History of Olivia Rodrigo in Timeline
Olivia Rodrigo is an American singer-songwriter and actress who gained initial recognition for her roles in Disney's 'Bizaardvark' and 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.' Prior to these roles, she appeared in commercials and a direct-to-video film. Her success in television acted as a springboard into her now blossoming music career.
1990: Mention of 1990s Alternative Rock
In the context of Olivia Rodrigo's music, media outlets describe it as pop, pop rock, alt-pop, teen pop, indie pop, and 1990's alternative rock.
2000: Release of 'Bathwater' by No Doubt
In 2000, No Doubt released the song "Bathwater". Olivia Rodrigo performed this song with No Doubt during their Coachella show in April 2024.
February 20, 2003: Olivia Rodrigo's Birth
On February 20, 2003, Olivia Isabel Rodrigo was born. She is an American singer-songwriter and actress.
May 2010: First Onscreen Appearance in an Old Navy Commercial
In May 2010, at the age of seven, Olivia Rodrigo made her first onscreen appearance in an Old Navy commercial.
2015: Appearance in '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'. This marked an early role in her acting career.
2016: Role in Disney Channel's Bizaardvark
In 2016, Olivia Rodrigo landed an acting role in Disney Channel's 'Bizaardvark', leading to her move to Los Angeles and being homeschooled.
2016: Leading Role in 'Bizaardvark'
In 2016, Olivia Rodrigo rose to prominence with a leading role in the Disney Channel series 'Bizaardvark'.
2017: Instagram #KindComments Campaign
In 2017, Olivia Rodrigo and her Bizaardvark co-star Madison Hu teamed up with Instagram's #KindComments campaign. They encouraged their fans to spread kindness and foster positivity on social media through 2018.
2018: Speaker at Geena Davis Institute
Also in 2018, Olivia Rodrigo was named an institute speaker and panelist for the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.
2018: Partnership with My Friend's Place
In 2018, Olivia Rodrigo and Madison Hu collaborated with My Friend's Place for their 30th anniversary. They aimed to help homeless youth find shelter, food, work, education, and healthcare. Jack Black hosted the event, raising over $740,000.
2018: "She Can STEM" Campaign
In December 2018, Olivia Rodrigo became the face of the "She Can STEM" campaign.
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 in 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, 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' premiered on Disney+, and Olivia Rodrigo, who starred in the series, wrote and performed the promotional single "All I Want".
2019: Leading Role in 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'
In 2019, Olivia Rodrigo secured 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 the masters of her music in the record 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, to critical acclaim.
February 2021: "Spicy Pisces T-shirts" Merchandise Launch
In February 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her "Spicy Pisces T-shirts" merchandise line on her website. All proceeds benefited the non-governmental organization She's the First, which sponsors young girls' scholarship and education.
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, making her 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, establishing her as a prominent artist of Gen-Z.
June 2021: Premiere of 'Sour Prom'
In June 2021, Olivia Rodrigo premiered 'Sour Prom', a prom-themed concert film, on YouTube.
June 2021: Depop 'Sour Shop' Clothing Sale
In June 2021, Olivia Rodrigo sold her clothes, wardrobe, and items from her music videos on Depop under 'Sour Shop'. 100% of all proceeds were donated to a charitable organization.
July 13, 2021: White House COVID-19 Vaccination Promotion
On July 13, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo participated in a White House initiative to promote COVID-19 vaccinations among young people in the U.S. She met with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss her efforts. She also recorded videos about the importance of vaccination.
November 18, 2021: Gibson Guitar Donation to #VenturesIntoCures
On November 18, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo donated a signed Gibson guitar to the #VenturesIntoCures program for auction. All proceeds went to life-saving research to treat and cure epidermolysis bullosa.
December 2021: Casetify Brand Ambassadorship
In December 2021, Olivia Rodrigo was announced as the brand ambassador for Casetify, a phone accessory company. This was a year-long partnership where she creatively directed the "Hardened Hearts" phone case collection.
December 24, 2021: Snippet of "The Bels" Uploaded
On December 24, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo uploaded a snippet of a Christmas song called "The Bels" that she wrote and recorded at age five.
2021: Billboard's Rookie of the Year
Billboard honored Olivia Rodrigo as Rookie of the Year for 2021.
2021: Graduation After Homeschooling
In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo graduated after being homeschooled since 2016, following her move to Los Angeles for her role in Disney Channel's 'Bizaardvark'.
