Temecula’s Olivia Rodrigo drops the release date of her sophomore album ‘Guts’

Singer-songwriter and actress Olivia Rodrigo is giving her diehard fans something to sing about as she reveals the date for the highly-anticipated follow up to her 2021 breakout album, “Sour.”

Rodrigo’s sophomore record, “Guts,” will officially drop on Friday, Sept. 8 via Geffen Records.

The three-time Grammy-winning Temecula resident also shared that the first single from the album, “Vampire,” which was helmed by “Sour” producer Daniel Nigro, will be out on Friday, June 30.

“For me, this album is about growing pains and trying to figure out who I am at this point in my life,” says Rodrigo in a press release for the new record. “I feel like I grew 10 years between the ages of 18 and 20 — it was such an intense period of awkwardness and change. I think that’s all just a natural part of growth, and hopefully the album reflects that.”

Fans can now preorder “Guts” on CD, cassette, vinyl and a limited-edition box set at oliviarodrigo.com. The vinyl will be offered in exclusive colors such as red, white, blue and, of course, Rodrigo’s signature purple color.

Rodrigo’s music blew up on social media during the pandemic and once restrictions lifted and touring resumed, her Sour Tour was a hot-selling ticket. Having never headlined a tour before, she was selling out mid-sized venues throughout the country including back-to-back evenings at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, where she delivered a powerhouse set and celebrated the one-year anniversary of “Sour.” She even brought out one of her idols, Alanis Morissette, and the pair belted out Morissette’s 1995 hit “You Oughta Know.”

Rodrigo has already won several awards, including three Grammys in 2022 for best new artist, best pop vocal album for “Sour” and best pop solo performance for “Drivers License.” “Sour” also entered the Billboard charts at No. 1 and went on to become one of the longest-running debut albums in the Top 10 in 21st century.

With the news of a new album dropping later this year, a tour announcement is sure to follow.