Bucks County Native 'P!NK' Nominated For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Doylestown’s own P!NK has been nominated for inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.

“Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee. How is this possible?! Look what we did together y’all!” P!NK wrote on social media after being nominated.

“I never ever fit neatly into a box. That was kind of the whole point.

“This nomination isn’t mine; it’s ours,” she wrote. “It’s for every one of us who ever felt like an outsider or underdog and found something in this music that made them feel less alone.

“If that’s you, make your voice heard! You can vote every day at vote.rockhall.com

In addition to P!NK, the 2026 nominees include the Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Melissa Etheridge, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, New Edition, Shakira, Wu-Tang Clan, Jeff Buckley, Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, and Luther Vandross.

“This diverse list of talented nominees recognizes the ever-evolving faces and sounds of Rock & Roll and its continued impact on youth culture," said John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is music’s highest honor and we look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 this fall.”

Artists or bands become eligible for nomination 25 years after releasing their first commercial recording. Among this year’s 17 nominees, 10 are appearing on the ballot for the first time: Jeff Buckley, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, INXS, New Edition, P!NK, Shakira, Luther Vandross, Wu-Tang Clan.

The 2026 Performer Inductees will be revealed in April, along with those Inductees entering the Hall under three special committee categories: Musical Influence, Musical Excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award.

The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame fan vote is open through April 3. Fans can vote for up to seven nominees once per day by clicking here to help select the top five artists who will make up the "fans' ballot".

Here is what the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame writes about P!NK on its website.

“P!NK’s fusion of rock, pop, and radical honesty produced one of the most enduring catalogs of her generation — and a live show that remains unmatched. P!NK is one of the most explosive, emotionally fearless vocalists of her generation.

“With over 135 million records sold, P!NK is a global superstar and one of modern music’s most formidable live performers, selling out arenas and stadiums around the globe since her breakout 2002 tour.

“Her songs land like a punch and linger like a confession – fusing rebellion with radical honesty, self-acceptance, and resilience in a voice that shakes the rafters and breaks hearts in the same breath.”

“Coming of age in Philadelphia’s club scene, P!NK was performing by her early teens – first as a dancer, then as a backup singer for a local hip-hop group. At 14, she was writing her own material and singing on stage weekly. After working with two all-female R&B groups that didn’t gain traction, P!NK signed with LaFace Records as a solo artist, breaking through with 2000’s Top Ten hit 'There You Go.' Her debut album, 'Can’t Take Me Home,' went double platinum and earned her Billboard’s New Female Artist of the Year.

“Craving more creative freedom, she teamed with childhood idol Linda Perry of 4 Non Blondes for 'M!ssundaztood' (2001), the album that cemented P!NK’s pop-rock identity. Driven by Top Ten singles 'Get the Party Started,' 'Don’t Let Me Get Me,' and 'Just Like a Pill,' it sold over twelve million copies worldwide and became one of the best-selling albums of the century.

“In the 25 years since, P!NK has remained unapologetically herself – shattering expectations with gravity-defying live shows, soaring above the crowd while singing her hits. She delivered sharp social and political commentary in songs like 'Dear Mr. President' (2006), 'What About Us' (2017), and 'Irrelevant' (2022), and explored new musical terrain with the folk duo You+Me.

“Her outspoken activism for LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, animal welfare, and global humanitarian causes earned her the People’s Champion honor at the 2019 E! People’s Choice Awards.

“With three Grammy wins and twenty-one nominations, fifteen Top Ten Billboard hits, billions of streams, and a record-breaking 2023-24 Summer Carnival tour, P!NK stands as a powerhouse of emotional impact and artistic integrity – her influence heard today in the commanding pop-rock voices of Adele, Kelly Clarkson, and Chappell Roan."