Pop phenomenon Olivia Rodrigo scored the coveted Grammy for Best New Artist on Sunday, an expected win that caps a year of milestones for the breakout star.
"This is my biggest dream come true," said the 19-year-old Rodrigo, who bested a crowded field including rappers Saweetie and The Kid Laroi to win the prestigious prize.
Congrats Best New Artist - @oliviarodrigo 💜 #GRAMMYs https://t.co/0D6iC8OYJM pic.twitter.com/WO1vkOjzjs
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) April 4, 2022
The artist who launched her career as an actor on the Disney Channel released her debut single Drivers License last year to commercial acclaim and critical praise for its minimalist production and cathartic, emotionally raw lyricism.
The song made Rodrigo the youngest ever artist to debut atop Billboard's top songs chart, where she spent eight straight weeks at number one.
The Filipino American artist from California teased Drivers License on social media for months before releasing it ahead of her debut album Sour, which propelled Rodrigo to the front of this year's Grammy nomination pack.
A fan of Taylor Swift and Lorde, both of whom she's cited as song writing influences, Rodrigo also grew up listening to rock bands including the Cure, Smashing Pumpkins, and riot grrrl acts.
Source: AFP
