Kirstin Maldonado & Her Pentatonix Group Mates Release New Single “Thank You”

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

Kirstin Maldonado is singing a little appreciation…

The 28-year-old Mexican & Spanish American singer and her Pentatonix group mates have released the single “Thank You,” as their way of show what they’re grateful of despite 2020 being unlike any other year.

In their heartfelt new video for their holiday song, “Thank You,” Maldonado and the rest of the five-piece a capella group are seen building snowmen, having a snowball fight, enjoying a family dinner and chatting with loved ones safely and virtually.

“Thank you for your smile / It’s warmer than the fire / Your gentle laughter / Is sweeter than a choir,” the group sings in the chorus.

“Thank You” is featured on Pentatonix’s festive album, We Need A Little Christmas, which dropped earlier this month.

The group performed at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday (Nov. 27), and will join NBC‘s Christmas in Rockefeller Center next Wednesday, December 2.

Kirstin Maldonado & Her Pentatonix Mates Release Inspirational “Amazing Grace” Cover

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

Kirstin Maldonado is bringin’ a little grace to the holiday season…

The 28-year-old Mexican & Spanish American singer and her Pentatonix group mates have surprised the world with the release of the music video for their new cover of “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone).”

In the Jimmy Bates-directed clip, Maldonado and her Pentatonix mates infuse the enduring gospel classic with their trademark a capella harmonies while wandering through a stunning outdoor church in the misty woods.

“My chains are gone/ I’ve been set free/ My God, my savior has ransomed me/ And like a flood/ His mercy reigns/ Unending love/ Amazing grace,” Mitch Grassi belts, while his bandmates provide crashing percussion and background vocals. Maldonado then takes over lead vocals on the next pitch-perfect stanza.

The track will serve as the lead single for the band’s upcoming sixth holiday album, We Need a Little Christmas, which is slated to drop November 13 via RCA Records.

While Pentatonix has yet to reveal the studio set’s complete track list, it will follow The Best of Pentatonix Christmas, their 2019 holiday compilation which featured collaborations with Tori Kelly (“Winter Wonderland/Don’t Worry, Be Happy“), Kelly Clarkson (“Grown Up Christmas List“), Maren Morris (“When You Believe”) and Jennifer Hudson (“How Great Thou Art“), as well as a posthumous duet with the late Whitney Houston on “Do You Hear What I Hear?”

Previously, the Christmas-loving a capella group has also released 2012’s PTXmas, 2014’s That’s Christmas to Me, 2016’s A Pentatonix Christmas and 2018’s Christmas Is Here!

Their next non-holiday full-length, titled The Lucky Ones, is currently expected to hit shelves, digital retailers and streaming services on February 12, 2021.

Kirstin Maldonado & Pentatonix Release Video for Cover of Billie Eilish’s “When the Party’s Over”

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

Kirstin Maldonado is bringing the party…

The 28-year-old half-Mexican & part-Spanish American singer and her Pentatonix group mates have released the official music video for PTX’s cover of Billie Eilish’s “When the Party’s Over” the 2018 single from her debut studio album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?

Pentatonix’s version of the song appears on their At Home EP, which was released last month. It follows the release of singles “Home” and “Blinding Lights.”

Pentatonix arranged, recorded and produced their latest EP while quarantining in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and their latest video appears to follow suit.

Although the group members maintain social distance in the clip, their voices meld together in a cappella harmonies, adeptly capturing the reflective vibe of the original song.

“We are huge fans of Billie! Billie is so well known for her amazing production, and we knew the beautiful melody and moody vibe of ‘When the Party’s Over’ could be well suited to a stripped-down, harmonically lush arrangement,” Maldonado told Rolling Stone. “We had so much fun creating the song and video.”

Pentatonix will be releasing videos for their At Homesongs “Break My Heart” and “Dreams” on July 15th and July 22nd, respectively.

Kirstin Maldonado & Her Pentatonix Group Mates Release Video for their “Blinding Lights” Cover

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

Kirstin Maldonado is turning on the (blinding) lights…

The 28-year-old half-Mexican & part-Spanish American singer and her Pentatonix group mates have released the video for their cover of The Weekend’s “Blinding Lights.”

In the clip, the Grammy-winning a cappella groupappear in their respective homes, belting the infectious hook with harmonies and a capella instrumentals.

Pentatonix’s “Blinding Lights” video follows the release of last month’s “Home” mash-up, in which the group blended lyrics from hits about home, a fitting song for the world’s shelter-at-home moment due to the coronavirus pandemic.

PTX’s take on “Blinding Lights” appears on the The Sing-Off-winning group’s new At Home EP, which was recorded while the group was in quarantine in separate homes. It was released last week.

Pentatonix will be dropping videos from the project weekly throughout July.

Kirstin Maldonado & Pentatonix Release New Version of “You’re a Mean One, Mr Grinch”

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Tom Castaneda

Kirstin Maldonado is ready for a mean & greenChristmas…

The 27-year-old half-Mexican and part-Spanish American singer and her Pentatonixa cappella group mates have released a new rendition of “You’re a Mean One, Mr Grinch.”

