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Olivia Rodrigo headlined her all-women Daisy Chain festival in Irvine, California, featuring surprise performances from musical icons.

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Olivia Rodrigo Hosts Daisy Chain Festival Featuring Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette

Key facts

  • The Daisy Chain festival donated $10 million to nonprofits benefitting women and girls.
  • Sarah McLachlan and Olivia Rodrigo dedicated their performance of "Angel" to the late Dolly Parton.
  • Alanis Morissette performed "Ironic" with Rodrigo after Karen O was unable to attend.
  • Stevie Nicks and Rodrigo performed "Landslide" together during the headlining set.
  • Rodrigo debuted her recent single "Serena Joy" during the performance.

Olivia Rodrigo headlined her all-women festival, Daisy Chain, at Great Park in Irvine, California, on Saturday night. The event, which donated $10 million to nonprofits supporting women and girls, featured guest appearances from Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette, and Stevie Nicks. The festival was inspired by the Nineties-era Lilith Fair.

Performances with Musical Heroes

Rodrigo performed with Sarah McLachlan, beginning with a duet of "Building a Mystery" followed by "Angel," which the pair dedicated to the late Dolly Parton. Alanis Morissette also joined Rodrigo on stage to perform "Ironic," filling in for Karen O, who withdrew from the festival. The two previously performed together in May 2022 during Rodrigo’s Sour tour. Stevie Nicks joined the set to perform "Landslide" alongside Rodrigo. Nicks praised Rodrigo’s ability to organize the festival, noting that she was "awestruck" by the grace with which Rodrigo managed the event.

Festival Context and Setlist

The Daisy Chain festival was inspired by Lilith Fair, the traveling festival founded by Sarah McLachlan. In addition to her collaborations, Rodrigo performed songs from her new album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, and debuted her single "Serena Joy." Her set also included tracks from her previous albums Sour and Guts, such as "Bad Idea Right?," "Good 4 U," and "Drivers License."

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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Rolling Stone.

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