2021: Release of "Drivers License" and Debut Album "Sour"
In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her debut single "Drivers License" which topped the Billboard Hot 100. She also released her debut album, Sour, which included the hit song "Good 4 U" and successful singles like "Deja Vu", "Traitor", and "Brutal".
2021: Top Songwriter of 2021
In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo was considered as the top Songwriter of 2021 by the music rights platform Blokur and The Ivors Academy.
2021: Time's Entertainer of the Year
In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo was recognized as Time's Entertainer of the Year.
2021: Variety's "Songwriter of the Year"
In 2021, Variety named Olivia Rodrigo as the "Songwriter of the Year" at the Variety Hitmakers Ceremony.
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.
April 2022: Glossier Partnership
In April 2022, Olivia Rodrigo became the first celebrity partner for the consumer beauty brand Glossier.
July 2022: End of the Sour Tour
In July 2022, Olivia Rodrigo's debut headlining tour, the Sour Tour, came to an end, which included stops in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
November 20, 2022: Third Annual Venture Fundraising Event
On November 20, 2022, Olivia Rodrigo joined Eddie Vedder and Jill Vedder for the Third Annual Venture Fundraising event. This event helped raise more than $1.3 million that month and $6 million for the next three years to find a cure for epidermolysis bullosa and other rare diseases.
December 2022: 'Musicians on Call' Virtual Concert
Also in December 2022, Olivia Rodrigo participated in the annual virtual concert, 'Musicians on Call,' with 30 different artists. The concert delivered holiday classic performances and messages of hope to patients, families, and health-workers in over 5,000 hospitals nationwide.
December 2022: Donation to 2nd Annual ASCAP Foundation
In December 2022, Olivia Rodrigo joined Chris Stapleton, Selena Gomez, and others in donating exclusive items to the 2nd Annual ASCAP Foundation. The foundation supports music education and talent development programs across the U.S.
2022: Glastonbury Festival "Fuck You" Performance
Following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, Olivia Rodrigo performed "Fuck You" with Lily Allen at Glastonbury Festival. She dedicated the performance to the Supreme Court justices who voted to overturn Roe, expressing her devastation and concern for women's freedom.
2022: ASCAP Pop Music Awards "Songwriter of the Year"
In 2022, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) named Olivia Rodrigo as the "Songwriter of the Year" at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards.
2022: Billboard's Woman of the Year
In 2022, Billboard honored Olivia Rodrigo as Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music event.
2022: Billboard's 21 Under 21 List
In 2022, Billboard included Olivia Rodrigo on its annual 21 Under 21 list.
2022: Continued Role in 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'
In 2022, Olivia Rodrigo continued in her leading role in the Disney+ series 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'.
2022: Jack White Named a Hero
In 2022, Olivia Rodrigo referred to Jack White from the White Stripes as her 'hero of all heroes'.
2022: Billboard's Woman of the Year and ASCAP's Pop Music Songwriter of the Year
In 2022, Olivia Rodrigo was named Billboard's Woman of the Year and also received the ASCAP Pop Music Songwriter of the Year award.
January 2023: MusiCares Foundation Charity Relief Auction Donation
In January 2023, Olivia Rodrigo joined various musicians in donating items to the MusiCares Foundation Charity Relief Auction to help struggling musicians with their financial needs.
August 11, 2023: Release of "Bad Idea Right?"
On August 11, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo released the album's second single, "Bad Idea Right?", which reached the top 10 in the US and UK.
August 16, 2023: BRIT Billion Award
On August 16, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo became the youngest artist to receive the BRIT Billion Award for achieving over one billion digital streams in the United Kingdom.
September 8, 2023: Release of 'Guts'
On September 8, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo's second album, 'Guts', was released and debuted atop the Billboard 200.
September 2023: Sony Electronics Collaboration
In September 2023, Olivia Rodrigo collaborated with Sony Electronics to release a special edition of their true wireless Linkbuds S earbuds.
October 9, 2023: Concert in Partnership with American Express
On October 9, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo performed songs from Guts in an exclusive concert in partnership with American Express at Los Angeles Theater at Ace Hotel, with all proceeds going to her Fund 4 Good nonprofit organization.
October 2023: Launch of Fund 4 Good Charity Fund
In October 2023, Olivia Rodrigo launched a charity fund called Fund 4 Good, aimed at supporting reproductive healthcare for women. The non-profit seeks to raise awareness for groups championing women's issues.
