Olivia Rodrigo performing live on stage with surprise musical guests at Daisy Chain Fields festival
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Olivia Rodrigo Brings Out Stevie Nicks, Alanis Morissette, and Sarah McLachlan for Epic Festival Set

The pop superstar turned her Daisy Chain Fields headline set into an iconic women-in-rock celebration with surprise guest appearances.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

Olivia Rodrigo turned a Southern California park into an absolute shrine for female rock legends. Taking the main stage as the headliner for her self-curated Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine, the pop superstar gave fans a concert experience for the history books. She did not just play her usual stadium-filling anthem set. Instead, she brought out three distinct generations of iconic musicians to share the microphone in front of a cheering crowd at Great Park. The one-day event took place on August 29 and was personally spearheaded by the hitmaker as a celebration of women-led musical spaces. Rodrigo kicked off the guest appearances by welcoming Sarah McLachlan onto the Dandelion Stage. Before launching into song, the host showered McLachlan with praise, making a point to acknowledge her game-changing work in creating the groundbreaking 1990s touring event Lilith Fair. Rodrigo candidly told the crowd that her own brand-new festival could never have existed without McLachlan blazing the trail decades earlier. ## Who joined Olivia Rodrigo on stage at Daisy Chain Fields? The pair teamed up for intimate performances of McLachlan’s beloved tracks "Building A Mystery" and "Angel." During the emotional set, the two artists paused to dedicate their music to country music giant Dolly Parton following the icon's death at age 80 after fighting cancer. The emotional tribute resonated deeply across the festival grounds before the high-energy star power returned in full force. Next up, 1990s alt-rock superstar Alanis Morissette marched out onto the stage to join the pop singer. The pair belted out a fiery duet of Morissette's 1996 hit single "Ironic," driving the audience into an absolute frenzy. Rodrigo completed her dream line-up by bringing out Fleetwood Mac legend Stevie Nicks to close out the unforgettable showcase. Together, Nicks and Rodrigo delivered a breathtaking rendition of the 1975 classic ballad "Landslide." ## What new song did Olivia Rodrigo debut live in concert? Along with hosting rock royalty, Rodrigo treated her fanbase to a major musical milestone of her own. She performed her politically driven track "Serena Joy" live for the very first time. The hard-hitting song takes direct creative inspiration from the dystopian story *The Handmaid's Tale* and was recently made available on streaming platforms. By uniting music legends across multiple decades while making her own bold statements on stage, Rodrigo cemented her place as the champion for women in music. The massive event left attendees stunned and established Daisy Chain Fields as an immediate success.

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Who performed with Olivia Rodrigo at Daisy Chain Fields?
Stevie Nicks, Alanis Morissette, and Sarah McLachlan joined Olivia Rodrigo on stage for special guest duets during her festival headline set.
What new song did Olivia Rodrigo play live at Daisy Chain Fields?
Olivia Rodrigo gave the live debut performance of her political song 'Serena Joy,' which was inspired by The Handmaid's Tale.