Olivia Rodrigo.Photo:Catherine Powell/Getty
Catherine Powell/Getty
Before dropping her new albumGuts,Olivia Rodrigofelt nervous about how the music would be received. A month later, the record’s topped charts in 14 countries, and listeners clearly haven’t soured on its songs.
“I actually feel like I’ve had the most happy, calm post-release month,” the 20-year-old singer-songwriter tells PEOPLE. “It’s been really cathartic, and I feel like I can actually enjoy the album for the first time.”
Beyond enjoying the angsty, rock-laced 12-track set, Rodrigo’s audience is already hungry for more from the “Vampire” musician — and they know it’s out there. After pre-ordering vinyl copies ofGutsmonths ago, fans were surprised upon unboxing to learn each of the four different colored records sold on her website each feature an exclusive bonus track: “Obsessed,” “Scared of My Guitar,” “Stranger” or “Girl I’ve Always Been.”
Olivia Rodrigo.Mike Coppola/Getty
Mike Coppola/Getty
Ever since then, they’ve wondered when the songs will hit streaming services. “I’m so happy that people like those songs,” says Rodrigo. “I can’t show you all my cards, but I really do like a lot of those songs, and I feel like they’re not going to live on vinyl forever.”
WithGutsout in the world, the “Vampire” singer’s schedule has been jam-packed with performances and promotional appearances, and she’s not slowing down anytime soon. Last month, she announced theGuts World Tour, and tickets for all 77 dates have already sold out.
Prior to hitting the road, however, she’ll take the stage for an intimate show at The Theatre at Ace Hotel DTLA in Los Angeles on Oct. 9. Billed asAmerican Express Presents: An Evening with Olivia Rodrigo, the concert — part of Amex’s third annualMember Week— will bring fans into the world ofGutswith an immersive experience featuring photo booths, lattes from Midori Matcha and a special acoustic performance.
American Express Presents: An Evening with Olivia Rodrigo.Courtesy American Express
Courtesy American Express
“I’m really excited to play these songs that I’ve never played before. It’s going to be a very special night,” says Rodrigo, who will sing alongside her frequent collaborator Dan Nigro at the event. “We’re going to talk about their creation, what inspired us and all the fun stories that we collected while making this album.”
Olivia Rodrigo.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
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“Its initiative is to raise awareness for certain groups that are championing women’s issues in America and all of the other territories I’m going to. I’m very excited, and I think it’s going to be a very fulfilling and hopefully productive experience,” explains Rodrigo. “Lots of the money is going to abortion funds to help provide some resources to people who are in need of reproductive healthcare.”
Fund 4 Good will also receive a portion of proceeds from each ticket sold for the Guts World Tour, which kicks off in February.
source: people.com
