Olivia Rodrigo is spoiling fans by releasing a Christmas song she wrote as a KIND… after the singer promised new music in 2023
Olivia Rodrigo shared a Christmas carol she wrote as a child with fans via her newsletter on Friday.
The 19-year-old singer-songwriter released the jingle, titled The Bels, though fans can’t listen to it on Spotify, Apple Music or other streaming services.
She shared the song in the newsletter along with a short Christmas message for her devout fan base.
Holiday jingle: Olivia Rodrigo shared a holiday song she wrote as a child with fans via her newsletter on Friday (pictured November 2022)
She wrote: “Hi guys!!! Hope everyone is fine! I miss you, guys! It’s getting cold in LA [and] Things are slowing down for the holidays. I put my little silver Christmas tree up in my living room [and] it makes me super happy.
“I am so looking forward to the new year [and] everything in stock! I hope you have a loving Christmas season [and] Relaxation. I always think of you! Love, Liv.”
Fans have been expecting new music from the telltale singer ever since she teased that she was releasing new music in her Spotify Wrapped message to fans.
“I just wanted to say thank you so much for listening to my music this year,” gushed the star, who has over 35 million monthly listeners on the music streaming platform.
Not streamed yet: The 19-year-old singer-songwriter released the jingle titled The Bels, although it’s not available for fans to listen to on Spotify, Apple Music or other streaming services (pictured November 2022)
Sweet message: She wrote: “Hi guys!!! Hope everyone is fine! I miss you, guys! It’s getting cold in LA [and] Things are slowing down for the holidays. I put my little silver Christmas tree up in my living room [and] it makes me super happy’ (pictured August 2022)
Coming up: Olivia Rodrigo will be releasing new music in 2023 following the success of her debut album Sour, which garnered her three Grammy Awards
“I really couldn’t be more grateful and I’m so excited for next year and all the new things and new music that 2023 will bring,” she teased.
Although Sour was released in 2021, it was the third most streamed album worldwide, according to Variety.
She was beaten by Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti and Harry Styles’ Harry’s House. Sour was also the fifth most streamed album in the United States.
Grateful: The 19-year-old singer confirmed the exciting news in a thank you video to fans following the release of Spotify Wrapped
“I just wanted to say thank you so much for listening to my music this year,” gushed the star, who has over 35 million monthly listeners on the music streaming platform
The High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star received numerous accolades for the album last year, including three Grammy wins from a total of seven nominations.
Olivia spoke about the new album in an interview with Billboard that came out in February.
“I have a title for my next album and a couple of songs,” she said at the time. “It’s really exciting to think about the next world that’s coming my way. I just love writing songs. I try not to put too much pressure on myself. [I want to] Just explore and have fun now.
Sour: Although Sour was released in 2021, it was the third most streamed album worldwide according to Variety
Although she didn’t release any new music, fans did get fresh content from the California native.
She released a documentary in March called Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 u, in which she drove from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles and talked about the making of Sour.
The driver’s license singer toured from April to July this year, beginning in Portland, Oregon and ending in London, England.
It hit 10 countries in total, including – but not limited to – Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.