If you’ve been out in public in the past four months, you will have heard one of Chappell Roan’s songs - even if you don't know it. This year, she's become one of the biggest artists on the planet, with her tracks reaching millions of listeners and her iconic style – both musically and when it comes to fashion – delighting fans.
In fact, it turns out that we have Olivia Rodrigo to thank for introducing a wider audience to Chappell Roan. After Chappell Roan opened for the Vampire singer on her Guts World Tour, she was invited to perform at Coachella – much like Sabrina Carpenter after she opened for Taylor Swift on her Eras World Tour. And the rest, they say, is history.
As a result of Olivia’s inspired decision, we’ve been introduced to one of the best songs of the summer Good Luck, Babe! and can’t stop listening to Chappell Roan’s album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.
If you're intrigued, here’s everything you need to know about Chappell Roan.
Who is Chappell Roan?
Born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, Chappell Roan is an American singer and songwriter, whose debut album Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess is inspired by 1980s synth-pop and early 00s pop hits.
At 17, Chappell Roan released her first original song entitled Die Young to YouTube and was soon signed to Atlantic Records. She released her debut EP – School Nights – in 2017. Her first critically claimed single – Pink Pony Club – came out in 2020, but it wasn’t until her debut album’s release in 2023, through Island Records after she was dropped by Atlantic Records in 2020, that people really realised that she was someone to pay some serious attention to.
Kayleigh has called Chappell Roan her 'drag persona', describing the character as a more open and confident version of her real self.
What are Chappell Roan’s best songs?
Chappell Roan’s track Good Luck, Babe! currently has over 201million listens on Spotify, whilst her track Red Wine Supernova from her album Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess has over 106million.
Sitting in third, fourth and fifth place on her most popular songs on Spotify list are all tracks from her album: HOT TO GO!, Casual and Pink Pong Club respectively.
Is Chappell Roan going on tour?
Chappell Roan is currently on her Midwest Princess Tour and after she finishes in her native America, the singer will be coming to the UK and Ireland for several shows – for which there are still a few tickets remaining on Ticketmaster.
Chapell Roan’s first UK performance of the tour will take place at the Manchester Academy on 13 September 2024 and she’ll end the tour over here in Oreland at 3Olympia Theatre on 17 September.
How old is Chappell Roan?
Born on 19 February 1998 – making her a Pisces – Chappell Roan is 26 years old.
Where is Chappell Roan from?
Chappell Roan grew up in a trailer park in Willard, Missouri with her three siblings and her parents.
Describing her upbringing as conservative and Christian, in a 2023 interview Chappell Roan admitted, ‘I just wanted to feel like a good person, but I had this part of me that wanted to escape so bad.’
Is Chappell Roan married?
Chappell Roan keeps her dating life private and has publicly spoken about whether or not she’s in a relationship.
She has opened up about her previous dating experiences however, and despite having dated men in the past, now indentifies as a lesbian.
Does Chappell Roan have Instagram?
She sure does, and you can follow her @chappellroan
Daisy Hall is a News and Entertainment writer on Grazia, specialising in music, TV and film meaning that you can count on Daisy for the latest (and best) recommendations.