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Olivia Rodrigo discusses songwriting and philanthropy at Grammy Museum event
The singer-songwriter participated in a conversation with filmmaker Cameron Crowe and performed an acoustic set ahead of a new museum exhibit.
The short version
- Olivia Rodrigo took part in a 33-minute Q&A with director Cameron Crowe and performed an acoustic set at the Grammy Museum.
- The event previewed an exhibit showcasing handmade sets and props from her music video for 'The Cure.'
- Rodrigo discussed her songwriting approach, her latest album, and her newly launched Daisy Chain Fields music festival, which raised $20 million for charity.
Key facts
- Olivia Rodrigo performed an acoustic five-song set with accompaniment from members of her band at the Grammy Museum rooftop.[Variety]
- The event previewed an exhibit dedicated to handmade sets and props from Rodrigo's 'The Cure' music video, with plans for a broader career exhibit later in the fall.[Variety]
- Rodrigo's newly organized Daisy Chain Fields festival raised $20 million across 10 organizations supporting women and girls, including the National Domestic Workers Alliance.[Variety]
- Filmmaker Cameron Crowe conducted a 33-minute Q&A with Rodrigo discussing her third album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' and her creative process.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- The specific launch date and final scope for the expanded Grammy Museum exhibit planned for later in the fall have not been finalized.[Variety]