- OLIVIA RODRIGO surprise announces the release of their second album “GUTS” on September 8, the first single “a vampire” available from this Friday
Olivia Rodrigo
GRAMMY® winner and new queen of world music, Olivia Rodrigounexpectedly announcing their second studio album, GUTS, which will be released on September 8 worldwide. The album was recorded with loyal producer Daniel Nigro already behind his record-breaking debut album. SOUR (Platinum certified in Italy). Album to date pre-order in CD and vinyl format. In addition, four special vinyls with different color schemes will be available for purchase. exclusive to Universal Music Italia.
“This album represents the struggle in adulthood and trying to figure out who I am at this stage of my life.— Olivia Rodrigo says. “It seems to me that 10 years have passed between the ages of 18 and 20. It was a very stressful time of hardship and change. I think it’s a natural part of growing up and I hope the album reflects that.“.
first single excerpt, “a vampirewill be released this Friday on digital platforms and will be played on all Italian radio stations starting Friday, July 7th.
This is the first new release since 2021 from the 20-year-old superstar who reached the top of the world charts with her first album, winning critical praise for her artistic maturity and songwriting abilities.
Olivia Rodrigo made history with “SOUR”: her first single “driver’s license” (Platinum certification in our country) debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 ed AND was the first song to reach 80 million streams in just seven days on Spotify, setting a record on the platform. The disc also includes hits”deja vu(Gold in Italy),”Traitor(Gold) AND “ok 4u(Platinum in our country).
Unprecedented success that led to the album becoming the longest-running debut album on the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 of the 21st century and the first album to stay at the top for an entire year.
The record also peaked at number one in the UK, Canada, Ireland, Norway, Holland, Sweden, Australia and New Zealand, and broke the world record for most streams for a female artist’s debut album in a week on Spotify.
“SOUR” earned the Filipino-American singer-songwriter 7 GRAMMY® nominations, winning three in the following categories: Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Performance by a Female Solo Artist.
The actress also won with Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 u (SOUR Movie) released on Disney+ in the category Best Music Documentary at the MTV Movie & TV Awards in 2022.
The artist embarked on her first tour last year, in which she was the protagonist around the world with 40 sold-out concerts (including Italy at the Fabrique in Milan).
With his intimate lyrics and iconic choruses, he conquered millions of fans and the entire world of pop music. Now Olivia Rodrigo is finally ready to return and start an exceptional new chapter.