Olivia Rodrigo is gearing up for a big summer. The singer behind ‘Driver’s License’ has confirmed she’s coming back with her third studio album, ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’, dropping later this year. After the back-to-back success of ‘Sour’ and ‘Guts’, Rodrigo has finally pulled back the curtain on what’s next. The record is set to land on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Olivia Rodrigo drops new album title and release date
Taking to Instagram, the 23-year-old kept her announcement refreshingly simple, just the album title, ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’, and the June 12 release date. She did add one personal note: “I am so proud of this record, and I can’t wait for you to hear it.” In classic Rodrigo fashion, she scrubbed all her previous Instagram posts before breaking the news and swapped her profile photo to align with the new album’s aesthetic. She also shared the album cover on Instagram, and it’s quite the image: Rodrigo hanging upside down on a swing, laughing, dressed head-to-toe in pink. A world tour is also expected to be announced later this year, giving fans even more to look forward to.The excitement wasn’t limited to fans, either. Fellow artists Addison Rae, Suki Waterhouse, and Gracie Abrams all jumped into the comments to show love for the ‘Good 4 U’ singer. Fans are already speculating on what the new album will sound like, with many expecting it to touch on her personal life, given everything that has happened over the past year.
Olivia Rodrigo’s journey from actress to Grammy winner
For those who need a refresher, Rodrigo first broke through as one of the standout stars of ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ back in 2019, alongside Joshua Bassett. It did not take long for her to make a mark beyond acting. She pivoted to music full-time after ‘Driver’s License’ took over the world in 2021, becoming one of the most talked-about debuts in recent pop history. Her first album, ‘Sour,’ earned her two Grammys in 2022, Best Pop Vocal Album and Best New Artist, cementing her place in the industry. She followed that up with ‘Guts’ in 2023, proving she was no one-hit wonder, and now with her third album on the way, it is clear Rodrigo is only just getting started.
