Olivia Rodrigo songwriting credits controversy

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1. 21 May 2021Background

   Olivia Rodrigo releases debut album Sour, crediting Taylor Swift on one track

   Olivia Rodrigo's debut album Sour came out on 21 May 2021, with Taylor Swift credited as a songwriter on '1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back'.

2. 1 Sept 2021Background

   Hayley Williams and Josh Farro credited as writers on Olivia Rodrigo's 'Good 4 U'

   Paramore's Hayley Williams and Josh Farro were added as songwriters on Olivia Rodrigo's 'Good 4 U' after comparisons with 'Misery Business'.

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   9 Nov

   Robbie Williams defends Olivia Rodrigo over new Christmas song copying claims

   Online accusations say Olivia Rodrigo's new holiday song "Take Me Home (4 Christmas)" borrows from other artists. Robbie Williams has now stepped in to defend her.