Chad Gray (Mudvayne/HELLYEAH) Premieres New Music Video For His Cover Of Christina Aguilera's Hit Single "Beautiful"

Mudvayne/HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray has premiered a music video for his rendition of Christina Aguilera’s 2x platinum 2002 hit “Beautiful.” The song was originally penned by 4 Non Blondes’ Linda Perry. The accompanying visuals for the track were directed by Alex Bemis.

Gray was drawn to the track by its themes of “self-acceptance, finding your inner beauty, and overcoming insecurity,” explaining:

“I have struggled my entire life with all of those things so when I heard it years ago, it spoke to me, I felt what Linda Perry was trying to say with the lyrics. As I have found sobriety and worked on myself, I have found even more of a connection with this song. My songwriting has always been driven by my experiences and feelings, from dark to light from helpless to hopeful.”

“Although I didn’t write ‘Beautiful,’ I am passionate about its meaning so I wanted to put my own spin on it. I know no one had me covering a pop song in 2026 on their bingo card, but here we are. I changed the bridge, got the scream, big drums, and big guitars in there. Maybe some of the metal family can hear it and find their own self-love because we are beautiful no matter what they say.”

Linda Perry also shared her thoughts on Gray’s interpretation, stating, “It made me smile. His passionate and fearless vocals get a thumbs up from this listener.”