Olivia Rodrigo announces first single from upcoming album will be out very soon
Her album will be out in June
'driving license' singer Olivia Rodrigo has announced the name and release date of the first single from her upcoming third album. The singer, who released her album 'guts' back in 2023, followed by a huge tour of the same name, will release 'drop dead' this month.
Announcing the news of her first single release since 2024's 'Obsessed', the singer told her fans: '‘drop dead,’ the first single from my new album, is out april 17!!! 🩷'. (sic)
Olivia also shared a photo of herself blowing a bubble with bubblegum, wearing a white top with the words 'drop dead' written in pink curly writing.
With more than two million likes on Instagram in less than 24 hours it's safe to say that the news has been welcomed with open arms by her fans, who have been waiting two long years for new music.
Thousands of fans also left excited messages with one saying: 'OMG WE ARE SOOOOOO BACK!!! 💓💓💓' (sic), another said: 'I HAVE SEEN ENOUGH GIVE HER ALBUM OF THE YEAR ALREADY'. (sic)
What is Olivia Rodrigo's new song called?
It is called 'drop dead', stylised with a lowercase d for both words.
When will 'drop dead' be released?
It will be released on Friday 17th April.
What album is 'drop dead' featured on?
The new song will be featured on Olivia's third album called 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love', it will be released on Friday 12th June.
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