Loving Olivia Rodrigo’s stage presence at MSG! + the red dress with black knee high boots are cute!

Olivia Rodrigo performs Good 4 U Live

Olivia Rodrigo brought her signature teen angst to the iHeartRadio Z100 Jingle Ball presented by Capital One, delivering a memorable performance to close out the night.

Dressed in a stylish red leather mini-dress adorned with sparkling embellishments on the chest and paired with black knee-high boots, Rodrigo kicked off her lively set with "all-american b----," infusing the stage with drama as she energetically sang about embracing her age and exhibiting corresponding behavior, including a raw moment where she transitioned from screaming to delicate vocals in "pretty when I cry." She then transitioned to "get him back!" where she lyrically plotted various forms of revenge against an ex.

Rodrigo then shifted gears to perform "deja vu," a track from her debut album SOUR, sharing with the Madison Square Garden audience that the song drew inspiration from New York's iconic artist Billy Joel. The song delves into the experience of seeing an ex-partner replicate past behaviors with a new lover.

Continuing to captivate the crowd, Rodrigo performed "vampire," the lead single from her sophomore album GUTS. Contrary to the chaotic visuals of the song's music video and her VMAs performance, this rendition highlighted her vocal prowess and stage presence, earning cheers and screams from the audience.

Transitioning to a more intimate moment, Rodrigo sat at the piano to perform "driver's license," a song that holds personal significance as it reflects on the pain of a breakup while reminiscing about shared plans with her former partner.

She then introduced "can't catch me now," a track featured in the new Hunger Games movie, expressing her excitement for contributing to a series she's long admired. The song's emotional depth and defiance resonated with the audience, culminating in Rodrigo's passionate declaration of "you can't catch me now."

Wrapping up her set with two angsty tracks from SOUR, Rodrigo first rocked the stage with "brutal," embodying the teenage experience in lyrics like "If someone tells me one more time, 'enjoy your youth,' I'm gonna cry." She concluded the night with "good 4 u," dripping with sarcasm as she wished her ex well while hinting at her own journey towards personal greatness.

Reflecting on her creative process for GUTS, Rodrigo shared insights into the album's creation, highlighting the valuable lessons learned and the growth it brought to her craft. The singer-songwriter expressed gratitude for the album's success, which has garnered her six nominations for the upcoming Grammy Awards, including prestigious categories like Song of the Year and Record of the Year for "Vampire."

Fans who missed the live experience can catch an exclusive television broadcast of the event on ABC on Thursday, December 21st at 8pm ET/PT, with the special also available on demand and on Hulu the following day.

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