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In the two years since her tear-jerking ballad “drivers license” came in like a wrecking ball, Olivia Rodrigo experienced a lot of life in a short period of time, resulting in “GUTS,” her sophomore album.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2023

It's full of surprises and empathy, with laugh-out-loud moments and tear-jerking revelations - a joy to read.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023

This year’s awards was marked by striking, tear-jerking tributes to artists past, present and deceased in its last ceremony at the venue under its Microsoft Theater name.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2023

The annual in memoriam segment is never short on tear-jerking moments, given the bonds that fans — and fellow musicians — have with their favorite artists.

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2023

The local newspapers got a hold of the tear-jerking story.

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