History of Olivia Rodrigo in Timeline

Olivia Rodrigo is an American singer-songwriter and actress who gained recognition for her roles in Disney productions such as "Bizaardvark" and "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series." She started her career as a child actress before transitioning to music, where she has achieved significant success as a recording artist. Rodrigo's work resonates with a young audience, addressing themes of love, heartbreak, and teenage experiences.

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February 2021: Release of "Spicy Pisces T-shirts" merchandise line

In February 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her "Spicy Pisces T-shirts" merchandise line on her website, with all proceeds going to She's the First, a non-governmental organization that supports young girls' scholarship and education.

June 2021: Selling clothes and donating to charity

In June 2021, Olivia Rodrigo sold her clothes, wardrobe, and items from her music videos on Depop, and 100% of the proceeds from 'Sour Shop' were donated to a charitable organization.

July 13, 2021: White House effort to promote COVID-19 vaccinations

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 Chief Medical Advisor Anthony Fauci to discuss her efforts and recorded videos about the importance of vaccination.

November 18, 2021: Donation of signed guitar

On November 18, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo donated a signed Gibson guitar to the #VenturesIntoCures program for auction, with all proceeds benefiting life-saving research to treat and cure epidermolysis bullosa.

2021: Named Time's Entertainer of the Year

In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo was named as Time's Entertainer of the Year and was placed on 100 Next list.

2021: Variety's Songwriter of the Year

In 2021, Variety named Olivia Rodrigo as "Songwriter of the Year" at the Variety Hitmakers Ceremony. She was also considered as the top Songwriter of 2021 by the music rights platform Blokur and The Ivors Academy.

November 20, 2022: Joining Venture Fundraising event

On November 20, 2022, Olivia Rodrigo joined other celebrities and co-founders Eddie Vedder and Jill Vedder for the Third Annual Venture Fundraising event, which helped raise over $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: Donating exclusive items to ASCAP Foundation

In December 2022, Olivia Rodrigo joined Chris Stapleton, Selena Gomez, and others to donate exclusive items to the 2nd Annual ASCAP Foundation, which supports music education and talent development programs across the U.S.

2022: Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music event

In 2022, Billboard honored Olivia Rodrigo as Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music event.

2022: Performance of "Fuck You" at Glastonbury Festival

In 2022, following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, Olivia Rodrigo performed "Fuck You" with Lily Allen at the Glastonbury Festival, dedicating the performance to the Supreme Court justices who voted to overturn Roe, expressing her devastation and support for women's freedom.

2022: ASCAP Pop Music Awards Songwriter of the Year

In 2022, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) named Olivia Rodrigo as the "Songwriter of the Year" at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards.

January 2023: Donating items to MusiCares Foundation Charity Relief Auction

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.

October 2023: Launching Fund 4 Good

In October 2023, Olivia Rodrigo launched a charity fund called Fund 4 Good, aimed at supporting reproductive healthcare of women, raising awareness for groups championing women's issues.

2023: Variety's Storyteller of the Year

In 2023, Variety named Olivia Rodrigo as "Storyteller of the Year" at the Variety Hitmakers Ceremony.

January 2024: Donating items for charity auction to MusiCares and Grammy Museum Foundation

In January 2024, Olivia Rodrigo donated items for a charity auction, with proceeds going to MusiCares and the Grammy Museum Foundation.

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, with a portion of profits from the US leg of the Guts World Tour going to the Fund 4 Good to support the National Network of Abortion Funds.

October 2024: Donation of proceeds from Philippines concert

In October 2024, Olivia Rodrigo donated all net proceeds from her sold-out Philippines concert to Jhpiego, a women's health organization with decades of lifesaving work in the Philippines.

2024: Honorable Mention in Billboard's "25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century"

In 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", and Rolling Stone called her "Gen Z's preeminent rock star". Additionally, ASCAP named her as the "Songwriter of the Year" at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards in 2024.