Olivia Rodrigo Makes Historic No. 1 Debut on U.K. Chart With “drivers license”
"It means the absolute world to me…" @olivia_rodrigo reacts to her debut single Drivers License landing at Number 1 on the Official UK Singles Chart 🏆 pic.twitter.com/JuwR3OiGzd
— Official Charts (@officialcharts) January 15, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo’s “drivers license” debuted at No. 1 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart on Friday (January 15th) with 95,000 chart sales, including 10.9 million streams across the week.
Celebrating the news, Olivia told OfficialCharts: “I want to say thank you guys so much it means the absolute world to me that you guys are listening to and loving Drivers License. Sending you all the love in the world.”
Rodrigo is ready to debut at no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 sometime this weekend or on Monday when that chart is officially published.
The viral hit song shows no signs of slowing down and looks to be 2021’s first big hit.
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"This is really mind blowing! I can't believe it!" 🤯
Here's the moment @Scott_Mills told @Olivia_Rodrigo her debut single was the Official UK Number 1 🏆 pic.twitter.com/JyMAKiUV94
— BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) January 15, 2021
She’s paid homage to Mariah AND Britney? A stanning today! pic.twitter.com/lUSQyYoOQU
— Carlo De Santis (@CandidlyCarlo) January 14, 2021
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