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Olivia Rodrigo releases her first-ever Christmas single

Olivia Rodrigo's first Christmas single, "take me home (4 christmas)," comes out Thursday, November 5, at 5 p.m. Pacific via Interscope. She co-wrote it with longtime collaborators Dan Nigro and Amy Allen, and Nigro produced it. The music video features Cynthia Nixon and Saturday Night Live's Ben Marshall. A 7-inch vinyl and cassette are available to pre-order. Official Charts asks whether it could become her first U.K. Christmas Number 1.

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Why it matters

Fans get a new original holiday song from Olivia Rodrigo on streaming services, plus limited 7-inch vinyl and cassette editions sold through her official store. It is her first Christmas single.

What to watch

The U.K. Christmas Number 1 chart race begins Friday, December 18, and the winner is revealed on Christmas Day, December 25, according to Official Charts.

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