Tonight on The Artist Hour we shine a light on Olivia Rodrigo, the singer songwriter and actor who has become one of the defining new voices in pop over the past few years.
Rodrigo’s breakthrough came in 2021 with her debut single drivers license, a ballad that captured heartbreak with striking vulnerability and quickly went viral, topping charts around the world. That same year she released her debut album SOUR, a record that mixed confessional lyrics with pop punk bite and earned her three Grammy Awards.
Songs like good 4 u and deja vu cemented her reputation for writing music that connects deeply with a young audience while resonating far beyond it.
Her second album GUTS, released in 2023, showed her range and growth as an artist, leaning further into rock influences and delivering another set of sharp, honest songs about identity, pressure, and coming of age. Singles like vampire and get him back! confirmed her ability to evolve while staying true to the raw emotion that made her debut such a phenomenon.
Beyond her studio success, Rodrigo has proven herself as a compelling live performer, taking her music to arenas worldwide with a mix of intensity and intimacy that reflects her generation’s voice.
Join us tonight as we revisit the music of Olivia Rodrigo, from her record-breaking debut to the fearless sound of GUTS, and look ahead to what comes next for one of pop’s brightest talents.
The Artist Hour – Olivia Rodrigo. Tonight at 8 PM on Today Radio.
