Olivia Rodrigo has just won her first BRIT Award 👏

She picked up the award for International Song of the Year

Author: Laura ThorntonPublished 8th Feb 2022
Last updated 8th Feb 2022

The BRIT Awards 2022 with Mastercard are back and what a show so far! It was a great night for American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo as she picked up her very first BRIT Award for her pop anthem 'Good 4 U', winning the International Song of the Year.

Olivia was delighted as she thanked fans for their support. In a heart-warming speech, the singer expressed her excitement at receiving her first ever award just one year after making her debut UK performance at The BRIT Awards 2021 ceremony.

Which songs were nominated for International Song of the Year?

Atb, Topic, A7S: 'Your Love (9Pm)', Billie Eilish: 'Happier Than Ever', Ckay: 'Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)', Doja Cat Ft Sza: 'Kiss Me More', Drake Ft Lil Baby: 'Girls Want Girls', Galantis, David Guetta, Little Mix: 'Heartbreak Anthem', Jonasu: 'Black Magic', Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber: 'Stay', Lil Nas X: 'Montero (Call Me By Your Name)', Lil Tijay & 6Lack: 'Calling My Phone', Maneskin: 'I Wanna Be Your Slave', Olivia Rodrigo: 'Good 4 U', Polo G: 'Rapstar', Tiesto: 'The Business' And The Weeknd: 'Save Your Tears'.

Olivia Rodrigo at The BRIT Awards 2021

At The BRIT Awards 2021 Olivia performed her massive Number 1 single 'Driver's Licence'. The track was a worldwide phenomenon and broke international streaming and chart records.

She said before her performance, "I’m so excited that my first time in the U.K. will be spent at The BRITs! My UK fans have been beyond supportive of me, and I’m so excited to perform for them on this iconic stage."

The BRIT Awards 2022 with Mastercard red carpet:

Adele


Adele


Adele


Adele


Adele


Ed Sheeran


Ed Sheeran


Mo Gilligan


Mo Gilligan


Anne-Marie


Anne-Marie


KSI


KSI


Nick Gale from Digital Farm Animals


Sam Fender


Sam Fender


Little Simz


Little Simz


Little Simz


Anne-Marie and Ed Sheeran


Anne-Marie and Ed Sheeran


Aitch


Aitch


Maya Jama


Maya Jama


Harriet Rose


Harriet Rose


Clara Amfo


Talia Storm


Holly Humberstone


Joel Corry


Joel Corry


Lola Young


Bree Runway


Tom Grennan


Tom Grennan


Abby Roberts


220 Kid


Jaime Winstone


Olivia Rodrigo


Becky Hill


Dave


Dave


Jodie Whittaker


Laura Whitmore


Vicky McClure


Griff


Emily Atack


Raye


Iain Stirling


Sir Mo Farah


Maneskin


Graziano Di Prima


Oti Mabuse


Gemma Atkinson


Olivia Rodrigo


Alex Scott


Fleur East


You can rewatch The BRIT Awards 2022 on the ITV Hub.

Olivia Rodrigo's career so far:

2016 - Olivia played Paige Olvera in Bizaardvark

Disney Channel series Bizaardvark starred Olivia as Paige Olvera, one of two best friends who post funny songs and videos on the internet. Olivia appeared in three series of the TV show between 2016 and 2018.

2019 - Olivia stars in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Back in 2019, Olivia took on the main role of Nini Salazar-Roberts, a musical theatre enthusiast, in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Olivia also wrote the song 'All I Want' for the TV show.

2021 - Olivia released 'Drivers License'

'Drivers License' was Olivia's first single and it went to Number 1 around the world. The song, which was written by Olivia and Dan Nigro, has been nominated for many awards including two MTV Video Music Awards which it won for Song of the Year and Push Performance of the Year. The song has also been nominated for three Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.

2021 - Olivia released 'Deja Vu'

Olivia's second single 'Deja Vu' was another commercial success. Again, the song was written by Olivia along with Dan Nigro. Taylor Swift and two other songwriters also get a songwriting credit as it interpolates Taylor's song 'Cruel Summer'. In September 2024, the single was certified 2x Platinum.

