, that number!”
Grassi stated that, despite the band being very popular around holidays, the main thing Grassi looks forward to during Christmas is spending time with family.
Arlington, Texas. “I always say my favorite tradition is getting a rest at the end of each year and spending quality time with my family and resting and enjoying,” she said. native shares “You know, just taking in that family time. It’s crucial.”
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Hoying feels the love too. Nearly six months have passed since he proposed to his longtime love Mark ManioHe’s still on cloud nine.
“I have never met anyone that was so kind and selfless,” Hoying said during a Zoom interview with PEOPLE in September alongside his fiancé. He has always been so easygoing and comfortable. We would talk about everything from the beginning. We have many of the same interests and have so much fun.
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Manio, 31, adds that “it was so easy to love Scott.” He is the most kind, caring, compassionate and handsome man I have ever met. I fell in love with him very quickly. I find myself falling in love with them every day. He is my magic touch.
The magic of Pentatonix: Around the World for the Holidays Disney+ is streaming it now