But that’s not all.. Pentatonix also delivered a swinging video to accompany the tune, with Matt Sallee’s suave vocals and cheeky personality shining through.

The song is featured on the group’s festive album, The Best of Pentatonix Christmas.

The record marked Pentatonix’s 10th top 10 album on the Billboard 200 chart, and was released via RCA Recordson October 25.

Kirstin Maldonado & Her Pentatonix Group Mates Release Cover of “The Lion King” Classic

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Tom Castaneda

Kirstin Maldonado is feelin’ the love…

The 27-year-old half-Mexican and part-Spanish American singer and her fellow Pentatonix members have released their latest track, a timely cover of “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” from The Lion King.

In typical Pentatonix fashion, the Texas a capella group have added their own spin on the classic, making it slightly more upbeat, showing off their powerhouse vocals and even adding a key change towards the end.

Pentatonixis currently on tour and will make their next stop at Missouri’s Hollywood Casino Amphitheatreon August 11.

Listen to the epic cover and find remaining tour dates below.

8/11/2019 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Maryland Heights, MO
8/13/2019 – Starlight Theatre – Kansas City, MO
8/14/2019 – Illinois State Fair – Springfield, IL
8/15/2019 – Ravinia Festival – Highland Park, IL
8/17/2019 – Iowa State Fair – Des Moines, IA
8/19/2019 – Brandon Amphitheater – Brandon, MS
8/20/2019 – Amphitheater at the Wharf – Orange Beach, AL
8/22/2019 – Tuscaloosa Amphitheater – Tuscaloosa, AL
8/24/2019 – Daily’s Place – Jacksonville, FL
8/26/2019 – Merriweather Post Pavillion – Columbia, MD
8/27/2019 – Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) – Canandaigua, NY
8/29/2019 – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion – Gilford, NH
8/31/2019 – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts – Bethel, NY
9/1/2019 – Canfield Fair – Canfield, OH

Kirstin Maldonado & Pentatonix to Launch World Tour in May

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Tom Castaneda

Kirstin Maldonado is going global…

The 26-year-old half-Mexican/part-Spanish American singer and her Pentatonix group mates will be hitting the road this spring for their upcoming world tour, and they spilled all the details of what fans can expect in a new video, premiering exclusively on Billboard.

In the clip, the five singers sit down with Live Nationto answer questions about the tour and get quizzed about their fellow bandmates.

“A lot of new music!” Maldonado says of what to expect, while Scott Hoyingpromises “fun,” “choreo” and “belting” at each show.

Next, the a cappella group plays a rapid-fire round of superlatives, naming which of their bandmates is the biggest prankster (Kirstin), the messiest (a toss-up) and always late (also Kirstin, though beatboxer Kevin Olusolapoints silently to himself).

Another fun fact? If the band could change their name, original members Maldonado, Hoying and Mitch Grassiall agree it would be — wait for it — Fifth Harmony! The girl group may have announced their indefinite hiatus in March 2018, but it’s a good thing CamilaCabello & Co. laid claim to the moniker during The X Factor back in 2012.

Pentatonix: The World Tourkicks off May 11 at the Oracle Arenain Oakland, California.

PENTATONIX: THE WORLD TOUR Dates

05/11/2019	Oakland, CA	Oracle Arena
05/14/2019	Fresno, CA	Save Mart Center
05/16/2019	Inglewood, CA	The Forum
05/19/2019	Denver, CO	Pepsi Center
05/21/2019	Tulsa, OK	BOK Center
05/23/2019	San Antonio, TX	AT&T Center
05/25/2019	Huntsville, AL	Von Braun Center
05/26/2019	Louisville, KY	KFC Yum! Center
05/30/2019	Greensboro, NC	Greensboro Coliseum Complex
06/01/2019	Orlando, FL	Amway Center
06/02/2019	Augusta, GA	James Brown Arena
06/04/2019	Allentown, PA	PPL Center
06/06/2019	New York, NY	Madison Square Garden
06/08/2019	Worcester, MA	DCU Center
06/09/2019	Atlantic City, NJ	Mark G. Etess Arena
06/11/2019	Montreal, QC	Centre Bell
06/13/2019	Uncasville, CT	Mohegan Sun
06/15/2019	Grand Rapids, MI	Van Andel Arena
06/16/2019	Columbus, OH	Nationwide Arena
06/18/2019	Milwaukee, WI	Fiserv Forum
06/20/2019	Nashville, TN	Bridgestone Arena
06/22/2019	Moline, IL	TaxSlayer Center
06/23/2019	Green Bay, WI	Resch Center
06/25/2019	St. Paul, MN	Xcel Energy Center
06/26/2019	Fargo, ND	Fargodome
06/28/2019	Calgary, AB	Scotiabank Saddledome
06/30/2019	Edmonton, AB	Rogers Place
07/02/2019	Vancouver, BC	Rogers Arena
07/03/2019	Tacoma, WA	Tacoma Dome
07/06/201907/07/2019	Las Vegas, NVStateline, NV	Mandalay Bay Events CenterLake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys +
08/11/2019	Maryland Heights, MO	Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
08/13/2019	Kansas City, MO	Starlight Theatre
08/14/2019	Springfield, IL	Illinois State Fairgrounds +
08/15/2019	Highland Park, IL	Ravinia Festival +
08/17/2019	Des Moines, IA	Iowa State Fair +
08/19/2019	Brandon, MS	Brandon Amphitheater
08/20/2019	Orange Beach, AL	The Wharf Amphitheater
08/22/2019	Tuscaloosa, AL	Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
08/24/2019	Jacksonville, FL	Dailey’s Place
08/26/2019	Columbia, MD	Merriweather Post Pavilion
08/27/2019	Canandaigua, NY	Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center: CMAC
08/29/2019	Gilford, NH	Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
08/31/2019	Bethel, NY	Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
09/01/2019	Canfield, OH	Canfield Fair +

