Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo is celebrating a major milestone as her breakout album SOUR turns five this year, marking the occasion with a special musical tribute.
Exciting Musical Project
Taking to Instagram, Olivia announced an upcoming series of reimagined SOUR covers by some of her favorite artists. The project kicks off with an unexpected and powerful reworking of “Drivers License” by legendary musician David Byrne.
She shared on Instagram: “SOUR is turning 5 years old this year! and to celebrate, i’m so excited to announce an upcoming series of reimagined SOUR covers from some of my favorite artists ever. we’re starting off insanely strong with an incredible reworking of ‘drivers license’ from one of my all-time heroes, David Byrne.”
Heartfelt Appreciation for David Byrne
Olivia described David as nothing short of a legend, expressing her emotions: “I actually cried when I heard his version of this song. You can stream it now or pre-order a 7 inch vinyl with his cover and our version of ‘Burning Down The House’ from gov ball. I’m stoked!! Go give it a listen.”
Celebrating Five Years of “Drivers License”
In another heartfelt post, the singer commemorated five years of “Drivers License,” sharing throwback pictures from when the song was first released. She captioned: “Happy 5 years of drivers license!!! looking back at these pics I feel like I look like a baby but it also feels like just yesterday lol.”
Reflecting on the song’s impact, Olivia added, “This song has totally changed my life in ways I still can’t totally wrap my head around. I’m forever grateful for this magical chapter.”
A Promise to Fans
Signing off on an emotional note, she assured fans that the song will always remain close to her heart: “I can’t wait to scream red lights stop signs with u guys at every concert I play for the rest of my life! happy birthday DL.”