Olivia Rodrigo - All American The Illustrated Biography

by McHugh, Carolyn

• ISBN13: 9781915343758
• ISBN10: 1915343755
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2025-06-17
• Publisher: Sona Books

Summary

This is the incredible story of Olivia Rodrigo who first rose to prominence starring in the Disney television program High School Musical. Rodrigo released her debut single, “ Drivers License” , which broke various records and became one of the best-selling songs of 2021, helping her achieve mainstream fame. She followed it up with the singles “ Deja Vu” and “ Good 4 U” , and released her debut studio album, Sour, in 2021. The album earned her critical and commercial success, winning various accolades, including three Grammy Awards. A Disney+ documentary, Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U, followed in 2022, chronicling her creative process with Sour. In 2023, Rodrigo released her second studio album, Guts, supported by the singles “ Vampire” , “ Bad Idea Right?” , and “ Get Him Back!” Overall, Rodrigo has achieved three Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, two Billboard 200 number-one albums, and five multi- platinum certifications by the Recording Industry Association of America. This illustrated biography tells the engaging details of the artist that Billboard named Woman of the Year in 2022. This is Olivia Rodrigo's incredible story through her music...

Author Biography

Carolyn McHugh is an editor and writer specialising in popular music, fashion, and culture. From the birth of rock and roll in the mid-1950s through to modern artists of the 21st century, she has written about everyone from legends such as Elvis Presley, Elton John, and George Michael, to the young stars of K-pop and country, and new fan favourites Harry Styles and Billie Eilish. Her eclectic tastes include a passion for Bowie, a weakness for Whitney and a love of ‘ 70s glam rock