From Disney Channel to Chart-Topping Hits, Olivia Rodrigo's Meteoric Rise to Fame. Olivia Rodrigo may have started her career on the Disney Channel, but she's quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. At just 18 years old, Rodrigo has already achieved an incredible amount of success with her debut album, "Sour," which has been praised for its raw emotion and genre-defying sound. In this article, we'll take a closer look at Rodrigo's life and achievements, and how she's become one of the most exciting new artists in pop music.