Career Timeline of Olivia Rodrigo: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Olivia Rodrigo made an impact.
Olivia Rodrigo is an American singer-songwriter and actress who gained recognition for her roles in Disney productions like Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. She started her career as a child actress, appearing in commercials and direct-to-video films. Rodrigo's early exposure in the entertainment industry paved the way for her later success as a leading actress in popular Disney series. She is primarily known for both her acting and musical talents.
May 2010: First Onscreen Appearance in Old Navy Commercial
In May 2010, at the age of seven, Olivia Rodrigo first appeared onscreen in an Old Navy commercial.
2015: An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success
In 2015, Olivia Rodrigo appeared in the direct-to-video film "An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success".
2015: Acting Debut in An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success
In 2015, at the age of twelve, Olivia Rodrigo made her acting debut in the lead role of Grace Thomas in the direct-to-video film "An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success".
2016: Role in Disney Channel's Bizaardvark
In 2016, Olivia Rodrigo landed an acting role in Disney Channel's "Bizaardvark" and moved to Los Angeles. She played the role of Paige Olvera, a guitarist, for three seasons.
2016: Bizaardvark
In 2016, Olivia Rodrigo rose to prominence for her leading role in the Disney Channel series "Bizaardvark".
February 2019: Casting in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
In February 2019, Olivia Rodrigo was cast in the starring role of Nini Salazar-Roberts on the Disney+ series "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series".
November 2019: Premiere of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series and Release of All I Want
In November 2019, the Disney+ series "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" premiered, starring Olivia Rodrigo. She also wrote and performed the promotional single "All I Want" for the series, which was released in November 2019.
2019: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
In 2019, Olivia Rodrigo played a leading role in the Disney+ series "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series".
2020: Signing with Geffen Records
In 2020, Olivia Rodrigo signed with Geffen Records, securing ownership of her music masters in the deal.
January 8, 2021: Release of Debut Single "Drivers License"
On January 8, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her debut single, "Drivers License", co-written with Dan Nigro. It achieved critical acclaim and broke Spotify streaming records.
April 1, 2021: Release of "Deja Vu"
On April 1, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her follow-up single, "Deja Vu", which debuted at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her achievement as the first artist to debut their first two releases in the top 10 of the Hot 100.
May 14, 2021: Release of "Good 4 U"
On May 14, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released "Good 4 U", which became her second single to debut at number one on the Hot 100.
May 21, 2021: Release of Debut Album Sour
On May 21, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her debut studio album, "Sour", to critical acclaim. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and spent five weeks at the top.
June 2021: Premiere of Sour Prom
In June 2021, Olivia Rodrigo premiered "Sour Prom", a prom-themed concert film on YouTube.
2021: Release of "Drivers License" and Sour Album
In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her debut single "Drivers License" with Geffen Records, which became a number-one hit. She also released her debut album, "Sour", featuring hit songs like "Good 4 U", "Deja Vu", "Traitor", and "Brutal".
March 25, 2022: Release of Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U
On March 25, 2022, Olivia Rodrigo's Disney+ documentary film, "Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U", which details the making of Sour, was released.
July 2022: End of the Sour Tour
In July 2022, Olivia Rodrigo's debut headlining tour, the Sour Tour, came to an end. It included stops in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
2022: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
In 2022, Olivia Rodrigo was still acting in the Disney+ series "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series".
August 11, 2023: Release of "Bad Idea Right?"
On August 11, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo's album "Guts" second single, "Bad Idea Right?", was released and reached the top 10 in the US and UK.
September 8, 2023: Release of Guts
On September 8, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo's second album, "Guts", was released and debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart.
October 9, 2023: American Express Concert
On October 9, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo performed songs from "Guts" in an exclusive concert in partnership with American Express, with proceeds going to her Fund 4 Good nonprofit.
October 18, 2023: Announcement of Guts: The Secret Tracks EP
On October 18, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo announced that the four secret tracks from limited vinyl editions of "Guts" would be released as a vinyl-exclusive EP for Record Store Day Black Friday.
2023: Release of Guts Album
In 2023, Olivia Rodrigo released her second studio album, "Guts", which included the number-one song "Vampire" and other singles like "Bad Idea Right?" and "Get Him Back!".
June 2025: Performances at Music Festivals
In June 2025, Olivia Rodrigo performed at several music festivals, including headlining day 2 of the Governors Ball, the 2025 BST Hyde Park Show, and the final day of the 2025 Glastonbury Festival. She also made a guest appearance with Robert Smith at Glastonbury, performing two songs by The Cure.
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