Upon its release in May 2021, SOUR broke Spotify's record for the biggest opening weekend for a female artist's album.

Despite being relatively unknown prior to its release, SOUR achieved unprecedented success for a debut album.

The album topped charts and became one of the best-selling of the year, earning Rodrigo seven Grammy nominations and three wins.

SOUR continues to be Spotify's most-streamed album by its least-streamed track, with even 'hope ur ok' amassing over 369 million streams.

With her follow-up single 'deja vu,' Rodrigo made history as the first artist to have their first two tracks debut in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.

The song 'All I Want' from High School Musical: The Musical: The Series also achieved significant success, including placement on the Billboard Hot 100.

Olivia Rodrigo's debut album, SOUR, released in 2021, remains one of the most impactful musical debuts four years later.

Her debut single 'driver's license,' released in January 2021, received critical acclaim shortly after its release, setting the stage for her album.

Rodrigo gained fame through her roles in Disney Channel's Bizaardvark and Disney+'s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, where she showcased her musical talent.

Rodrigo's success with SOUR is attributed to the album's quality and relatable themes, solidifying her as one of the most significant pop artists in recent years.