P!nk

P!nk in 2021

**Alecia Beth Moore** (born September 8, 1979), known professionally as **Pink** (stylized as **P!nk**), is an American singer, songwriter and label executive. She would adopt her stage name at age 14, inspired by the character "Mr. Pink" in Quentin Tarantino's film *Reservoir Dogs*. After seeking out artist and songwriter Linda Perry, P!nk would sign her first recording contract with Interscope Records in 2013.

Soon after, P!nk would release her first ever single "Fuck Off (But Text Me Later)", a collaboration with Avril Lavigne, peaking at the number-two position on the Billboard Hot Singles Chart. After parting ways with Interscope Records, P!nk would sign contracts with Capitol Records and Mercury Records. In 2017, P!nk would establish her own record label RCA Records with the release of her first number-one single "Shoot You Down", becoming the first ever diamond-certified single. The following year, P!nk would release her first number-one album *Shipwrecked*, spawning a total of four number-one singles from one album. In 2021, P!nk would receive a second diamond-certified single with the number-one hit "Get a Life!". P!nk would receive her third and fourth diamond-certified singles in 2023 with "Visit Me" and "Heaven in My Hurricane".

P!nk is one of the industry's best-selling music artists, being listed in eighth place on the Billboard Artist Rankings, with over 6,000 chart points. As of April 2023, she has 11 Billboard Hot Singles Chart number-ones and 6 Billboard Top Albums Chart number-ones. She has also won 18 Billboard Music Awards (out of 47 nominations); including being officially honored with the You Can Sit With Us Legacy Award.

## Life and Career

### Early Life and Career Beginnings

Alecia Beth Moore was born on September 8, 1979, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, to emergency room nurse Judith "Judy" Moore (née Kugel) and insurance salesman James "Jim" Moore. She has described herself as an "Irish-German-Lithuanian-Jew", and self-identifies as Jewish. Although a healthy baby at birth, she quickly developed asthma that plagued her through her early years. When Pink was a toddler, her parents began having marital problems and divorced before she was 10.

Pink was trained as a competitive gymnast between the ages 4 and 12. She developed her voice early in life. She attended Central Bucks High School West. As a teenager, she wrote lyrics as an outlet for her feelings, and her mother commented, "Her initial writings were always very introspective. Some of it was very black, and very deep, almost worrisome."

Pink began performing in Philadelphia clubs when she was about 14 years old. She adopted her stagename, "Pink", around this time. She had that nickname for quite some time by that point, and initially it had been "a mean thing". She took that name from the character "Mr. Pink" in Quentin Tarantino's film *Reservoir Dogs*. As she graduated high school, P!nk would seek out famous songwriter Linda Perry, and would spend years working together with Perry and her team.

### 2013: Interscope Records and *Personal*

P!nk would sign to Interscope Records in early 2013. There, she would release her first ever single "Fuck Off (But Text Me Later)", a collaboration with Avril Lavigne. "Fuck Off" would become P!nk's first hit single, eventually peaking at the number-two spot on the Billboard Hot Singles Chart and being certified Gold. The follow-up single "Whatever Happened to the Heroes", featuring fellow Interscope Records artist Lady Gaga would also hit number-two on the charts. In May of that year, P!nk's début album *Personal* would be released, and would become P!nk's first entry on the Billboard Top Albums Chart, peaking at number-two. She would then embark on a collaborative tour with Rihanna known as the Personal Pleasure Tour.

### 2014-2016: *Mind Games* and *Blazing Harts*

After the release of her first studio album *Personal*, P!nk would make the decision to leave Interscope Records. The following year, she would sign a short-term contract with Capitol Records and prepare to launch her second album *Mind Games*. The album would showcase a more R&B-influenced sound, and would be preceded by the Iggy Azalea collaboration "Spark". P!nk would then embark on her first solo tour; the My Turn Tour. Two years later, she would once again sign a one-album contract with Mercury Records and release her third studio album *Blazing Harts* - a pop album with heavy country-rock influences. Blazing Harts would be supported by the On the Road Tour.