+Not a Live Nation date

Kirstin Maldonado & Pentatonix Release “Where Are You, Christmas” Music Video

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Kirstin Maldonado is spreading more holiday cheer…

The 26-year-old half-Mexican and part-Spanish American singer and her Pentatonix group mates have released a visual for their latest holiday track “Where Are You, Christmas.”

The music video features the group standing atop a chilly rooftop while they effortlessly glide through emotional lyrics like, “My world is changing/I’m rearranging/Does that mean Christmas changes too?”

Near the end of the video, Pentatonix’s voices come together for a series of high notes and intoxicating harmonies while snow falls around them.

The track appears on the a cappella group’s recently-released Christmas is Here album, featuring holiday classics like “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “Jingle Bells,” “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” and more with the unique Pentatonix treatment.

Pentatonix has also kicked off its North American holiday tour; tickets are available here.

Kirstin Maldonado & Her Pentatonix Group Mates to Perform at NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” Tree Lighting Ceremony

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Kirstin Maldonado is ready to light up the Christmas holidays…

The 26-year-old half-Mexican and part-Spanish American singer/songwriter and her Pentatonix group mates have been added to the star-studded lineup for NBC’s 86th annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center tree lighting, which will take place on November 28.

In addition to Pentatonix, the a cappella group that has found great success with their holiday music, this year’s performers include Diana Ross, Tony Bennett & Diana Krall, Brett Eldredge, Darci Lynne Farmer, John Legend, Martina McBride and Kellie Pickler, with more to be announced.

Howie Mandel will also make a special guest appearance, and NBC’s Today anchors Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Craig Melvin are hosting the anticipated holiday event.

NBC first televised the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting in 1951 on The Kate Smith Show, 20 years after it initially found itself a home on the plaza.

This year’s holiday tree is a 72-foot tall, 45-foot wide Norway Spruce that weighs over 12 tons and is around 75 years old. It will be wrapped in approximately five miles of wire containing over 50,000 multi-colored LEDs and topped with a 900-pound star covered in 3 million Swarovski crystals.

The tree lighting will be broadcast live on NBC November 28 at 8:00 pm ET. Select NBC stations will feature an additional special live hour of the broadcast hosted by Mario Lopez and WNBC’s Stefan Holt and Natalie Pasquarella at 7:00 pm ET.

Camila Cabello: The Best Dressed Latina at the Grammy Awards

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

She may not be a Grammy Award nominee (yet)… But Camila Cabello is already a Grammys red carpet all-star.

The 20-year-old Cuban/Mexican singer and former Fifth Harmony member rocked la carpeta rojo at Madison Square Garden on music’s biggest night, earning the title of Best Dressed Latina.

Here’s a look at the night’s most stylish red carpet stars:

Camila Cabello
Cabello looked as sizzling hot as a “Havana” night in a rouched red Vivienne Westwood gown. She paired her glam, strapless gown with $175,100 worth of diamonds from Bulgari’s Serpenti Collection, a disco-ball-like purse by Judith Leiber and a Time’s Up rose.

Cardi B
Two-time Grammy nominee Cardi B looked angelically delicious in a white Ashi Studio dress with train, which the 25-year-old part-Dominican American rapper paired with Christian Louboutin heels and Messika jewels.

Ashanti
Ashanti proved to be the night’s golden girl… The 37-year-old part-Dominican American singer and actress shined bright in a shimmering gold gown by Yas Couture by Elie Madi. It featured long sleeves, high neck and dramatic skirt.

Erika Ender
Erika Ender, who co-wrote the Grammy-nominated global hit “Despacito,”wore a black long-sleeve gown with bead detailing. The 43-year-old Panamanian singer/songwriter’s dress, by Mac Duggal, featured parallel, thigh-high slits.

Kirstin Maldonado
Pentatonix member Kirstin Maldonado wore a ruffled, semi-sheer dress, which the 25-year-old half-Mexican, part-Spanish singer topped off with a smoky eye.

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