Have you ever found yourself belting out “Drivers License” in the shower, feeling that rush of teen angst nostalgia despite being well past your high school years? If so, you’re not alone! Olivia Rodrigo, the 21-year-old pop sensation who rocketed to worldwide fame with that very hit in 2021, has continued to dominate the music scene ever since. Just recently, she was crowned “Touring Artist of the Year” by Billboard, which is basically like winning the Super Bowl of music—but with more glitter and heartbreak! After wrapping her “GUTS” World Tour, she raked in a jaw-dropping $186.6 million, proving that this Disney darling is no flash-in-the-pan. So, how did she maintain such stellar success? Let’s dive into the whirlwind world of Olivia Rodrigo and see what makes her the reigning queen of pop! LEARN MORE.
The 21-year-old star was catapulted to global fame back in 2021 when she released her debut single, “Drivers License,” and she has been maintaining that level of success ever since.
In fact, earlier this month, Billboard officially named her “Touring Artist of the Year” after she wrapped her GUTS World Tour!, which started in February 2024 in support of her critically acclaimed sophomore album of the same name, which was released in September 2023.
According to Billboard Boxscore, the arena tour grossed $186.6 million, with 1.4 million tickets being sold across the globe.