This teenage talent could be the next rising star in pop! Pink delivered an unforgettable performance at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, sharing the stage with her 13-year-old daughter, Willow Sage Hart, for a breathtaking duet. It’s clear that Willow has inherited her mother’s extraordinary musical talent, captivating the audience with her voice.
The mother-daughter duo performed a stripped-down acoustic version of Pink’s protest anthem, What About Us, holding hands as they began the song. When Willow’s sweet, powerful voice filled the room, the crowd erupted in applause. The performance, part of a five-member vocal ensemble accompanied by a guitarist, brought a fresh, intimate energy to the track, making this rendition a standout moment. According to The Music Man, this live version has earned its place as the definitive take on the song.
Willow took center stage during the performance, her vocals standing out as the second most prominent in the mix, just behind Pink’s. She confidently embraced the spotlight, earning admiration from the crowd and undoubtedly making her mother proud. Pink, meanwhile, was in peak form, with her vocal delivery in the chorus adding an emotional punch to the performance.
This isn’t the first time Pink and Willow have collaborated. In 2021, they recorded the heartfelt duet Cover Me in Sunshine, and in 2018, they teamed up for A Million Dreams. During Pink’s 2024 Australian tour, the pair gave a memorable live performance of Cover Me in Sunshine in Adelaide, further showcasing their incredible chemistry.
The performance of What About Us took place on the closing night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and was professionally filmed by PBS NewsHour. The video, uploaded to YouTube on August 23, has already garnered over four million views, with fans flooding the comments section with praise. Reactions included, “Willow’s voice is as lovely as her mom’s,” and, “This duet gave me chills—what a beautiful moment!”
Originally released on August 10, 2017, as the lead single from Pink’s album Beautiful Trauma, What About Us received critical acclaim for its political undertones and anthemic sound. The song reflects the social and political climate of the time, particularly in the aftermath of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and continues to resonate with audiences today.