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Made up of four women from Baltimore, the group is known for its captivating sound and who grew up to be the 2026 Barbershop Harmony Society Quartet Champions!
Day 4: GQ ‘Thank You’s’ – For the Girls![]()
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One of our most favorite things on this planet is getting to meet younger versions of us. We’ve been lucky enough to do a youth camp or two back in the day and there is nothing that brings us more joy than getting to meet and sing with those young women. ![]()
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We’re always thankful for the ones who wait to say hello. The ones who ask for pictures and hugs. The ones who inspire us to learn and grow and be better. ![]()
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We're still trying to process the significance of becoming the first female quartet to win the International Quartet Championship in the Society's 80+ year history. We don't fully know what this new chapter will look like, but we can't wait to discover it together with Barbershop Harmony Society and The Association of International Champions (AIC).![]()
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What we DO know is this:![]()
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If even one little girl (or big girl) walked away believing, "Maybe I can do that someday," then this week became about something so much bigger than us.![]()
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We can't wait to see the stages you'll stand on someday.![]()
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This one's for the girls. 💛
Day 3: GQ ‘Thank You's- The Unsung Heroes ![]()
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Last week would not have been possible without the people who quietly carried so much so that we could focus on the dream. ![]()
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To Amanda's parents, Sharon and Frank, and her mother-in-law, Bev—thank you for loving Lyla and Luca so completely while we were away. Knowing they were safe, happy, and surrounded by love gave Amanda the freedom to be fully present.![]()
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To Katie's husband, Chris, her mother-in-law, Jodi, her dad, Glenn, and sweet Mimi—thank you for making sure baby Ivy was cared for every moment. Whether it was late-night feeds, cuddles between rehearsals, or simply holding her so Katie could breathe, your love made it possible for her to stand on that stage with peace in her heart.![]()
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To Ali's parents, Jeanine and Chip—thank you for driving all the way from Baltimore to St. Louis just to cheer us on and support us, and then driving our championship trophy all the way home a few hours later. ![]()
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To Samantha's parents, Steve and Renee, and the whole Tramack family—thank you for cheering us on and loving us while being so professional and thoughtful. You’re amazing and we’re so grateful. ![]()
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And to the incredible men in our lives—Vincent, Chris, Sean, and Ryan—thank you for being our steady place. Thank you for carrying bags, finding food, solving problems before we even knew they existed, giving the best hugs, making us laugh, reminding us to breathe, and creating a safe space for us to reset our nervous systems when the emotions of the week felt overwhelming.![]()
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Every diaper changed.![]()
Every bedtime story.![]()
Every meal prepared.![]()
Every mile driven.![]()
Every encouraging text.![]()
Every sacrifice made.![]()
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Those acts of love became part of our performance.![]()
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From the bottom of our hearts… thank you. We could not have done this without you. ❤️
Day 2: GQ ‘Thank You’s’ – The coaches ![]()
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We have been more than fortunate in our time together to have had the opportunity to work with so many incredible humans. Sean Devine, Sandy Marron, Rick Taylor, Debbie Cleveland, Scott Kitzmiller, Michael Gellert, Will Lagos, Cy Wood, Renee Tramack, Anthony Colosimo, Anthony Bartholomew and countless others over 15 years who have gifted us their time and knowledge. (Disclaimer: Please know that if your name is not mentioned, it has nothing to do with the impact you made and everything to do with my memory and ADD diagnosis.)![]()
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We’ve had a core group of coaches the last two contest cycles. ![]()
New this year was David McEachern who has been in our orbit for some years but this year we got to spend some dedicated time with him on our finals set. ‘At Your Mother’s House’ had more fun and charm because of him. If you did more than shed a tear during ‘Mother’s and Daughers’, it’s most likely because of the emotional insight he gave. ![]()
Joe Cerutti is the exact person we needed the last two years in the weeks leading up to contest and in the pattern. He knows exactly when to push us to be more present and to not settle and when to praise us for what we do well. He’s also probably the reason we felt so relaxed onstage this year because our whole goal when we’re (read ‘Ali’) around him is to get him to crack. Have you heard a Joe laugh? It’s like Christmas Day! And we like a challenge! ![]()
Last, but certainly not least, Steve Tramack. We knew the treasure we got when we inherited Samantha but we did not know the jackpot we hit inheriting the entire Tramack family. To know Steve is to love Steve. There are few people on this planet more giving of their time, energy, knowledge, support, and love than Steve is. If you heard ringing chords from us, it’s because of something Steve suggested. If you were touched by something we sang, it’s because of something Steve suggested. He is a treasure. He is not only an incredibly insightful, thoughtful, and intentional coach, he is also one of the most beautiful souls. ![]()
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We would not be where we are today without all of the humans that have gift wrapped their knowledge for us. Thank you does not seem like enough. ❤️
Today begins day 1 of ‘GQ Thank you’s’. ![]()
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These will be in no particular order outside of today. But we thought it fitting to begin with two humans without whom this week would not have been possible. ![]()
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Our songs this year were evenly split between the phenomenal Patrick McAlexander ( patrickmcalexander ) and the incredible Melody Hine ( melodyhinearrangements ). ![]()
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Round 1: The Patrick Set![]()
It’s All Coming Back ![]()
Pity Party ![]()
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Round 2: The Melody Set![]()
Coffee![]()
When He Sees me ![]()
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Round 3: The Mother Set![]()
At Your Mother’s House (Patrick)![]()
Mothers and Daughters (Melody)![]()
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It feels incredibly poignant that the music we sang this year was arranged by humans we have grown up with. Humans that we met as faculty and counselors at youth camps many years ago because they are so giving of their time and talents. Humans that create thoughtful, intentional, beautiful arrangements with our hearts and voices in the forefront of their mind. ![]()
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A comment somewhere this week said we should put them on retainer. That person was SO right. These two have shaped the trajectory of our artistry with the foundation they have laid for us. ![]()
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Thank you is not enough for all that you both have gifted to us and the barbershop world, but thank you. 💚💜
To say this was a special week would be an understatement. So many things to say and people to thank but for now we will just say thank you to all of you from the bottom of our hearts. What an honor…… #barbershopharmonysociety Barbershop Harmony Society #barbershop
Last night feels like the kind of moment we’ll spend our lifetime trying to put into words.![]()
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We laughed. We cried….a lot. We questioned reality. We sacrificed. We dreamed of this moment for so long—and now that it's here, words somehow feel too small.![]()
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This championship may have our names on it, but it belongs to our entire community.![]()
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To every person who believed in us before we believed in ourselves. To every family member who sacrificed time. To every friend who showed up. To every mentor who challenged and guided us. To every volunteer who gave without asking for anything in return. To every person who encouraged, supported, and loved us through every high and every low…![]()
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Thank you for carrying us when we were tired, reminding us why we started when we lost perspective, and celebrating every step of this journey alongside us. We now get to stand in this place because of countless acts of love that most people will never see.![]()
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We are overwhelmed with gratitude, humbled beyond words, and incredibly honored to join the legacy of those who came before us. We do not take that responsibility lightly.![]()
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We'll spend the next few days trying to understand what happened, but we'll spend years to come striving to honor what this title represents—with excellence, humility, integrity, and hearts that never forget the people who came before us and those who helped us get here.![]()
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From the bottom of our hearts and with insurmountable gratitude,![]()
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YOUR 2026 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS ❤️