RM Pink Stuns 10,000 Silent AMA Attendees With a Shattering – “Hopelessly Devoted to You.”
Three months after the music world lost Olivia Newton-John in August 2022, the American Music Awards honored the legendary Grease star with a deeply moving tribute. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, her passing left fans and fellow artists heartbroken. For this emotional moment, the AMAs selected Pink—an artist widely recognized for her daring aerial performances and bold pop-rock energy—to pay homage in a completely unexpected way.
Rather than delivering one of her signature high-energy spectacles, Pink made a conscious decision to strip everything back. Out of profound respect for Olivia Newton-John, whom she has often described as a lifelong inspiration and a true icon, Pink abandoned choreography, special effects, and acrobatics altogether.
The stage was transformed into a quiet, intimate space. Standing alone at center stage, Pink wore a shimmering gown that subtly echoed Olivia’s timeless elegance. Behind her, a large screen displayed images celebrating the late singer’s life and legacy, allowing the focus to remain solely on the music and the moment.
Pink chose to perform the beloved ballad “Hopelessly Devoted to You.” Known for her powerful, soaring vocals, she delivered the song with a gentle, restrained tone filled with tenderness and raw emotion. Each lyric carried a sense of loss and devotion, revealing a softer, more vulnerable side of her voice.
The impact was immediate and overwhelming. The audience of nearly 10,000 fell into complete silence, while many artists in attendance were visibly moved to tears. The performance quickly became one of the most unforgettable moments of the night and was widely praised as one of the most heartfelt tributes of Pink’s career—proving that beyond her reputation as a fearless performer, she possesses a rare emotional depth capable of touching the soul.
