Olivia Rodrigo woke up to THIS Taylor Swift comment
In the world of pop music, where dreams can become reality overnight, Olivia Rodrigo Her meteoric rise to fame with her debut single Drivers License captured the hearts of millions. While her music continues to break records and climb the charts, it was a simple comment from Taylor Swift that made her feel over the moon.
The moment that left Olivia Rodrigo speechless
17 year old singer and songwriter, who unabashedly claims to be the “biggest Swiftie in the world,” recently shared a touching moment during an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. She described how she was woken up at dawn by a phone call telling her to check her Instagram. Little did she know that this early morning call would be the start of an unforgettable day.
“I was fast asleep and my friend called me on the phone and I said, ‘Oh my God, it’s 6am. Can I call you back in two hours?” And he was like, “No, absolutely not. Check your Instagram right now,” Olivia recalls with excitement in her voice. On Instagram, a comment awaited her from none other than Taylor Swift herself.
Olivia’s Captivating Online Interaction with Swift
In a moment that seemed surreal, Swift signed Olivia Rodrigo pop hit, commenting, “I say this is my baby and I’m very proud” under Olivia’s Instagram post showing her driver’s license at number three on the iTunes chart. Overcome with joy and disbelief, Olivia exclaimed: “I almost died… almost died. I’ve literally looked up to her for as long as I can remember, so it was so nice of her to do that.”
But this wasn’t the first time Olivia caught Taylor Swift’s attention on social media. In the past, Olivia posted her performance of Cruel Summer from Swift’s 2019 album Lover live on Instagram for MTV’s Alone Together Jam Session. Swift not only noticed, but also shared Olivia’s performance on her Instagram Story, showering her with praise.
Although Olivia Rodrigo has never met Taylor Swift in person, their virtual interaction left her in awe and glee. She said she screamed with excitement when Swift acknowledged her cover of “Cruel Summer.” As Drivers License continues to make history with its record-breaking airplay, Olivia Rodrigo’s journey from rising star to chart-topping sensation unfolds before our eyes.