### 2017-2018: RCA Records and *Shipwrecked*

Tired of signing short-term contracts with different record labels, P!nk would prepare to launch her own in 2017. RCA Records would officially sign other artists, beginning in 2018. At this time, P!nk would also be hired by Billboard as editor, alongside Katy Perry. In late 2017, P!nk would receive the Most Hyped Return award at the Billboard Music Awards, beating out fellow nominees Lana Del Rey and Perrie Edwards.

After receiving the Most Hyped Return award, P!nk would release "Shoot You Down"; the first single released by RCA Records. "Shoot You Down" would instantly top all of the major and minor singles charts, and eventually become the best-selling single of all time (until "It Girl" by Jennie would surpass it in November 2021), and the first ever diamond-certified single. The following year, P!nk would release her fourth studio album *Shipwrecked*, becoming her first number-one album. The album would spawn four number-one singles; "Shoot You Down", "Just Not You", "Don't Stay Out (Too Late)" and "Delicious". *Shipwrecked* would continue to be known as one of the biggest album eras of all time, and be revered and respected for its success and acclaim. P!nk would further support the record with the Lost at Sea Tour, grossing over 40 million dollars.

### 2018-2019: A Re-recording and a Compilation

Later that year, P!nk would celebrate the five-year anniversary of her debut album *Personal* by announcing her intent to re-record the album under her own label RCA Records. The re-recorded album would be titled *Forever Personal* - named after two of the songs from the original record - and released in November 2018. The album would contain all eleven songs from the original album, re-recorded and remastered. The deluxe edition would contain two more songs that were initially intended for but cut from the original. *Forever Personal* would become P!nk's second number-one album, and would be preceded by the remastered version of "Betcha Didn't Know", which also became a number-one hit. P!nk would support the re-recording by embarking on the Personal, Forever Tour - which would become P!nk's first tour to gross over 100 million dollars.

At the end of 2018, the Billboard Music Awards would retrospectively host a joint award show for Season 1 and Season 5. P!nk would be awarded with a total of five awards split between these two shows, including the coveted Single of the Season for "Fuck Off (But Text Me Later)". Shortly after, the Season 7 awards were hosted. There, P!nk would receive a total of 13 nominations, including two nominations for Album of the Season with both *Shipwrecked* and *Forever Personal*. P!nk would also notch her second win for Single of the Season with "Delicious", alongside three other wins.

In 2019, P!nk felt that it was time to close the tale of her first chapter with a compilation album. *Rockstar* was a defining title for P!nk, and would become the title for her first greatest hits record. *Rockstar* would include all five of P!nk's number-ones and other well-known hits including "Fuck Off (But Text Me Later)" and "Whatever Happened to the Heroes". *Rockstar* would also create another number-one in P!nk's repetoire with the Troye Sivan collaboration "You Know It's Over". At this time, P!nk and Rihanna would once again reunite for the Personal Pleasure: The Reunion tour.

### 2019-2021: Starting Again

In the fall of 2019, P!nk would embark on her newest musical era. She would crown the era with her lead single "Let's Start Again" - instantly becoming her seventh number-one hit. P!nk would follow up with yet another number-one single in "I Don't Know You... Yet". Both songs would be included on P!nk's fifth studio album *All the Poetry You Never Heard*, released in October of 2019. *Poetry* would become P!nk's third number-one album. P!nk would further support both *Rockstar* and *Poetry* with The Rockstar (You Never Knew) Tour, becoming her highest grossing tour at the time.

Later that year, P!nk would receive a record-breaking fifteen nominations at the Billboard Music Awards; the most nominations in a single year to date. She would proceed to win big with six awards, including each of the big three categories; Artist of the Season, Album of the Season (for *Poetry*) and Single of the Season (for "Go Go Gone"; a collaboration with Gwen Stefani). P!nk would also be officially honored with the You Can Sit With Us Legacy Award in the same year.

