Olivia Rodrigo's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Olivia Rodrigo. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Olivia Rodrigo is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She started her career in acting as a child, including a role in "An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success". She gained significant recognition for her starring roles in Disney Channel's "Bizaardvark" and Disney+'s "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series", launching her into mainstream popularity as both an actress and musician.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2020: Signing with Geffen Records

In 2020, Olivia Rodrigo signed with Geffen Records, securing ownership of the masters of her music through a negotiated record deal.

January 8, 2021: Release of Drivers License

On January 8, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her debut single, "Drivers License", co-written with producer Dan Nigro, which became a critical and commercial success.

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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 as the first artist to have her first two releases debut in the top 10 of the Hot 100.

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May 14, 2021: Release of Good 4 U

On May 14, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released "Good 4 U", the third single from her debut album, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her second number-one single.

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May 21, 2021: Release of Sour

On May 21, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her debut studio album, Sour, to critical acclaim, establishing her as a prominent artist of Generation Z.

2021: Time's Entertainer of the Year

In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo received numerous music accolades and was named Time's Entertainer of the Year and Billboard's Rookie of the Year.

2021: Release of Drivers License and Sour

In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo signed with Geffen Records and released her debut single "Drivers License", which hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100. She also released her debut album, Sour, featuring hit songs like "Good 4 U", "Deja Vu", "Traitor", and "Brutal".

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2021: Variety's Songwriter of the Year

In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo was named "Songwriter of the Year" by Variety and was considered the top Songwriter by Blokur and The Ivors Academy.

2022: Billboard's Woman of the Year

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

2022: ASCAP Songwriter of the Year

In 2022, Olivia Rodrigo was named "Songwriter of the Year" at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards.

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.

2023: Variety's Storyteller of the Year

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

2024: ASCAP Songwriter of the Year

In 2024, Olivia Rodrigo was named "Songwriter of the Year" again at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards and received honorable mention on Billboard's "25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century".