PYNK BEARD. The son of a Southern preacher raised on soul, gospel, and country music, Sebastian Kole has built a career as a seasoned vocalist, award-winning songwriter, and powerful storyteller. An instrumental writer on six Grammy-winning and nominated projects, Kole has penned Billboard #1 hits for Alessia Cara (“Scars To Your Beautiful,” “Here”) and standout songs for Alicia Keys, John Legend, Halle Bailey, and Jennifer Lopez, among many others.

Now stepping into his own spotlight, Kole introduces PYNK BEARD — a bold new artistic identity rooted in country music that finds him carving out a lane uniquely his own with authenticity and edge. In 2025, he released his debut country EP Red Dirt Diaries, a five-song introduction to his Alabama-bred storytelling and genre-blending sound, marking a new chapter defined by authenticity and limitless sonic exploration.

Now signed to Anzie Blue Records, PYNK BEARD’s latest single, “Ice on the Road” (3.5), is an urgent call for compassion in the midst of national grief and unrest surrounding the ICE raids. Forbes calls the track a “stirring anthem” and Billboard praises it as "one of his most powerful moments of vulnerable, influential art.” With more than four million social media views, “Ice on the Road” has garnered reactions online with fellow artists including SZA, Queen Latifah, Brandy, and Lauren Jauregui.

For Kole, this moment isn’t about accolades — it’s about stepping into the spotlight. Through PYNK BEARD, he’s bringing his full artistry forward, offering a multidimensional take on Southern life and reclaiming space in a genre that has historically overlooked voices like his. 

In 2026, PYNK BEARD is set to announce new shows and appear on America’s Got Talent. For more information, visit pynkbeard.com.