MTV VMAs 2021: Olivia Rodrigo bags Best New Artist in third award of the night

Olivia Rodrigo also won Song of The Year for 'Driver's License' and Push Performance of the Year
UPDATED SEP 13, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo stole the show at the MTV VMAs 2021 with three awards and a stellar performance (Twitter/MTV VMAs)
Olivia Rodrigo stole the show at the MTV VMAs 2021 with three awards and a stellar performance (Twitter/MTV VMAs)

MTV Video Music Awards 2021 is one of the biggest annual events all music lovers look forward to. From glitz and glamor reigning on the red carpet to the best new musical talents being awarded, there is no room for doubt that the VMAs will set the stage for the coming musical year. The Best New Artist has always been a category everyone eagerly looks forward to every year, as it has played a significant role for years in propelling a newcomer artist into prominence. 

With last year's winner Doja Cat hosting the award show this time, the tension was palpable between 2021 top contenders Olivia Rodrigo, Saweetie, The Kid LAROI, 24kGoldn, Giveon, and Polo G. Ultimately, the award was bagged by Olivia Rodrigo and fans could not be happier. After all, it was the third award of the night for the 'Good 4 u' hitmaker after Song of The Year for 'Driver's License' and Push Performance of the Year. 

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The 18-year-old 'High School Musical' star stole the show at the VMA awards and fans are already rooting for her to sweep the upcoming Grammy Awards as well. 

"Wonder what olivia rodrigo is going to wear to accept her grammys next year," a fan tweeted. Another celebrated her win, writing, "I hope you know how proud i am you were created, with the courage to unlearn all of their hatred. God, i hope that your happier today. cause i love you, and i hope that ur ok. YOUR 3 VMA AWARD WINNER, OLIVIA RODRIGO!!!!!"

A third fan said, "Do you pronounce olivia rodrigo or "3 time VMA winner" #VMAs."

"Can we already tweet remember when olivia rodrigo turned the #VMAS into her own concert or is it too soon," an Olivia Rodrigo fanpage tweeted.



 



 



 



 

The young singer, who debuted just eight months ago, looked stunning as well on the red carpet as she donned a raspberry red off-shoulder gown, followed by a custom-made dress by Marc Jacobs for her performance at the VMAs

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