Who are your famous Acapella singers?
It’s nice to know that Acapella music is choral singing but performed without instruments as the name is derived from “Capella,” which in Italian means chapel. Acapella singing isn’t a new phenomenon as Acapella singers have been delighting audiences for centuries.
This list of 10 Famous Acapella singers in the world includes great acts who have released recordings or performed live.
1. Pentatonix.
This is a group of acapella singers that formed around 2011 and has since then released mainstream albums with three Grammy wins. Pentatonix consists of five vocalists that focus their performances on covers of famous songs.
2. Acapella
This Group was founded in 1982 by Keith Lancaster, an all-male contemporary Christian Group, who has been the singer throughout the group's history. Just as their name implies, they consist of vocalists who sing without instrumental accompaniment.
3. Straight No Chaser
This group of acapella singers’ first appearance was at the University of Indiana in 1996 and didn’t gain widespread appeal until their catchy and hilarious rendition of “12 Days of Christmas” went viral online. They literally turned a collegiate hobby into a recording career and it has taken them around the world on tour, releasing an album titled “One Shot” in November 2018, where they told their story(by singing) of how they formed from 1996 to 2018.
4. Home Free
Ever heard of a quirky group of acapella singers that deliver country-influenced tunes with flair and finesse? Every time the Home free group hits the stage, their humor is on full display and if you’re looking for a toe-tapping good time, check out their rendition of “Honey, I’m Good”.
5. Peter Hollens.
It is rare to see one person belong on a survey of the greatest acapella singers of all time. Yet, Peter Hollens is one astounding acapella singer that delivers a compelling performance every time he takes the stage singing as many as 12-14 individuals parts during one song. If you want to appreciate the beauty of the content he creates, head over to his YouTube to listen to his version of his “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman.
6. Voca People.
If you are looking for a group of acapella singers that combines humor and skill to deliver an entertaining performance. You need to look no further than the talented acapella singers who make up Voca People. They’re vast as they don’t just stick to popular music but tackle musical selections from a variety of genres attempting classical tunes in their efforts to entertain the audience, and, to get an instant earworm, stream “Treasure” to see what they have to offer.
7. Naturally 7.
If you desire to combine soul, rock, rap, and folk in one harmonious balance, Naturally 7 is your best bet. This group of acapella singers understands this formula perfectly, making it virtually impossible to tell the difference between the human voices and musical instruments they are mimicking to deliver a compelling performance. Naturally 7’s cover of Phil Collin’s classic, “Feel It (In the Air Tonight)”, is one you should check out.
8. Vocal Majority
This is a Dallas-based men’s chorus of 100+ volunteer acapella singers who have performed throughout the U.S., the UK, and Canada. With their most recent win being in 2018, they have won a total of thirteen gold medals in BHS chorus competitions.
9. The King’s Singers
They are an ensemble of 6 British acapella singers named after King’s College in Cambridge, England, and founded in 1968 with singers changing over the years as none of the original members remain. Back in 2009, they won a Grammy Award for Best Classical Crossover Album with the Album titled, Simple Gifts, and, won another Grammy Three years after, for Best Choral Performance.
10. Gentleman’s Rule.
They’re a male group of Acappella singers based in Chicago, founded in 2012, and whose fans call them “the next generation of vocal entertainment.” After stepping on the scene with their viral hit, The Pachanelly Canon, they have since then appeared on MTV and BuzzFeed.