Relive the joy, the harmony, and the unforgettable performances from our 2026 Rising Star Quartet Contest!
The Rising Star Quartet Contest is for female quartets whose members are 25 and under. You do not need to have previous participation in a SingUnited contest to compete in Rising Star. Follow the Rising Star Facebook page to share your quartet's journey, connect with fellow quartets, and shine bright in a community of singers!
The winning quartet is also invited to perform at the 2026 SingUnited International Competition in Columbus, Ohio.
A world-class panel of SingUnited International Competition Judges adjudicates the Rising Star Quartet Contest. Every competing quartet will receive thoughtful, detailed feedback designed to inspire growth and elevate their artistry.
Congratulations to 2025 Rising Star Champions, 942 Quartet!
Macenzie Bigness (Tenor), Kristina Valentino (Lead), Catrina Tulowiecki (Baritone), Katie Sheerin (Bass)
SingUnited Affiliation: Region #15 Greater NY/NJ and Spirit of Syracuse Chorus
Congratulations to Radiant, 2024 Rising Star Champion Quartet!
Tenor: Abbie Owens, Lead: Hannah Paschal, Baritone: Emma Paschal, Bass: Katie Vincent
SingUnited Affiliation: Chapter-at-Large Region #9 and Toast of Tampa Show Chorus
Contest Results
First Place: Radiant
Second Place: Knock Knock!
Third Place: Counterpoint
Fourth Place: Sunshine Sisters
Fifth Place: Perpetual Sound
Stars to Watch Award: Interstellar
Congratulations to Cosmic, 2023 Rising Star Champion Quartet!
Tenor: Cheyenne Gonzalez
Lead: Holli Houtz
Baritone: Catrina Tulowiecki
Bass: Madison Padgett
Affiliation: Region 2 Border Lakes, 4 Harmony Heartland, and 10 Great Gulf Coast
Contest Results
First Place: Cosmic
Second Place: Radiant
Third Place: Counterpoint
Fourth Place: Perpetual Sound
Fifth Place: Ciao Bellas
Rising Star is the place to meet your besties and experience the joy of performing!
Some great quartets got their competitive start in Rising Star.
Rising Star champion quartets LoveNotes (2005, as UnderAge), ClassRing (2014) and The Ladies (2016) went on to become Sweet Adelines International champion quartets (2014, 2019, and 2023, respectively). Hot Pursuit (2018) went on to become Harmony, Inc. 2019 Quartet Champions. But Rising Star isn’t only about winning. It’s about the joy of singing barbershop with other young singers, the thrill of performing on stage, and most of all, the friendships and memories.
Recognizing the Legacy of Connie Noble
Connie was a devoted Sweet Adeline for 50 years. She served as a coach, mentor, leader, and director, and to date remains the only individual to have the distinction of singing in four International Champion Quartets — 4th Edition (1972), High Society (1976), Savvy (1988), and Fanatix (2002). The family and friends of Connie Noble graciously donated the funds for the first, second, and third place awards of the Rising Star Quartet Contest.
