An overview of the childhood and early education of Chappell Roan, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Chappell Roan, born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, is an American singer and songwriter recognized for her camp aesthetic and drag queen influences. She initially signed with Atlantic Records, releasing her debut EP, School Nights, in 2017. After the EP's commercial underperformance, she was dropped from the label. Roan later signed with Island Records and released her debut studio album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, in 2023. The album was critically acclaimed and cultivated a dedicated following, eventually becoming a sleeper hit.
On February 19, 1998, Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, known professionally as Chappell Roan, was born. She is an American singer and songwriter known for her camp and drag queen-influenced aesthetic.
In 2013, Chappell Roan began uploading content to her YouTube channel, primarily focusing on covers and occasional original pieces.
In 2016, Kayleigh Rose adopted the stage name Chappell Roan in honor of her grandfather, Dennis K. Chappell, who passed away from brain cancer that year. The name combines her grandfather's last name with a word from his favorite song, "The Strawberry Roan" by Curley Fletcher.
In October 2020, Chappell Roan returned to Los Angeles to continue working on her music independently while taking on various odd jobs to support herself.
In December 2022, Chappell Roan started taking "proper" vocal lessons, admitting she had been "singing wrong" for 10 years prior. This marks a turning point in her vocal development.
In 2023, Chappell Roan cited Lorde, Lana Del Rey and Ellie Goulding as artists she listened to in high school. In a Variety article, Roan was described as "glammy and pop and embracing her femininity and [...] very queer-positive."
In a 2023 Variety interview, Chappell Roan reflected on her conservative Christian upbringing, noting that she struggled with it and often snuck out, expressing a desire to escape while feeling the need to be a good person.
In July 2024, Chappell Roan met Sasha Colby while performing at Capitol Hill Block Party, where Colby asked Roan to join the House of Colby as her daughter.
In August 2024, after the Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign released a baseball cap similar to Roan's "Midwest Princess" merchandise, Roan tweeted "is this real". Roan refused to endorse the Harris campaign, but confirmed she would vote for Harris.
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