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. So many incredible artists have been celebrated and I am humbled to be standing alongside them." The Massachusetts-born star first rose to prominence as the driving force behind alternative rock band 4 Non Blondes, penning their UK top 10 smash “What’s Up?”, alongside tracks like “Spaceman”, “Dear Mr President” and “Pleasantly Blue”.…