Connor Storrie Introduces Olivia Rodrigo as She Debuts New Song ‘Begged’ From Upcoming Album on ‘SNL’
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- Olivia Rodrigo debuted the unreleased track “Begged” on SNL, performing while seated on a swing that echoes her album cover art.
- Connor Storrie introduced Rodrigo as host, marking her second SNL appearance and the debut of the new song.
- Debbie Harry introduced the high‑energy performance of “Drop Dead” later in the episode.
- Dan Nigro co‑produced the upcoming album, continuing his collaboration from “Sour” and “Guts”.
- Begged is a subdued, melancholic ballad about longing and uncertainty, described by Variety as intimate.
- You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love is slated for release on June 12, featuring swing‑themed cover art.
- Coachella saw Rodrigo join Addison Rae onstage recently, adding momentum to her promotional push.
Why it matters: Olivia Rodrigo gains a surge in pre‑order sales, with her June 12 album launch translating her three Grammy wins into higher chart rankings, boosting NBC’s ad revenue.
