Linda Perry
Singer-Songwriter & Record Producer Known for Writing and Producing Christina Aguilera's Hit "Beautiful"
Grammy, Golden Globe, Critic’s Choice Award-nominated producer, and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee.
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Grammy, Golden Globe, Critic’s Choice Award-nominated producer, and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee Linda Perry is one of the most accomplished people working in music today. Her career epitomizes what it means to be successful as an uncompromising and independent musician. Beginning her musical journey as the lead singer of 4 Non -Blondes, she has profoundly impacted pop culture through her work as a producer and songwriter. Her resounding influence on female empowerment resonates through her sincere artistry, helping shape the sounds of P!nk, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Britney Spears, Adele, Arianna Grande, Celine Dion, Miley Cyrus, James Blunt, and many more.
In 2019, Perry earned a groundbreaking Grammy Award nomination for Producer of the Year making her the first woman in 15 years to be nominated in the category. Nominations for Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards followed for her work on “Girl In the Movies,” a track she co-wrote with Dolly Parton for the Netflix film ‘Dumplin’, earning her a new 2020 Grammy nomination as well. Perry’s pop anthem “What’s Up” just surpassed one billion views, maintaining significant relevance and legendary status in today’s musical universe.
Perry has a long-standing relationship with the Recording Academy, supporting Grammy Camp, Grammy Museum, and the Grammy Music Education Coalition. She helmed “Creating A Collaborative Community for Artists” during Grammy Week, and a massive live one on one with Dolly Parton during the Grammy MusiCares celebration of Parton’s work. Perry was also the musical director of the program featuring Parton, Miley Cyrus, Kacey Musgraves, Katy Perry, Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile, P!nk, Mavis Staples, Garth Brooks, Wille Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, and others. A strong creator’s rights advocate, she participates in the Recording Academy’s GRAMMYS ON THE HILL, uniting music and politics at Washington’s largest advocacy event for music, expressing the importance of this cause to Congress and lawmakers creating policy affecting artists and creators.
In her latest venture, Perry scored the documentary, Citizen Penn for Discovery Plus about the humanitarian efforts of Sean Penn and a team of volunteers who set up base in Haiti to bring relief after the devastating earthquake in 2010. For the score she co-wrote and produced a song for Bono called, “Eden (To Find Love)”. She also recently scored the critically acclaimed Soleil Moon Frye documentary, Kid 90 for Hulu that was released in March 2021.
A philanthropist at heart, Perry also curates legendary artist lineups for prestigious non-profit concert events such as 2018’s One Love Malibu Benefit concert, with Katy Perry, Macy Gray, Joe Walsh, Gwen Stefani, Alanis Morrisette, Robin Thicke, Rita Ora, Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters and Chad Smith of the Red-Hot Chili Peppers, raising more than 1 million dollars for victims of the Malibu wildfires.
Perry was the architect, creative and musical director for several of the Art of Elysium HEAVEN galas in Los Angeles, most recently ‘HEAVEN IS ROCK AND ROLL’ at the Hollywood Palladium reuniting Nirvana, with St. Vincent, Beck, Violet Grohl, L7, Cheap Trick, and others. Perry is also on the board of Sean Penn’s CORE organization, curating and producing musical performances for their fundraisers in LA and Nashville, with artists like Billie Eilish, Cat Stevens, Beck, Portugal the Man, Maren Morris, Dwight Yoakam, Jenny Lewis, Sheryl Crow, Jackson Browne, Carly Simon, Foo Fighters, Pete Yorn, Dawes, Miguel, Tracy Bonham, Aloe Blacc, and many, many others.
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LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS
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MEDTRONIC
Everything went great! and our speaker was wonderful! Thank you so much for all your help PDA! Looking forward to the next one.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – KANSAS CITY
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BAYLOR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
We had a fantastic day with Inge! She was very engaging with all those that attended. Her personal stories about the holocaust were very special and we were moved that she was willing to share them with everyone. Thank you again, PDA for all your hard work and dedication to make this program such a success!
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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SAP COMPANY
Thank you again, Dr. Kimbrough, for a great presentation, our attendees are still talking about it!
CAMPUS LABS
Dr. Henry Lee's presentation was entertaining, insightful and wise. I, and everyone at Pfizer, especially appreciate the remarks you directed about following your passion and preparing yourself to excel. Thank you, everyone, at PDA for helping to make this happen!
PFIZER
The event was successful! I received many messages expressing how awesome, outstanding and inspiring Ms. Webb-Christburg's speech was."
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL BREAKFAST, BOSTON, MLK SPEAKER
Everything went well. Atsuko was very easy to work with and the students enjoyed her performance! Thank you again for your recommendation and I hope to work with you again in the future!
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Dr. Novello left this morning after a very successful event on our campus! Thank you PDA Group for your help from the first phone to the last you were with us every step of the way.
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Jordan Carlos was very very entertaining! A majority of students who answered the event survey indicated they really enjoyed Jordan and definitely will bring him back!
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
On behalf of myself and my organization Entertainment Unlimited the Campus Programming Board of Ferris State University, we thank you PDA and Dan for a successful event!! Dan was magnificent! Students really enjoyed the presentation. I know I did. Can't wait to bring in more programs with PDA Group.
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
It was a great pleasure to work with PDA Group! The communication was always prompt, friendly and helpful. We loved the speakers and events we booked through Mr. Peter Walker (PDA Group).
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Thank you, Peter, for all your help, you'll be happy to know that the event went incredibly well! Aneesa Ferreira was by far one of the best speakers we've ever had!
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
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An Evening With Linda Perry
Videos
Linda Perry - "What's Up" - Equality Now's 2018 Make Equality Reality Gala
Linda Perry on writing "Beautiful" at the 2014 HIWTS pre-GRAMMY event
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