2021 - Olivia released 'Good 4 U'

Once again, a song co-written by Olivia had commercial success. 'Good 4 U' was nominated for several awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.

2021 - Olivia meets Presient Joe Biden

Olivia Rodrigo met with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The singer was involved with efforts to promote Covid-19 vaccinations with young people in the US.

2021 - Olivia is nominated for seven Grammy awards

Olivia Rodrigo received seven Grammy nominations including four in the big categories, best album, best new artist, record of the year and song of the year, for 'Drivers License'.


In response to her nominations, Olivia took to Instagram saying: 'woke up this morning to 7 Grammy nominations. when I was younger, my family lived a few blocks from the staples center, where the Grammys took place every year. I would always walk outside the arena and look at the plaques on the ground with all the winners names in wide eyed wonder. i went to the Grammy museum so many of my free weekends bc I was so fascinated by the history of the show and all of the incredible musicians that made it up. many dreams have come true for me this year but this one is probably the most meaningful. thank you to everyone who has believed in me and supported the songs I write. and thank you to @recordingacademy for the recognition. I'm beyond humbled. truly a day I will never forget. so grateful aghhh❤️💜❤️💜' (sic)

2022 - Olivia wins her first BRIT Award

A year after making her debut UK performance at The BRIT Awards 2021, Olivia picked up her very first BRIT win! At The BRIT Awards 2022 with Mastercard, Olivia bagged herself the award for International Song of the Year, for her track 'Good 4 U'.

2022 - Olivia Rodrigo won three Grammys

In 2022, Olivia also won three Grammy awards, Best Pop Vocal Album for 'Sour', Best New Artist and Best Pop Solo Performance for 'driver's license'.
The singer also performed at the prestigious awards ceremony.

2022 - Olivia reflects on one year since 'Sour' release

Olivia Rodrigo took to Instagram one year on from the release of her debut album 'Sour' to reflect on her amazing achievements and thank fans for their support. She also shared a video, where she said: "This past year, it's been a lot of career milestones, but I'm freshly 19 and there's so many things that I'm learning and just normal teenage milestones that I'm going through."

2022 - High School Musical TV series confirms Olivia's exit

In July 2022, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series creator and showrunner Tim Federle confirmed that season three would be Olivia's last on the show, saying: "I think she's ready to explore the world outside the halls of East High."


He continued: "And Olivia herself was having such a monumental explosion in the music industry that it felt like the right thing to, frankly, work with Olivia to say, 'How do we get you out there into the world with us taking a little bit more of a backseat?', which we were all proud to do to support her."


Olivia's role will be phased out throughout the third season of the Disney+ show, with Tim adding: "This season it's about trying to give her character a proper send-off while also leaving room for other characters to really step into the fray and step into the spotlight."

2022 - The 'Sour Tour' comes to the UK

Olivia set out on her 'Sour Tour' in April 2022, with shows coming to the UK in July. First heading to Glasgow on 2nd, she then went to Manchester on 3rd and Birmingham on 4th, before rounding up her tour with two shows at London's Eventim Apollo on 6th and 7th.

2023 - Comeback song 'Vampire'

Olivia Rodrigo announced her comeback song 'Vampire' would be released on 30th June. Teasing the date on her socials, with a countdown on her website, the song was a certified hit upon it's release. Peaking at Number 2 in the UK Singles Chart, the song was also certified Silver in August 2023.

2023 - Olivia Rodrigo releases a song from The Hunger Games soundtrack

Olivia Rodrigo has now released her song 'Can't Catch Me Now', which features on the soundtrack for the upcoming prequel of The Hunger Games titled: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.

2024 - Olivia Rodrigo receives two BRIT Award nominations

Olivia Rodrigo received two BRIT Award nominations when they were announced on Wednesday 24th January, she is up for International Artist of the Year, and International Song of The Year ('Vampire').

2024 - Olivia Rodrigo announced for American Express presents BST Hyde Park 2025

Olivia will be headlining American Express presents BST Hyde Park 2025 on 27th June with special guests The Last Dinner Party and girl in red. These gig will be Olivia's biggest UK gig to date!

Read more:

Olivia Rodrigo's incredible career so far

The most successful BRIT Award winners of all time

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