Olivia Rodrigo Pays Tribute to Sheryl Crow at BMI Troubadour Ceremony: ‘What Inspires Me Most About Her Is Her Heart, Her Kindness’
Rodrigo also played a cover of Crow's "Strong Enough" on a night that also featured performances from Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Jason Isbell and others.
Olivia Rodrigo paid tribute to Sheryl Crow at the BMI Troubadour Award ceremony in Nashville on Monday, September 14. The event featured performances of Crow's biggest hits by other artists, including Jason Isbell, Melissa Etheridge, Eric Church, Chris Stapleton, and Lauren Daigle, who all honored Crow's music by singing her songs.
However, it was Rodrigo's performance that drew the most attention. The 23-year-old singer, accompanied by the house band, gave a moving rendition of Crow's 1993 hit "Strong Enough." During her performance, Rodrigo shared her admiration for Crow, stating, "What inspires me the most about her is her heart, her kindness, and her generosity."
She also revealed that "Strong Enough" was her favorite song by Crow. The night's other highlights included Isbell performing "Run, Baby, Run," Etheridge covering "If It Makes You Happy," and Church singing an acoustic version of "Leaving Las Vegas." Crow is set to release her thirteenth studio album, Pick You Up, on October 9 through her own label, Big Green Barn Productions.
The album includes the politically charged track "Freedom Bus," featuring fellow nominee Jesse Welles.
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