Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Only Christina Aguilera could belt her heart out and stop onlookers in their tracks all while crossing her arms and casually singing her hit "Beautiful" without a microphone. The Grammy ...

"Beautiful," which was written by Perry, featured on Aguilera's 2002 album 'Stripped' Linda Perry doubted Christina Aguilera was the right fit for her song "Beautiful" — until she heard her sing it "That's when I discovered... 'Oh, beautiful people are ...

Christina Aguilera released the stunning pop ballad “Beautiful” on her 2002 album Stripped. The anthem for inner beauty represented the overall theme of the album, she said, which had her baring her soul above and beyond her previous pop fare.

The songwriter discussed the song and her initial opinion of Christina during a recent episode of the Zach Sang Show. The “Genie in a Bottle” singer heard a demo of “Beautiful” and wanted it. Linda recalled thinking, “No, you’re like, a hot chick.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Songwriter Linda Perry recently said she didn't want to give "Beautiful" to Christina Aguilera at first. Perry thought the "Dirrty" singer was too pretty. It took the artist hearing ...

Music has long served as both a mirror and a refuge—reflecting private pain while offering language for experiences that feel unspeakable. Few songs have embodied this dual role as powerfully as Christina Aguilera’s "Beautiful." Released in 2002, when ...

Julie Andrews once said, “A queen is never late; everyone else is simply early.” Illuminated against Austin’s panoramic skyline at Auditorium Shores, Christina Aguilera greeted the Sips & Sounds spectators in a plunging red latex bodysuit, matching ...