Always Olivia, starring Annie Aiello, is the premier national Olivia Newton-John tribute, three-time-nominated for “Tribute Artist of the Year” by the Josie Music Awards (2023, 2024, and 2025), the largest independent artist award show in the world. Annie has personally performed with Jim Brickman (who wrote and toured with the actual Olivia Newton-John) and Amy Sky (Olivia’s own bandmate and songwriter), is supported by Olivia’s friends and family, and has raised over $23,000 for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre.
Olivia Newton-John is one of the most beloved entertainers in modern history. A four-time Grammy winner with more than 100 million records sold worldwide, five #1 hits, and over fifteen top-10 singles, Olivia’s catalog crosses country, soft rock, pop, and adult contemporary, with the Grease soundtrack alone selling over 38 million copies and continuing to introduce new generations to her music through theatrical revivals, sing-along screenings, and streaming. From the Grease classics “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “You’re the One That I Want,” and “Summer Nights” through her solo career anthems “Physical,” “Magic,” “Xanadu,” “If You Love Me Let Me Know,” “Let Me Be There,” and dozens of other staples, the catalog connects with virtually every demographic that responds to female-led 70s/80s pop and adult contemporary, from longtime Olivia fans through younger audiences who came to her through the Grease franchise and steady soft-rock radio rotation.
Always Olivia goes beyond a standard tribute approach in three meaningful ways. First, the awards and industry recognition: Annie Aiello has been three-time-nominated for “Tribute Artist of the Year” by the Josie Music Awards (2023, 2024, and 2025), the largest independent artist award show in the world (broadcast from the Grand Ole Opry). Few tribute artists in any genre have that level of sustained industry-award recognition. Annie is also an alumna of “The Voice” (Round 2 contender) and has recorded with 80s pop icon Richard Marx. Second, the direct connections to Olivia’s actual creative circle: Annie has performed live alongside two-time Grammy nominee Jim Brickman, who personally wrote and toured with the real Olivia Newton-John, and has collaborated with Amy Sky, Olivia’s own bandmate and songwriter. Always Olivia is supported by Olivia’s friends and family, an endorsement few tribute acts in any genre can claim. Third, the band: Annie is backed by a 5-piece band of top Chicago musicians and an Emmy Award-winning sound engineer, with combined credits including Oprah Winfrey, American Idol, Jersey Boys, Frankie Avalon, The Smothers Brothers, The Drifters, Mannheim Steamroller, The Lyric Opera, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra, the Grant Park Symphony, and Grammy winner Bernard Purdie.
The timing matters as well. Olivia Newton-John passed away on August 8, 2022, after a long and very public battle with breast cancer. The original Olivia is gone, and a credentialed tribute like Always Olivia, especially one with personal connections to Olivia’s songwriter and bandmate, the support of Olivia’s friends and family, and a documented $23,000-plus raised for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre, is now genuinely one of the only ways for fans to experience this catalog performed live by an artist with that direct connection. For event organizers, that means less guesswork: this is a vetted, family-friendly, multi-generational headliner with verified Ruth Eckerd Hall and Belfry Music Theatre PAC credentials, full multimedia production, and the kind of heartfelt celebration of an icon that audiences and Olivia’s own circle have publicly recognized.
Always Olivia is more than a tribute concert. It is a full multimedia production that takes audiences on a heartfelt journey through five decades of Olivia’s career, with the following signature elements:
Always Olivia is a proven fit for:
Always Olivia performs Olivia Newton-John’s greatest hits across five decades, from the Grease classics through her solo-career anthems and adult-contemporary ballads.
Always Olivia, fronted by celebrated singer and actress Annie Aiello, is the premier national Olivia Newton-John tribute show. From the tender age of seven, Annie fell in love with the voice and spirit of Olivia Newton-John. That passion led her to create Always Olivia, a heartfelt national touring production honoring the legacy of Olivia’s unparalleled music and inspirational life. Annie’s vocal resemblance to Olivia is so astonishing that audiences regularly remark, when they close their eyes, they hear Olivia herself.
The industry recognition is unusually deep. Annie has been three-time-nominated for “Tribute Artist of the Year” by the Josie Music Awards (2023, 2024, and 2025), the largest independent artist award show in the world (broadcast from the Grand Ole Opry). Annie’s broader career highlights include being a “Round 2” contender on The Voice, recording with 80s pop icon Richard Marx, performing live alongside two-time Grammy nominee Jim Brickman (who wrote and toured with the actual Olivia Newton-John), and collaborating with Amy Sky, Olivia’s very own bandmate and songwriter. Always Olivia is supported by Olivia’s friends and family, an endorsement extending the heartfelt mission of the show beyond performance.
