Linda Perry says songwriters should ’embrace’ artificial intelligence

British artist James Blunt, who Perry signed to her Custard Records label in the 2000s, agreed with her that AI could be used for good in music

Linda Perry has said AI can be used for good in music (Ian West/PA)

Linda Perry has said songwriters need to “embrace” artificial intelligence (AI) as the 4 Non Blondes singer and guitarist received the special international award at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards.

The 61-year-old, who wrote hits such as Christina Aguilera’s Beautiful, Get The Party Started by Pink and What You Waiting For? recorded by Gwen Stefani, received the gong at London’s Grosvenor Hotel for the impact her career has had on the British music industry.