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3/14/25 - Library Journal Review
“The book’s value is not just in its recounting of Scott’s success in the music industry but also of his success as an individual, and because of the example of what parental love, acceptance, and support can do for a child.”
4/20/25 - Dallas Voice Announcment
Queer Reads: Mother of Pentatonix singer reflects on son’s queer journey
“Connie mixes personal experiences about raising Scott and his two siblings with an account of his life—”
4/25/25 - The Dallas Morning News
New biographies tackle two musicians with Dallas-area roots
“She recounts her son’s childhood as a musical prodigy, his coming out, and how, in 2011, he co-founded Pentatonix.
5/6/25 - Digital Journal - Connie
“I talk about his life from childhood in Texas, coming out, his rise to fame with Pentatonix, and his married life. I share insights into his early successes and failures and how I tried to nurture a creative environment for my children,” she elaborated.
5/5/25 - LGBTQ Nation
I took my son to conversion therapy. Here’s when I knew it was an awful mistake. He cried for twenty-four hours afterward. I had never seen Scott so sad in his life.
Excerpt from Connie Hoying’s book “The Untold Story of Scott Hoying, Pentatonix Star.”
5/6/25 - Glaad.org Interview - Video
WATCH: Scott and Connie Hoying Talk New Book and “Using love as a north star when supporting” LGBTQ Youth."
We all know and love Scott Hoying from the Grammy winning a cappella group Pentatonix…
5/6/25 - The DJ Bob Show - Podcast
Ready for an inspiring and deeply personal story? Join The DJ Bob Show for Episode 1524 as we sit down with Connie Hoying, the author behind "The Untold Story of Scott Hoying, Pentatonix Star." Get ready to hear about the journey of a remarkable talent through the eyes of his mother.
5/8/25 - Roundtable with Robert Bannon - Video
On this special Mother’s Day episode of The Roundtable, Robert Bannon welcomes Scott Hoying and his mother, Connie. They dive into Connie’s memoir, sharing how she balanced being supportive and guiding a musical prodigy.
5/9/25 - Good Morning Texas - Video
On this special Mother’s Day episode of The Roundtable, Robert Bannon welcomes Scott Hoying and his mother, Connie. They dive into Connie’s heartfelt memoir, sharing how she balanced being supportive and guiding a musical prodigy. They explore Scott’s childhood in Texas, his rise to fame with Pentatonix, his experiences coming out, and the lessons Connie learned on the way.
5/7/25 - Digital Journal - Scott Hoying
“Honestly, it reminded me how much life can change when you stop doubting yourself and start trusting the journey a little more. Looking back at everything — the highs, the lows, the totally chaotic moments —
5/8/25 - Broadway Podcast Network - Podcast (Roundtable with R.B.)
We are Pentatonix fans in this household. We love Scott Hoying and we are so excited to welcome him and his mom Connie to The Roundtable for a Special Mother's Day Edition! We are talking a new book by Connie about her son Scott.
5/8/25 - Parade Magazine
Pentatonix's Scott Hoying Looks Back on ‘Frustrating’ Rejections From ‘The Voice’ and ‘American Idol’ (Exclusive)
Hoying and his mom, Connie, reflected on his journey in an exclusive joint interview with Parade.
5/8/25 - Good Day Dallas - Video
Scott and Connie Hoying turned back the clock to Scott’s childhood and early musical passions. Connie shared insights into what inspired her to write the book, while Scott reflected on the journey that led him from Texas to the world stage.
5/9/25 - The Kidd Kraddick Show - Video
If you’ve been listening to the show for a while, you probably know there is a close connection between us and the group, Pentatonix, but Scott Hoying said his group wouldn’t exist without a contest we did!
5/11/25 - Instinct Magazine - Feature
Connie Hoying—mother of Pentatonix co-founder and Grammy-winner Scott Hoying—isn’t interested in preserving the myth of effortless fame. Her new book, “The Untold Story of Scott Hoying, Pentatonix Star”, offers a raw, nostalgic, and refreshingly candid look at the life of her son—from a piano-playing Texas kid to a queer icon in the making.
5/12/25 - Pride.com
In every aspect of his personal and professional life, the Pentatonix frontman is thriving and achieving every dream he had as a queer kid growing up in Arlington, Texas.
With a baby announcement hopefully coming any day,
5/12/25 - CBS/KCAL Noon News - LA
Scott and Connie Hoying talk on CBS News in Los Angeles about her new book and what it was like to raise a successful musical prodigy.
5/12/25 - KTLA Morning Show - LA
The Untold Story of Scott Hoying, Pentatonix Star" is available to purchase now. Scott and Connie Hoying will be doing a book signing at 7 p.m. on May 13 at Barnes & Noble at The Grove. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on May 12, 2025
5/13/25 - Edge Media Network
“I didn't have a roadmap. All I had was a son I loved and a voice inside telling me to keep walking toward him, not away," writes Connie Hoying movingly in her new book "The Untold Story of Scott Hoying, Pentatonix Star," about learning that her son is gay.