Linda Perry is to be honoured with the Special International Award at The Ivors with Amazon Music 2026.
The special Ivor Novello Award celebrates an international songwriter whose outstanding career has significantly influenced the UK music industry.
All the winners will be revealed at The Ivors with Amazon Music at Grosvenor House in London on May 21.
“Across more than three decades, Perry has established herself as one of the most distinctive and influential songwriters of her generation, a singular creative force behind a catalogue of era-defining songs,” said a statement from The Ivors Academy.
Perry is known for her work as primary songwriter, singer and guitarist for 4 Non Blondes, where she wrote international hit What’s Up?, alongside Spaceman, Dear Mr. President and Pleasantly Blue.
Also working extensively with other artists, Perry has collaborated with Pink, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, Celine Dion, Miley Cyrus, Adele, Ariana Grande and more. Iconic tracks include Beautiful performed by Christina Aguilera, Get the Party Started performed by Pink, and What You Waiting For? performed by Gwen Stefani.
4 Non Blondes’ debut album, Bigger, Better, Faster, More!, spent more than a year on the US chart after its release in 1992. What’s Up? has surpassed one billion streams and the video is currently closing in on two billion views.
So many incredible artists have been celebrated and I am humbled to be standing alongside them
Linda Perry
Linda Perry recently announced that Let It Die Here, her first solo album in 25 years, will be released on May 8.
Special screenings of her documentary of the same name are taking place, including at London’s Olympic Studios on June 21. Perry will also be playing a live show at Rough Trade East on June 22.
She will then join her bandmates in 4 Non Blondes for their first UK show in 30 years with a June 24 gig at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
Linda Perry said: “It’s an honour to be recognised for my songwriting contributions at the 71st Ivor Novello Awards. So many incredible artists have been celebrated and I am humbled to be standing alongside them.”
Tom Gray, chair of The Ivors Academy, said: “With defiance, vulnerability and honesty, Linda’s songwriting is instantly recognisable. She has continuously captured both hearts and the airwaves. You just know her songs will endure and continue to resonate.”
Roberto Neri, CEO of The Ivors Academy, said: “Linda Perry’s songwriting continues to have a profound impact on global popular culture. We are proud to honour her with the Special International Award at The Ivors, celebrating her incredible music and authentic craft.”
At The Ivors, Perry will join a roll call of songwriting greats that includes Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, David Bowie, Adele, Raye, Stormzy, Bill Withers, Bruce Springsteen, Brian Wilson, Annie Lennox, Amy Winehouse, Dave, Sting, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Charli XCX, Lana Del Rey, Lola Young, Lou Reed and Elton John.
Subscribers can read our new Aftershow interview with Linda Perry.
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