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Rodrigo's Surprise CMAT Cover Stuns BBC Radio 1
2 Jun
Summary
- Olivia Rodrigo delivered a surprise cover of CMAT's 'When a Good Man Cries' on BBC Radio 1.
- CMAT expressed delight and surprise, humorously stating Rodrigo sang it better.
- The cover comes amid CMAT's public response to body-shaming comments.
Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo recently graced the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge with a captivating cover of CMAT's song "When a Good Man Cries." The performance, delivered on June 2, also included Rodrigo's new single "The Cure." CMAT, whose real name is Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, reacted to the cover on Instagram, playfully admitting Rodrigo's rendition surpassed her own.
Fans lauded the unexpected collaboration, with online discussions highlighting the "random and wonderful" nature of the cover and its potential to introduce CMAT's music to a larger audience. "When a Good Man Cries" is featured on CMAT's acclaimed album "Euro-Country," which garnered a Mercury Prize nomination and an Ivor Novello award.
This musical moment arrives as CMAT recently spoke out against body-shaming comments received after her performance at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend on May 23. Rodrigo, who has also faced scrutiny regarding her fashion choices, has been vocal about online commentary. Rodrigo's previous Live Lounge appearance in 2023 featured a widely viewed cover of Noah Kahan's "Stick Season."
