NFL fans were blown away by the Grammy-winning acapella group Pentatonix as they played the national anthem minutes before the start of the Texans-Ravens game on Christmas Day.
The five-member group sang harmonies, combined with a vocal base, that amazed many NFL fans online.
Pentatonix was founded in 2011 to compete on the NBC competition show “The Sing-Off,” which it won. Since then, the group has sold out arenas.
They also won three Grammy Awards and were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last year.
As the cameras panned to NFL stars listening to the national anthem, such as Lamar Jackson and CJ Stroud, they seemed amused by the chant, unlike those during the 2018 NBA All-Star Game with Fergie’s rendition.
Here’s a collection of what NFL fans on social media thought of the acapella legends.
NFL fans were blown away by the anthem of the Grammy-winning acapella group Pentatonix
The five-member acapella group was formed in the summer of 2011 and has won three Grammys
An NFL fan posted a GIF of a crowd giving a standing ovation.
“They’re great.”
‘SUPER FIRE!!!’
‘That was great. I just downloaded an album of their greatest hits to my Spotify playlist.”
A collection of social media posts marveling at the national anthem sung by Pentatonix
Pentatonix’s main vocal trio consists of Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi and Kirstin Maldonado, with beatboxer Kevin Olusola as the original members who are still with the group.
Matt Sallee, the band’s bass, officially joined in 2017.
Pentatonix was the first musical act to perform at NRG Stadium on Christmas Day, with Beyonce taking the field at halftime.