![]() ![]() The things we’ve accomplished, the places we’ve seen, the people we’ve touched with our music… It surpasses anything that I could have ever dreamed up for my life. ![]() Before I explain why, I want you all to know that the past 6 years have been the most unbelievable years of my life. It has been the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make in my life. ![]() This morning, I announced that I will be taking a step back from PTX. If you have watched, know that this is exactly what I would have said in the video, if filming it wasn’t one of the toughest things I’ve ever had to do. If you haven’t yet watched the video then these words might come as a shock to you. Kaplan made the announcement in an emotional video posted to the group’s Facebook in which he was surrounded by fellow band members Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola and explained his decision to leave. Related: Who Is The Only Artist To Refuse To Accept A Grammy Award?Īfter all of Pentatonix’s success, it came as quite a shock to fans when bass vocalist Avi Kaplan stated in May 2017 he would be leaving the a cappella outfit after six years. In between all that, they managed to fit in no less than three consecutive Grammy wins for three very different songs – their ‘Jolene’ collaboration with Dolly Parton, a Daft Punk medley and their version of Tchaikovsky’s ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’. The group have toured extensively across North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia and have had cameos in shows and movies like Bones and Pitch Perfect 2. Since their victory on The Sing-Off Pentatonix have had a very successful career, releasing several chart-topping albums featuring a cappella covers of pop tunes and Christmas songs alongside original arrangements. They triumphed in the end and managed to win over judges and viewers with their arrangements of The Buggles ‘Video Killed The Radio Star’ and ‘Dog Days Are Over’ by Florence and the Machine. During the season, Pentatonix faced off against fierce talent in the form of collegiate a cappella groups including Howard University’s Afro Blue and the University of Rochester YellowJackets. ![]() The a cappella group are best known as the winners of the third season of NBC’s The Sing-Off – a victory made all the more impressive by the fact Pentatonix only formed just a day before they auditioned. Here’s why Avi Kaplan decided to leave Pentatonix. ![]()
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