Proceeds from Olivia Rodrigo's Nashville stop to support abortion access. What to know ahead of Bridgestone Arena show
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Olivia Rodrigo is headed to Nashville on her "Guts World Tour," hitting the stage at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, March 9. Rodrigo's tour will include a charitable component, supporting nonprofits that bolster reproductive rights and abortion access.
In an announcement video, Rodrigo said, “I’m so excited, tonight is the very first show of the ‘Guts World Tour’ and before I pop on stage, I wanted to come on here and talk about something that I’m really excited about, which is the Fund 4 Good, which is an initiative that I'm launching as part of the ‘Guts World Tour.’”
“Thank you so much for supporting this cause that I care so deeply about,” she said in the video.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Olivia Rodrigo's stop in Nashville this weekend, from its non-profit component to the show's opening act.
What is Olivia Rodrigo's Fund 4 Good?
The Fund 4 Good is a "global initiative committed to building an equitable and just future for women and girls through direct support of community based non-profits that champion girls’ education, support reproductive rights and prevent gender-based violence," its website says.
A portion of the ticket sale proceeds from the '"Guts World Tour" will go to the Fund 4 Good.
What non-profit will benefit from Rodrigo's Nashville stop?
For the North American portion of the world tour, Rodrigo will be partnering with local chapters of the National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF).
The Abortion Funds' overarching goal is to ensure abortion access for all. The NNAF is a network of 100 abortion funds, which are grassroots organizations that coordinate around racial, economic and reproductive justice.
The NNAF will also have tables at the North American stops on the 'Guts World Tour' that concert-goers can stop by for more information.
Has Rodrigo always supported reproductive rights?
Rodrigo has been outspoken in her support of abortion rights since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022. "I'm devastated and terrified that so many women and so many girls are going too die because of this," Rodrigo said after the Supreme Court decision.
At the end of June in Glastonbury, Rodrigo hit the stage with singer-songwriter Lily Allen. The two sang Allen's song "F*** You," and dedicated the tune to the Supreme Court in the midst of their decision.
"I wanted to dedicate this next song to the five members of the Supreme Court who have showed us that at the end of the day, they truly don’t give a s*** about freedom,” she said.
Rodrigo continued, “This song goes out to the justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh. We hate you." Onstage, Lily Allen gave them the middle finger.
What else should I know about the 'Guts World Tour'?
The tour is Rodrigo's first headline arena tour, stopping for 77 shows in cities across North America, Europe and Latin America with support from The Breeders, Chappell Roan, PinkPantheress and Remi Wolf.
The "Guts World Tour" follows the release of pop star Rodrigo's September 2023 album "GUTS," which features 12 tracks of angsty, alternative spunky pop tunes.
Who is opening for Olivia Rodrigo in Nashville?
On March 9, the Nashville show's opener will be dark pop singer Chappell Roan, best known for tracks "Pink Pony Club" and "Red Wine Supernova."
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Where can I get tickets for Olivia Rodrigo's Nashville show?
The show is technically sold out but fans might be able to find tickets on resale sites. Fans can learn more at oliviarodrigo.com.
For more information about Rodrigo's Nashville show on March 9 at 7:30 p.m., head to bridgestonearena.com.
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