‘Biggest dream come true’: Olivia Rodrigo wins best new artist at Grammys

Olivia Rodrigo was announced as the best new artist at the Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, confirming her second win of the evening. The 19-year-old pop singer was previously nominated in seven categories for this year’s Grammys and is expected to win big.

“This is my biggest dream come true,” she said while accepting her award on stage. 

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With the award, Rodrigo joins esteemed previous companies including Carly Simon, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Tom Jones, the Beatles and Billie Eilish.

Olivia Rodrigo bested nine more nominees in the category to come out on top. Other artists who were nominated in the ‘best new artist’ category were: Arooj Aftab, Jimmy Allen, Baby Keem, FINNEAS, Glass Animals, Japanese Breakfast, The Kid LAROI, Arlo Parks and Saweetie.

A veteran of the “High School Musical” series, Rodrigo became the breakout music star of 2021, leading with her massive viral hit “Drivers License” and following with the aching album “Sour” and the single “Good 4 U.”

So far Sunday, “Drivers License” has earned her the trophy for best pop solo performance, and it is up for record of the year, while “Sour” is up for album of the year. Rodrigo came into the night nominated for the night’s top four awards — best new artist, album, record and song of the year — but lost the best song trophy to Silk Sonic.

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Rodrigo did not just check all the boxes at the award ceremony but also the pre-show and the red carpet. The young star singer wore a black sheath gown from Vivienne Westwood with purple sparkle trim with rocker chokers as she smiled at waved for the cameras set up along the red carpet. 

Rodrigo’s outfit was paired with subtle but impactful accessories that gave an extra boost to her look. The 19-year-old singer also wore posh-looking opera gloves and a layered necklace.