Pink and Brandi Carlile came together to pay tribute to the late Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor following the heartbreaking news of her death at the age of 56. During their joint performance at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, Pink and Carlile honored O’Connor by singing her emotional cover of “Nothing Compares 2 U.”
The two artists received a warm response from the crowd as they embraced each other on stage after the heartfelt rendition. Before the show, Pink took to her Instagram Stories to remember O’Connor, sharing a black and white portrait of the singer from her earlier days, expressing her admiration and hope for peace.
Sinéad O’Connor‘s family confirmed her passing through a statement to RTE and the BBC, and while the cause of death was not disclosed, an autopsy is set to be conducted. The iconic Irish singer made her mark with the chart-topping hit “Nothing Compares 2 U” originally written by Prince. Throughout her career, she released ten albums, with her latest being I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss in 2014.
Since the news of O’Connor’s death broke, numerous celebrities including Bryan Adams, Melissa Etheridge, and Janelle Monáe have paid tribute to her on social media. Fall Out Boy‘s Patrick Stump also honored her with a moving cover of “Nothing Compares 2 U” during the band’s Atlanta concert.
The passing of Sinéad O’Connor has left a significant impact on the music community, with fellow artists and fans alike paying their respects and honoring her legacy.