It's Scott Hoying's world, and we're just living it.
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, the star is taking a trip down memory lane with his own mother, Connie Hoying, in the powerful new book The Untold Story of Scott Hoying, Pentatonix Star.
The novel gives readers insight into Scott's journey to superstardom after coming out at 17 years old, creating the Grammy-winning a cappella group Pentatonix, and eventually marrying his incredible husband Mark Hoying.
"I'm just so excited that my mom is telling this story from her perspective. There could be parents that relate to it more and understand it more. My mom didn't fully understand [my coming out] at first, but she had unconditional love for me. When I came out, the concern she had was my safety. It just makes me very grateful, it makes me want to cry," Scott Hoying tells PRIDE.
The timing of this book's release couldn't be more crucial as many people in the LGBTQ+ community around the world are having a tough time accepting their own sexualities and opening up to their loved ones.
Connie Hoying wants parents of queer children to be able to connect with her own experience accepting and loving her gay son.
"My heart just explodes! When I see him on stage [in front of] an audience of 15,000 people... this is what he wanted to do and he's doing it. I'm hoping parents of gay children learn empathy and acceptance. That's what we need in this world — love, acceptance, support, positivity is everything," Connie Hoying says.
Scott Hoying's star is only on the rise. With an incredible support system behind him, the singer is ready to tackle his next big project by starring alongside Joel McHale and Paula Patton in the upcoming movie musical Reimagined.
"There's so much love in this world! Hate gets highlighted so much, but there's so many wonderful, amazing, beautiful people that are just so inspiring. In a lot of different ways, everything is really aligning, and I've just felt more grateful than ever. As I grow up, I'm more grounded and present to be able to really realize those things."
The Untold Story of Scott Hoying, Pentatonix Star is available wherever books are sold. To see the full interview with Scott Hoying and Connie Hoying, check out the video at the top of the page.