The music industry would go on a short hiatus during 2020, as P!nk turned her attention to her private life. This change would inspire P!nk's sixth studio album *Perfect Life*, to be released in February of 2021. This record would take a sarcastic dig at the so-called perfect lives lived by the little rich girls of the world. P!nk would preceed the album with the aptly-named "Get a Life!" single, instantly becoming acclaimed for its title and theme. Both the album and the lead single would soon top the charts. "Get a Life!" would also become P!nk's second diamond-certified single, making her the only artist at the time with two diamond singles. P!nk would then embark on the virtual Perfect Life World Tour shortly after; becoming an instant success with 1.4 million tickets sold and grossing over 195 million dollars. P!nk would also receive her 10th number-one single at this time, by featuring on the remix of Rihanna's "Picked Flowers".

### 2023:A Sequel and a Collaboration

After the release of *Perfect Life*, P!nk quickly decided that just one album on the subject was simply not enough. She began working on a sequel to that record shortly after; finishing it by the end of the year. While the album was initially scheduled for early 2022, P!nk felt she was not yet ready to commit to another promotional cycle so soon and delayed the album by a year. On March 18, 2023, P!nk announced the album's lead single "Visit Me". The song would debut at the number-one spot, where it would remain for two weeks, also becoming her 11th number-one hit to date. It would later receive a diamond certification, becoming her third single to receive one. By the end of April 2023, it was announced that "Visit Me" had been crowned the best-selling single of all-time.

In March 2023, P!nk was also announced as part of the music project *Earth, Water, Fire & Air* - a four-person collaboration with The Weeknd, Rihanna and Troye Sivan. Having been in the works since near the end of the previous year, the album would release officially on March 24, 2023; being preceded by its lead single "Spring of Life" five days prior. Two days later, the album would top the Billboard Top Albums Chart, becoming P!nk's 5th number-one album to date.

On March 27, 2023, P!nk would officially unveil her seventh studio album titled *Perfect Girl*. The album was scheduled to release four days later, on March 31, 2023. The following day, P!nk would announce the tracklist by posting the back cover of the CD. The new record would also feature the diamond-certified song "Heaven in My Hurricane" from *Earth, Water, Fire & Air*. *Perfect Girl* would soon become P!nk's sixth number-one album, while also topping all three of the minor album charts. It would also be certified diamond, becoming her second album to do so. P!nk would officially support the album by embarking on the Perfect Girl World Tour in May 2023.

## Artistry

### Music and Voice

P!nk is known for her signature pop-rock style of music and is credited as a pioneer of that genre within the music industry, inspiring many other artists. A lot of P!nk's music also leans heavily on the more pop aspect, with many tracks on her records being pure pop in sound. She has also dabbled in other genres throughout her career. P!nk's second album *Mind Games* was primarily an R&B-focused record, while many of her albums including *Blazing Harts* and *Perfect Life* include country-rock songs. P!nk has also explored many other genres on her songs, including soul, hip-hop, punk, dance, folk and reggae.

Throughout her career, P!nk has received acclaim from critics for her powerful singing abilities. Her voice has been described as "raspy", "husky", and "distinctive." James Montgomery of MTV calls her "a deceptively good singer ... who can out-sing almost anyone". *The Guardian* describes her voice as "prodigious". Ann Powers of the *Los Angeles Times* labeled her "a powerhouse vocalist". P!nk has also been noted for her "raw", "soulful" voice and her ability to emote. *The Inquirer* defined her voice as "husky" and "gutsy", further complimenting her for developing into a "powerfully emotive vocalist", while comparing her to Janis Joplin. CNN has said that Pink is known for singing "with the right level of emotion". Fellow artist Kelly Clarkson has called Pink's voice "the best of our generation".