October 18, 2023: Announcement of 'Guts: The Secret Tracks' EP
On October 18, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo announced that the four secret tracks released on limited vinyl editions of Guts would be released as a limited vinyl-exclusive EP to commemorate Record Store Day (RSD) Black Friday.
December 2023: "Good 4 Ur Guts" Smoothie with Health-Ade
In December 2023, Olivia Rodrigo and Health-Ade introduced the "Good 4 Ur Guts" smoothie, which was available in Erewhon Market stores through January 14, 2024.
2023: Release of Second Studio Album 'Guts'
In 2023, Olivia Rodrigo released her second studio album, 'Guts', featuring the number-one song "Vampire" and the singles "Bad Idea Right?" and "Get Him Back!".
2023: Variety's "Storyteller of the Year"
In 2023, Variety named Olivia Rodrigo as the "Storyteller of the Year" at the Variety Hitmakers Ceremony.
January 14, 2024: End of "Good 4 Ur Guts" Smoothie Availability
On January 14, 2024, the "Good 4 Ur Guts" smoothie, introduced by Olivia Rodrigo and Health-Ade, was no longer available in Erewhon Market stores.
January 2024: Donation to MusiCares and Grammy Museum Foundation
In January 2024, Olivia Rodrigo donated items for a charity auction. The proceeds went to MusiCares and the Grammy Museum Foundation.
February 2024: Start of the Guts World Tour
In February 2024, Olivia Rodrigo started her second headlining tour, the Guts World Tour, in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania.
March 12, 2024: Distribution of Condoms and Plan B Pills at St. Louis Concert
On March 12, 2024, condoms and Plan B pills were distributed at Olivia Rodrigo's St. Louis concert, where abortion was illegal under state law.
March 20, 2024: Announcement of Deluxe Version of Guts
On March 20, 2024, Olivia Rodrigo announced that she would release a deluxe version of Guts with five additional songs, including the four secret tracks from the vinyl variants.
March 22, 2024: Release of Guts (Spilled)
On March 22, 2024, Olivia Rodrigo released Guts (Spilled), a deluxe version of her album Guts.
April 13, 2024: Guest Appearance at No Doubt's Coachella Show
On April 13, 2024, Olivia Rodrigo made a special guest appearance at No Doubt's Coachella show, performing the band's 2000 single "Bathwater" alongside them.
October 2, 2024: Announcement of Guts World Tour Concert Film
On October 2, 2024, Olivia Rodrigo announced the release of the Guts World Tour concert film.
October 2024: Donation to Jhpiego from Philippines Concert Proceeds
In October 2024, Olivia Rodrigo donated all net proceeds from her sold-out Philippines concert to Jhpiego, a women's health global organization with decades of lifesaving work in the Philippines.
October 29, 2024: Release of Guts World Tour concert film on Netflix
On October 29, 2024, Olivia Rodrigo released the Guts World Tour concert film on Netflix.
November 2024: Lancôme Global Brand Ambassadorship
In November 2024, Olivia Rodrigo became the global brand ambassador for Lancôme.
2024: Mention in Billboard's "25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century"
During 2024, Billboard included Olivia Rodrigo among the honorable mentions of its "25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century" listicle, describing her as "a new-school rock star as much as a pop phenom".
2024: ASCAP Pop Music Awards "Songwriter of the Year"
In 2024, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) named Olivia Rodrigo as the "Songwriter of the Year" at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards.
2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris
In 2024, Olivia Rodrigo endorsed Kamala Harris in the United States presidential election.
2024: ASCAP's Pop Music Songwriter of the Year Again
In 2024, Olivia Rodrigo was recognized as ASCAP's Pop Music Songwriter of the Year for the second time.
March 2025: Billboard's "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" List
In March 2025, Billboard ranked Olivia Rodrigo at number 21 on the "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.
June 2025: Music Festival Performances
In June 2025, Olivia Rodrigo performed at several music festivals, including headlining day 2 of the Governors Ball and the 2025 BST Hyde Park Show. She also headlined the final day of the 2025 Glastonbury Festival.
July 2025: Statement on Conditions in Palestine
In July 2025, Olivia Rodrigo spoke out against the "horrific and completely unacceptable" conditions in Palestine during the Gaza war. She also donated to UNICEF and encouraged her followers to do so.
July 2025: End of the Guts World Tour
In July 2025, Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour will come to an end, after touring North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania.
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