October 21, 2025
This week on Backstage at the Egyptian, Marketing Intern Juli Reyes chatted with Marcus Collins of The Texas Tenors—the dynamic, genre-blending trio known for their powerhouse vocals and heartfelt performances. Since their rise to fame on America’s Got Talent, The Texas Tenors have captivated audiences around the world by seamlessly weaving together elements of classical, pop, country, and Broadway.
In this exclusive interview, Marcus shares how the group’s diverse musical roots help shape their sound, the challenges of mastering multiple genres, and why connecting with communities of all sizes remains at the heart of what they do. Plus, he reflects on what it means to perform on the historic stage of the Egyptian Theatre.
Read on to go behind the music with one of America’s most beloved vocal groups and don’t miss them live on our stage on Sunday, October 26th at 5 PM.
JULI: What made the trio decide to perform different genres rather than just staying with one?
MARCUS: From the very beginning, the three of us came from completely different musical worlds, but all trained classically. John is rooted in opera, Marcus in pop, and JC in country. If we’d tried to stick to just one lane, we’d be leaving out a huge part of who we are as individuals and as artists. What makes this group special is that we get to bring all those influences together on stage and blend them into something unique. It keeps the music fresh for us and gives the audience a chance to hear songs they love in a way they might not expect.
J: What is the most challenging part of performing different genres with different forms of music?
M: The hardest part sometimes is switching gears emotionally, let alone vocally. Singing Puccini requires a completely different technique than belting out a country ballad or delivering a Broadway showstopper. We have to be really disciplined with our voices and make sure we’re authentic in each style. It’s also about making the whole show feel like one journey instead of a bunch of disconnected styles. That balance takes a lot of rehearsal and thought, but when it clicks, it’s incredibly rewarding. We love what we do and that helps!
J: The trio has done live events, television specials, and has even written children’s books. Is there something else that the trio wants to do in the future?
M: We’re always dreaming up new ways to connect with people. We’d love to keep making more music, of course, but also expand into projects that let us tell stories in different forms. We’ve talked about more TV specials, maybe even a documentary at some point, and we’d love to keep creating content for kids and families. For us, it’s all about finding new ways to inspire and share music beyond the stage.
J: By doing free concerts and going on fan cruises, why would you say it is important to do these events for smaller communities?
M: We never forget where we came from, and we know not everyone has easy access to live music or big concert venues. Doing free shows or visiting smaller towns gives us a chance to share what we love with people who might not otherwise get the opportunity. And those audiences are some of the most enthusiastic and grateful you’ll ever meet. The cruises are special too.. they let us spend real time with fans, laugh, have dinner/watch shows together..make memories that last far beyond the music.
J: What does it mean for the trio to perform in the historic Egyptian Theatre?
M: It’s such an honor. The Egyptian Theatre isn’t just a concert hall, it’s a piece of history. You can feel the stories in the walls when you walk in, and we love adding our music to that legacy. Performing in a place like that makes the night more meaningful for us and, we hope, for everyone in the audience. There’s just something magical about singing in a space that has hosted generations of performers before us.
