Olivia Rodrigo’s new tune “Drivers License” formally has the approval of Taylor Swift. After releasing “Drivers License” on Jan. 8, the tune jumped to No. 3 on the iTunes Prime Songs chart.
The 2 songs forward of “Drivers License” on the iTunes chart have been Swift’s “It’s Time to Go” and “Proper The place You Left Me.” On Instagram, Rodrigo shared her pleasure for “Drivers License” touchdown close to Swift’s songs, and Swift shared her assist for Rodrigo.
‘Drivers License’ is Olivia Rodrigo’s debut single
Rodrigo stars on the Disney+ mockumentary Excessive Faculty Musical: The Musical: The Sequence. The present was thought of a hit and was renewed for a second season whereas Rodrigo signed with Geffen Data to launch a solo profession.
“Drivers License” is each Rodrigo’s debut single and the lead single from her upcoming debut EP. Earlier than releasing the tune, Rodrigo teased “Drivers License” for months on social media, making it a highly-anticipated single.
In “Drivers License,” Rodrigo sings a few heartbreak she skilled as she drives round after getting her drivers license. Whereas she used to dream of having the ability to drive to her ex’s home on her personal, she as a substitute finds herself aimlessly driving round as she remembers her ex.
“Once I got here up with ‘Drivers License,’ I used to be going by a heartbreak that was so complicated to me, so multifaceted,” Rodrigo informed Uproxx. “Placing all these emotions right into a tune made every part appear a lot less complicated and clearer—and on the finish of the day, I believe that’s actually the entire goal of songwriting. There’s nothing like sitting on the piano in my bed room and writing a very unhappy tune. It’s actually my favourite factor on the earth.”
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Taylor Swift praised Olivia Rodrigo
“Drivers License” acquired important acclaim upon its launch, and it rapidly entered the Prime Songs chart on iTunes. When the tune reached No. 3 on the chart slightly below Swift’s songs, Rodrigo shared a screenshot of the iTunes chart on Instagram.
“subsequent to taylor on the us i tunes chart i’m in a puddle of tears,” Rodrigo captioned the post.
Swift commented on the photograph, “I say that’s my child and I’m actually proud.”
Rodrigo replied to Swift, “crying like a child! thanks for every part u do!!!!!”
The Disney+ star then proceeded to make a TikTok that includes Swift’s speech from the 2007 Nation Music Affiliation Awards when she acquired the Horizon Award. Within the video, Rodrigo stood in entrance of Swift’s Instagram remark and lip-synced to Swift saying “I can’t even imagine this and that is undoubtedly the spotlight of my senior yr.”
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Taylor Swift lately launched ‘evermore’
Swift launched her shock album evermore on Dec. 11, 2020. “It’s Time to Go” and “Proper The place You Left Me” are bonus tracks on the album, and the 2 songs have been launched on Jan. 7.
Whereas Rodrigo’s tune “Drivers License” was initially behind Swift’s new releases on iTunes, the tune has since reached No. 1 on the iTunes Prime Songs chart.
