Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Chappell Roan

Discover the career path of Chappell Roan, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Chappell Roan, born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, is an American singer-songwriter recognized for her campy aesthetic inspired by drag queens. She debuted with the EP 'School Nights' (2017) under Atlantic Records, but was later dropped due to its commercial underperformance. Her debut studio album, 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess' (2023), released via Island Records, achieved critical acclaim and cultivated a dedicated fan base, ultimately becoming a sleeper hit.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2014: Troye Sivan and Connor Franta commend Roan's singing

In 2014, Troye Sivan and Connor Franta praised the then-16-year-old Chappell Roan's singing abilities. Sivan likened her voice to Adele's, while Franta called her a "vocally gifted goddess".

2018: Roan describes her musical style

In 2018, Chappell Roan described her musical style as a mix of organic and electronic sounds, with a pop tone and as "dark pop with ballad undertones".

2024: Billboard describes Roan as an 'innovative art-pop auteur'

In 2024, Billboard described Chappell Roan as an "innovative art-pop auteur".

February 2025: Roan wins Grammy Award for Best New Artist

In February 2025, at the 67th Grammy Awards, Chappell Roan won her first Grammy Award for Best New Artist. During her acceptance speech, she advocated for record labels to provide artists with a living wage and healthcare. Her work was also nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess", and Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance for "Good Luck, Babe!". Following her speech, Jeff Rabhan criticized Roan's statement, leading to a viral response and Roan challenging Rabhan to donate to struggling artists.

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