Three-time Grammy winner Olivia Rodrigo came out with her second pop album, GUTS, on September 8, 2023. Five days later on the 13th, she announced her world tour for her new album. Her tour sold out within days of being released. Since then, Rodrigo has been to 12 cities, but started her tour in her home state of California.
Rodrigo had her opening night of her GUTS tour on February 23 in Palm Desert, CA at the Acrisure Arena. Freshman, Kaylee Dominguez, attended opening night along with almost 11,000 other fans. Rodrigo’s opening night setlist included songs from her new album, GUTS, as well as her debut album, SOUR. The list being:
- bad idea right?
- ballad of a homeschooled girl
- vampire
- traitor
- drivers license
- teenage dream
- pretty isn’t pretty
- love is embarrassing
- making the bed
- logical
- enough for you
- lacy
- jealousy, jealousy
- happier
- favorite crime
- deja vu
- the grudge
- brutal
- obsessed
- all-american b*tch
- good 4 u
- get him back
Photo courtesy of Saugus freshman, Kaylee Dominguez
Known for her indie pop hit, Red Wine Supernova, Chappell Roan opened for Rodrigo, her performance being an hour. She performed:
- Femininomenon
- Naked in Manhattan
- After Midnight
- Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl
- HOT TO GO!
- Casual
- Red Wine Supernova
- My Kink is Karma
- Pink Pony Club
Photo courtesy of Saugus freshman, Kaylee Dominguez
Rodrigo’s performance lasted an hour and 30 minutes. About her performing skills, Dominguez said, “They were so good. I cried… every other song ‘cause it was too good.” However, some controversy has come up due to Rodrigo’s behavior on stage; some fans say she acts too sexually. When asked if she cares about it or not, Dominguez said, “I do not care because she’s an adult and the people that are mad at her shouldn’t be because it’s not their decision.”
Another unique part of Rodrigo’s tour is the GUTS cookie that’s following her around the world through Crumbl Cookie stores. To describe the cookie, Dominguez says, “It had jam in the middle and it was the perfect amount of sweetness; it looks really sweet but it was perfect.”
Photo courtesy of Saugus freshman, Kaylee Dominguez
Ultimately, Rodrigo is still starting out in her career and though some people aren’t very fond of her tour, she still has millions of fans that support her in everything she does. From acting to music, Rodrigo’s talent and hard work will lead her to more Grammys and even more tours, and her fans will be with her every step of the way.
