Linda Perry is revisiting one of the most recognizable pop ballads of the early 2000s.
The singer-songwriter confirmed she will release her own version of Beautiful on February 23, bringing fresh attention to the song she originally wrote. Beautiful first reached a global audience when Christina Aguilera recorded it for her 2002 album Stripped, where it quickly became one of the project’s standout tracks.
Over the years, the song has been praised for its direct message about self-worth and acceptance. It earned major industry recognition and remains closely associated with Aguilera’s career. Perry, however, has often spoken about the personal place the song came from when she wrote it.
Now listeners will hear the track through Perry’s voice, offering a different interpretation shaped by the songwriter herself. The upcoming release places the focus back on the song’s origins and highlights Perry’s role not only behind the scenes, but also as an artist with her own perspective on a track that has endured for more than two decades.