Chappell Roan's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Chappell Roan.

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.

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2013: Comparisons to Lorde and Billie Eilish

Concerts from the Naked in North America tour received positive reviews, with Jem Aswad describing it as a concert where "you recognize when a new-ish artist's career is about to blast off" similar to Lorde in 2013 and Billie Eilish in 2019.

2014: Praised by Troye Sivan and Connor Franta

In 2014, Troye Sivan and Connor Franta commended the then-16-year-old Chappell Roan's singing. Sivan said that he had not heard a voice like Roan's since Adele, and Franta called her a "vocally gifted goddess".

May 2015: Signing with Atlantic Records

In May 2015, after traveling to New York for musical showcases, Chappell Roan signed with music label Atlantic Records, marking a significant step in her career.

2019: Comparisons to Lorde and Billie Eilish

2021: 'Pink Pony Club' Recognized as Song of Summer

A year after its release, in 2021, Vulture described Chappell Roan's "Pink Pony Club" as "the Song of Summer 2021", highlighting its impact and popularity.

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February 2022: Publishing Deal with Sony and Release of 'Naked in Manhattan'

By February 2022, Chappell Roan had secured a publishing deal with Sony and reunited with Dan Nigro to create and release "Naked in Manhattan", her first release as an independent artist.

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August 2022: 'Pink Pony Club' Surpasses 10 Million Streams

By August 2022, Chappell Roan's song "Pink Pony Club" had been streamed more than 10 million times on Spotify, marking a significant milestone in her independent career.

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February 2023: Embarking on the Naked in North America Tour

In February 2023, Chappell Roan embarked on the Naked in North America Tour, her debut headlining tour. Each tour stop had a specific theme, with Roan creating camp costumes and booking drag queens as openers, inspired by Orville Peck.

March 2023: Signing with Amusement Records and Release of 'Casual'

In March 2023, Chappell Roan signed with Amusement Records, an imprint of Island Records owned by her producer, Dan Nigro. In that same month, she released "Casual".

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September 22, 2023: Release of 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess' and Midwest Princess Tour Begins

On September 22, 2023, Chappell Roan released her debut full-length album, 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess', and began her second headlining tour, the Midwest Princess Tour. She donated $1 per ticket to For the Gworls and opened each show with drag performers.

2023: Release of 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess' Album

In 2023, Chappell Roan released her debut studio album, 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess', through Island Records. The album received critical acclaim and garnered a cult following, eventually becoming a sleeper hit.

June 2024: Increase in Weekly Streams

As reported by Billboard, Chappell Roan's weekly streams grew by more than twenty-fold from the start of the year by June 2024, demonstrating her growing popularity on Spotify.

June 2024: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess Enters Billboard 200 Top Ten

In June 2024, due to the success of "Good Luck, Babe!", Chappell Roan's 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess' entered the top ten on the Billboard 200 for the first time, with over 40,000 equivalent album units sold.

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October 2024: Reaches Number One on Billboard Artist 100

In October 2024, Chappell Roan reached number 1 for the first time on the Billboard Artist 100, coinciding with the biggest sales week ever of her debut album.

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

In 2024, Billboard described Chappell Roan as an "innovative art-pop auteur", highlighting her innovative approach to pop music.

2024: Rise to Prominence with 'Good Luck, Babe!'

In 2024, Chappell Roan rose to prominence with her single "Good Luck, Babe!", which reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became a global top-five single. This success significantly boosted her debut album, leading it to top charts in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand and reach number two on the US Billboard 200. She also received a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist at the 67th Grammy Awards.

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January 2025: Winner of BBC Sound of 2025 Poll

In January 2025, Chappell Roan was named the winner of the Sound of 2025 poll of musicians and music experts, organized annually by the BBC.

February 2025: 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. In her acceptance speech, she advocated for record labels to provide artists with a living wage and healthcare.