Olivia Rodrigo praises Taylor Swift: “I’ve always looked up to Taylor”

nme.com:

Olivia Rodrigo has praised the influence that Taylor Swift has had on her music career to date, revealing that she has looked up to Swift “since I was literally five years old”.The 18-year-old California singer, who enjoyed major breakthrough success earlier this year with her hit single ‘Drivers License’, was speaking to NME for her first Big Read cover story ahead of the release next week (May 21) of her debut album ‘Sour’.Recalling how the likes of Cardi B and Niall Horan have already supported her career, Rodrigo then spoke about her songwriting idol Swift, who sent her a handwritten note of encouragement earlier this year.“I’ve always looked up to Taylor since I was literally five years old,” Rodrigo told NME. “Obviously I think she’s.