### Influences

Pink has named Janis Joplin and Linda Perry as her biggest musical influences. P!nk said "She was so inspiring by singing blues music when it wasn't culturally acceptable for white women, and she wore her heart on her sleeve. She was so witty and charming and intelligent, but she also battled an ugly-duckling syndrome. I would love to play her in a movie." P!nk called Joplin "a woman who inspired me when everyone else... didn't!" As a child, she admired the leader of 4 Non Blondes, Linda Perry, whom she would later track down and form a close relationship with on her début album. She said:

> Literally this woman spoke to me. Being in pain and being on drugs and being misunderstood and, yeah she spoke my language. Without having to say anything, she could sing a note and it was what I was feeling. I used to sit at three or four o' clock in the morning, tripping on whatever, screaming 4 Non Blondes out the window until the cops were called.
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> P!nk, "Behind the Music"

## Other Ventures

### Two Wolves Wine

In 2013, shortly after starting her music career, P!nk and husband Carey Hart would purchase a 25-acre vineyard on a 250-acre property in Santa Barbara County’s Santa Ynez Valley. There, they would build a winery and spend years planning, creating and crafting their roster of wines. P!nk's personal favorite wine from her Two Wolves Wine brand is her very own cherry wine. P!nk kept this business venture a secret from the public until 2018, when the wines would first go on sale. Serious about the project, P!nk says that she doesn’t want people to drink her wines because they like her music, but instead because they’re good wines. Therefore, P!nk chose to not attach her stage name to the project.

> I know it’s going to be hard. Serious wine people look at celebrity wine brands and have this preconceived notion.
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> P!nk, "The pop star who found a new stage" (San Francisco Chronicle)

### RCA Records

In late 2017, P!nk would found RCA Records as part of her comeback to the music industry. Having already been signed to Interscope Records, Capitol Records and Mercury Records in the previous four years, P!nk felt she needed a solid home that she and other artists could feel comfortable in. P!nk would release her first single from the label, "Shoot You Down", in late 2017 - before officially launching RCA Records publicly in 2018. RCA Records has remained open ever since. In the summer of 2021, P!nk would hire Kandi to further represent RCA Records. After the closure of Capitol Records at the end of 2021, RCA Records would honor any of Capitol's existing permanent contracts - including country artist Carrie Underwood, whose post as label representative would then transfer to RCA.

### Billboard

In 2018, P!nk took on a VIP role at Billboard as secondary editor, chart curator and analyst, to Capitol Records executive Katy Perry. During each season of #PopIndustry, P!nk constantly tracks the charts; opening the Digital Store for business, counting streaming numbers, recalling the latest weekly trends and observing the radio station playlists owned by other record labels in the industry. P!nk also works behind the scenes at the Billboard Box Office, and also helps out with the early stages of the yearly Billboard Music Awards - and has even hosted two of the award shows. At the end of 2021, Perry would retire from her post at Billboard. P!nk would take over the role as primary editor in 2022.

### The Perfect Life Project

The Perfect Life Project is a one-of-a-kind business venture launched by P!nk in early 2021, to coincide with the release of her sixth studio album *Perfect Life*. The project includes a hotline (1-800-GET-A-LIFE) dedicated to helping the "poor, sad, pathetic, fat and lazy general public" become inspired and feel better about themselves and their livelihoods. The project has been criticised by many for its incredibly convoluted terms and conditions, designed specifically so users agree to them without reading. In fact, some artists within the industry have directly called it a "scam".

## Personal Life

### Marriage and Children

P!nk met professional motocross racer Carey Hart at the 2001 X Games in Philadelphia. Following a brief separation in 2003, Pink proposed to Hart in June 2005 during a Mammoth Lakes motocross race; she was "assisting" in his race and wrote "Will You Marry Me? I'm serious!" on a pit board. He initially did not notice and continued on for another lap. When he did notice later, he veered off the track to accept right then. She then made him finish the race. They married in Costa Rica on January 7, 2006.

After months of speculation, Pink announced in February 2008, that she and Hart had separated. The couple sought marriage counseling during their separation in hopes of reconciliation. In February 2010, Pink confirmed that she and Hart were back together. Hart also appears with P!nk in the music video for her song "Just Not You".