Annie is backed by a remarkable 5-piece team of top Chicago musicians and an Emmy Award-winning sound engineer. The collective resume is extraordinary: credits include Oprah Winfrey, American Idol, Jersey Boys, Frankie Avalon, The Smothers Brothers, The Drifters, Mannheim Steamroller, The Lyric Opera, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra, the Grant Park Symphony, and Grammy-winning drummer Bernard Purdie. The show spans five decades of Olivia Newton-John’s unforgettable hits, blending stunning musical renditions, historical storytelling, era-specific costumes, humor, audience participation, and captivating video elements. Always Olivia is more than a tribute band; it is a loving mission. The act has raised over $23,000 for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre, furthering Olivia’s vision of a world without cancer. Documented venue credits include Ruth Eckerd Hall (Clearwater FL), The Belfry Music Theatre (Lake Geneva WI), and major performing arts centers nationwide.
Olivia Newton-John tributes with three Josie Music Award nominations, personal connections to Olivia’s actual songwriter and bandmate, and the public support of Olivia’s friends and family are essentially unheard of. Always Olivia is the premier option in the category. TSE Entertainment can also recommend other Olivia Newton-John or 1970s/80s adult-contemporary tribute options nationwide for buyers exploring alternatives.
That means you are not locked into a single option. We help match the right act to your event based on practical factors that actually affect success:
We have booked Olivia Newton-John and 1970s/80s adult-contemporary tribute acts nationwide, and every option we recommend is vetted and event-proven. If Always Olivia is not the perfect fit, we will quickly suggest comparable options that are.
Pricing depends on the event date, location, routing, travel, production requirements (band size, multimedia, costume changes, sound and lighting), and the overall scope of the engagement. The fastest way to get a real number is to request availability with your event details.
Popular dates can tighten up quickly, especially for peak performing arts center seasons, charity gala season (particularly breast cancer awareness month in October), summer concert series, Valentine’s Day programming, and high-demand corporate dates, so early inquiries usually create better artist and budget options.
Yes. The act is regularly booked for corporate events, charity galas, private parties, theaters, casinos, performing arts centers, wedding receptions, anniversaries, and other special events, depending on the event setup and production needs. The full multimedia production with costume changes and video vignettes scales appropriately for major corporate galas and PAC programming.
Three things set Always Olivia apart. First, Annie Aiello is three-time-nominated for “Tribute Artist of the Year” by the Josie Music Awards (2023, 2024, and 2025), the largest independent artist award show in the world. Second, Annie has direct connections to Olivia’s own creative circle: she has performed live with two-time Grammy nominee Jim Brickman (who personally wrote and toured with the actual Olivia Newton-John) and has collaborated with Amy Sky, Olivia’s own bandmate and songwriter. Always Olivia is supported by Olivia’s friends and family, an endorsement few tribute acts in any genre can claim. Third, the production is a true multimedia experience with five era-specific costume changes spanning Olivia’s five decades, historic video vignettes, humor, audience participation, and a 5-piece band of top Chicago musicians with credits ranging from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to Mannheim Steamroller, Frankie Avalon, and Grammy winner Bernard Purdie.
Olivia Newton-John passed away on August 8, 2022, after a long and very public battle with breast cancer. The original Olivia is gone, and a credentialed tribute like Always Olivia, especially one with personal connections to Olivia’s songwriter and bandmate and the public support of Olivia’s friends and family, is now genuinely one of the only ways for fans to experience this catalog performed live by an artist with that direct connection.
Yes, and especially so. Always Olivia has raised over $23,000 for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre, furthering Olivia’s vision of a world without cancer. For breast cancer awareness events (especially October programming), women’s health galas, and cancer-research fundraisers, the act’s charitable mission aligns naturally with the event’s purpose. Discuss alignment during booking.
Olivia Newton-John’s catalog connects with adult contemporary, 1970s/80s pop, country crossover, soft rock, and Grease-soundtrack audiences, longtime Olivia fans, multi-generational female-led pop audiences (mothers and daughters often attend together), family-friendly programming, and charity-event audiences. The show plays especially well at performing arts centers, theaters, casinos, fairs, festivals, summer concert series, charity galas, and decade-themed corporate events.
Yes. If Always Olivia is unavailable or not the best fit for your event, TSE can recommend other vetted Olivia Newton-John and 1970s/80s adult-contemporary tribute options based on budget, location, and event style.
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