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-songwriter celebrated for her camp and drag queen-inspired artistry. She began her career with the EP 'School Nights' (2017) under Atlantic Records, but was later dropped. Roan achieved critical acclaim with her debut studio album, 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess' (2023), released via Island Records. The album's unique style resonated with listeners, earning her a devoted following and establishing the album as a sleeper hit in the music scene.

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May 2015: Signed with Atlantic Records

In May 2015, after traveling to New York for several musical showcases, Chappell Roan signed with music label Atlantic Records.

February 2022: Publishing Deal and Release of "Naked in Manhattan"

In February 2022, Chappell Roan earned a publishing deal with Sony and reunited with Dan Nigro to release "Naked in Manhattan" as an independent artist.

August 2022: 10 Million Streams of Pink Pony Club

By August 2022, "Pink Pony Club" had been streamed more than 10 million times on Spotify, showcasing its growing popularity.

February 2023: Embarked on the Naked in North America Tour

In February 2023, Chappell Roan embarked on the Naked in North America Tour, her debut headlining tour, featuring themed stops and drag queen openers.

March 2023: Signed with Amusement Records

In March 2023, Chappell Roan signed with Amusement Records, an imprint of Island Records owned by her producer, Dan Nigro, after meeting with nine labels.

September 22, 2023: Released 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess' and Began Midwest Princess Tour

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.

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

In 2023, Chappell Roan released her debut studio album, 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess' through Island Records. The album was critically acclaimed and developed a cult following, becoming a sleeper hit.

April 2024: Opened for Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour

From February to April 2024, Chappell Roan opened for Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour in the United States and Canada, resulting in a significant rise in her streams.

April 2024: Released "Good Luck, Babe!"

In April 2024, Chappell Roan released the single "Good Luck, Babe!", which became her breakthrough hit, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100. The song addresses compulsory heterosexuality.

June 2024: Spotify Growth

As reported by Billboard, by June 2024, Chappell Roan's weekly streams had grown by more than twenty-fold from the start of the year. Also in June, her monthly listeners had increased more than 500% from February to April.

June 2024: 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess' entered Top Ten

In June 2024, "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" entered the top ten on the Billboard 200 for the first time, selling over 40,000 equivalent album units.

October 2024: Reached Number 1 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: 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. The song drove the success of her debut album. She also received a Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 67th Grammy Awards.

January 2025: Named Winner of BBC Sound of 2025

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, Chappell Roan won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 67th Grammy Awards. During her acceptance speech, she advocated for record labels to provide artists with a living wage and healthcare. Her album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, received nominations for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album, while her song "Good Luck, Babe!" was nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance. Following the speech, Jeff Rabhan criticized Roan's views, sparking a viral debate, to which Roan responded by challenging him to donate to artists in need.