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Olivia Rodrigo is headlining 18 music festivals this year, showcasing a rock-driven show that's breaking records. This surge in female headliners, including Gracie Abrams and Charli XCX, marks a shift in the music festival landscape. Rodrigo's powerful performances, influenced by 90s female rock icons, are creating a new stadium-rock paradigm. This change follows a period where female artists faced significant challenges in the rock music scene.

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