Linda Perry, the acclaimed singer and guitarist from 4 Non Blondes , is set to receive a prestigious special international award at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards.

The 61-year-old US musician will be honoured for her profound influence on the UK music industry, an announcement coinciding with an Amazon Music mini-documentary, Anatomy Of An Earworm , which delves into the creation of her hit song “Beautiful”, famously recorded by Christina Aguilera .

Expressing her gratitude, Perry stated: "It’s an honour to be recognised for my song-writing contributions at the 71st Ivor Novello Awards.…