In November 2010, Pink announced that she and Hart were expecting their first child. In June 2011, she gave birth to their daughter, Willow Sage. In December 2016, she gave birth to their second child, a son, Jameson Moon. In December 2019, P!nk added another member to her family as she adopted her first pet Mew; a mixed breed cat.

## Legacy

P!nk is credited as one of the most influential and successful artists within the music industry; listed in eighth place on the Billboard Artist Rankings. P!nk has inspired many artists within the industry, and is constantly referenced and seen as the benchmark for a successful artist. Many artists have also covered P!nk's many hits, including the likes of the Honest Vocal Coach. P!nk was also officially honored as a legacy artist, and inducted into the hall of fame with the You Can Sit With Us Legacy Award in 2019.

## Awards and Achievements

*Main article: P!nk/Awards*

Throughout her career, P!nk has won 18 Billboard Music Awards, out of a total 47 nominations. P!nk's first award win was in 2017, where she received the Most Hyped Return award at the Billboard Music Awards. P!nk's most successful award season was in 2019, where she received six awards out of a record breaking sixteen nominations; including the big three categories Artist of the Season, Album of the Season and Single of the Season. Her most recent award wins were in 2021 where she received the awards for Best Label Executive and Best Moment. In 2019, she was officially honored with the You Can Sit With Us Legacy Award.

### Studio Albums

* *Personal* (2013)
* *Mind Games* (2014)
* *Blazing Harts* (2016)
* *Shipwrecked* (2018)
* *All the Poetry You Never Heard* (2019)
* *Perfect Life* (2021)
* *Perfect Girl* (2023)

## Filmography

### Television

* *Total Drama Island* (Season 1) (2023)
* *The RCA Recordings* (2023)

## Tours

### Headlining

* My Turn Tour (2014)
* On the Road Tour (2016)
* Lost at Sea Tour (2018)
* Personal, Forever Tour (2018)
* The Rockstar (You Never Knew) Tour (2019)
* Perfect Life World Tour (2021)
* Perfect Girl World Tour (2023)

### Co-headlining

* Personal Pleasure Tour (with Rihanna) (2013)
* Personal Pleasure: The Reunion (with Rihanna) (2019)

## Galleries

### Artwork Gallery

**Albums**

PersonalMind GamesBlazing HartsShipwreckedShipwrecked: The Captain's ParadiseForever PersonalRockstarAll The Poetry You Never HeardPerfect LifeEarth, Water, Fire & AirEarth, Water, Fire & Air (Vinyl Boxset)Perfect GirlPerfect Girl (Willow's Version)
**Singles**

Fuck Off (But Text Me Later)Whatever Happened to the HeroesIt Ain't EasyThe Truth HurtsSparkNasty HoeSay It AgainDetonationOn the RoadRose PetalsLate NightsShoot You DownShoot You Down (Remix)Just Not YouJust Not You (Video Mix)If You're Gonna Leave / Don't Stay Out (Too Late)Don't Stay Out (Too Late) [Summer Mix]DeliciousDelicious (Deelishis Mix)...Enough.Betcha Didn't KnowFull ThrottleRape MePersonalLike ThatYou Know It's OverSeriousHeartbrokenLet's Start AgainI Don't Know You... YetBlack KnightYou'll Be the One to FallGet a Life!Send Me FlowersWant You TonightAt Least I Had a ReasonSpring of LifeSpring of Life (Dance for Joy Remix)Visit MeVisit Me (Bedroom Kandi Club Mix)Heaven in My HurricaneHeaven in My Hurricane (Willow's Version)Sisters Are Doin' It For ThemselvesBlondeBlonde: The Blonde ExperienceYou Wish You WereYou Wish You Were (Bonechilled)SpiceSpice (YO! Firecracker Mix)(You're Goin') Home Alone(You're Goin') Home Alone: Lost in New York