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How Did Olivia Rodrigo Get Famous?

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It seemed as if 18-year-old singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo came out of nowhere, leaving many people asking, “how did Olivia Rodrigo get famous?”

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Olivia released her first album titled, Sour, in the summer of 2021 and has quickly become one of the most discussed singers and performers in the music business.

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the LA native played a guitarist in the Disney Channel’s Bizaardvark. She was cast in 2019 for Disney’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

Leading up to Sour

Her unforgettable year was the release of her first song, “Drivers License,” the single broke Spotify’s record for most streams for a non-holiday song in one day with over 15 million Spotify plays.

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On May 21, 2021, Rodrigo released her debut album Sour to critical acclaim. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and spent five weeks there.

The Album of the Year

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Rodrigo has earned several Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist, Album of the Year for Sour, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year for “Drivers License.”

Awards and Accolades

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During the summer, Rodrigo was invited to the White House to encourage vaccinations among the younger generation.

Rodrigo Outside of Music

Rodrigo became an institute speaker and panelist for the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.

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