Linda Perry says songwriters should ’embrace’ artificial intelligence – The Irish News
Linda Perry says songwriters should ’embrace’ artificial intelligence – The Irish News
Publish Date: 2026-05-21 16:17:00
Source Domain: www.irishnews.com
- Linda Perry, known for her work with 4 Non Blondes and as a songwriter for hits like Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful,” received a special international award at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards.
- During her acceptance speech, Perry suggested that songwriters should embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool to ease their work and stimulate new creative solutions.
- Perry compared AI to household innovations like microwaves, highlighting that running towards new technology can lead to better understanding and ethical use.
- British artist James Blunt, who presented Perry with her award, agreed with her that AI has positive potential in the music industry and shared his own experiences using AI in creative processes.
- The Ivor Novello Awards, hosted by the Ivors Academy, honor and celebrate achievements in songwriting and composing.
