Joshua Bassetthas had an intense year.

And we’re not even talking about the pandemic.

He was name dropped inanSNLsketch about Rodrigo’s song “Drivers License.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES

Joshua Bassett and Olivia Rodrigo in ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’.Nick Sokoloff/Disney+

“He released his own new music.

And hisDisney+series shot and releaseda holiday specialat the height of COVID and is about todebut season 2.

“I’ve been continuing to make music constantly,” he tells EW.

“This year has kind of forced everybody to do that.

“I’m changing it up from what people have heard me put out before,” he says.

“I love to try new things and take risks.

Why limit myself to one genre?

I’m going to keep trying new things and keep evolving.”

Bassett laughs as he confesses there might even be some country songs on the new album.

All kinds of things.

It’s been exciting.”

“Ricky is learning and forced to grow up this season.

“But obviously, these challenges become growth for him.”

He gives that to Nini as a Christmas gift.”