Olivia Rodrigo's 'SOUR' becomes most streamed album by a female artist on Spotify, surpassing Taylor Swift
Olivia Rodrigo's debut album Sour has officially broken Spotify records, surpassing 15 billion streams and becoming the most-streamed album by a female artist. She achieved this feat without deluxe editions, remixes or collaborations and with only 11 tracks.
The news, confirmed on June 11, 2025, marks a significant achievement in pop music history, surpassing previous streaming milestones held by Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa.
Since its release in 2021, Sour has consistently dominated the charts, with tracks like 'drivers license' and 'good 4 u' each surpassing two billion streams.
Rodrigo's emotionally raw lyrics and relatable storytelling have resonated deeply with listeners, earning her over 45 million monthly Spotify listeners.
At the 64th Grammy Awards in 2022, Sour also earned Rodrigo her first ever trophies for Best Pop Solo Performance, and Best Pop Vocal Album along with the Best New Artist award.
Sour remains a benchmark in the streaming era, solidifying Olivia Rodrigo's place in the music industry. With her continued success, she is reshaping the landscape of modern pop music.
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Olivia Rodrigo's debut album Sour has officially broken Spotify records, surpassing 15 billion streams and becoming the most-streamed album by a female artist. She achieved this feat without deluxe editions, remixes or collaborations and with only 11 tracks. The news, confirmed on June 11, 2025, marks a significant achievement in pop music history, surpassing previous streaming milestones held by Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa. Since its release in 2021, Sour has consistently dominated the charts, with tracks like 'drivers license' and 'good 4 u' each surpassing two billion streams. Rodrigo's emotionally raw lyrics and relatable storytelling have resonated deeply with listeners, earning her over 45 million monthly Spotify listeners. At the 64th Grammy Awards in 2022, Sour also earned Rodrigo her first ever trophies for Best Pop Solo Performance, and Best Pop Vocal Album along with the Best New Artist award. Sour remains a benchmark in the streaming era, solidifying Olivia Rodrigo's place in the music industry. With her continued success, she is reshaping the landscape of modern pop music.
