Chappell Roan facts for kids
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Kayleigh Rose Amstutz
February 19, 1998 Willard, Missouri, U.S.
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Kayleigh Rose Amstutz (born February 19, 1998), known by her stage name Chappell Roan, is an American singer and songwriter. She is famous for her catchy pop music and her unique, colorful style. Her performances are often inspired by drag queens, who are artists known for their creative and over-the-top outfits and makeup.
Roan's first album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (2023), became very popular a while after it was released. In 2024, her song "Good Luck, Babe!" became a huge hit around the world. The song's success helped her album climb to the top of the music charts in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand, and it reached number two in the United States.
Her hard work paid off when she won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 67th Grammy Awards. She was also nominated for the "Big Four" awards, which is a special honor that only a few artists have ever achieved in one night.
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Early Life and First Steps in Music
Kayleigh Rose Amstutz was born in Willard, Missouri, on February 19, 1998. She is the oldest of four children. Her mother is a veterinarian, and her father helped manage the family's animal clinic. She grew up in a Christian family and attended church regularly.
Roan started playing the piano when she was around 10 years old. At age 13, she performed for the first time in her school's talent show, singing "The Christmas Song," and she won. When she was a teenager, she started posting videos of herself singing on YouTube. These videos got the attention of record labels. She graduated from high school a year early to focus on her music career.
Career Journey
2015–2022: Starting Out
In 2015, after posting her original song "Die Young" on YouTube, Roan signed a contract with Atlantic Records. A year later, she chose the stage name Chappell Roan. "Chappell" was her grandfather's last name, and "Roan" came from his favorite song, "The Strawberry Roan."
In 2017, she released her first song, "Good Hurt," followed by an extended play (EP) called School Nights. She also toured as an opening act for the singer Vance Joy. In 2018, Roan moved to Los Angeles, where she felt she could truly be herself. She began working with producer Dan Nigro, who would become an important collaborator.
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In 2020, she released the song "Pink Pony Club." Even though the song was praised by critics, her record label, Atlantic, dropped her later that year.
This was a difficult time for Roan. She moved back home to Missouri for a while and worked at a drive-through. She continued to work on her music independently and eventually moved back to Los Angeles, taking on jobs like a production assistant and working in a donut shop to support herself.
By 2022, things started to look up. She signed a publishing deal and began working with Dan Nigro again. She released new songs like "Naked in Manhattan" and "Femininomenon." She also got the chance to be the opening act for Olivia Rodrigo's Sour Tour, which introduced her music to a much larger audience.
2023–2024: Rise to Stardom
In 2023, Roan started her first headlining tour, the Naked in North America Tour. Each show had a different theme, and she encouraged fans to dress up in fun costumes. She also invited local drag queens to perform as her opening acts.
She signed with a new record label, Amusement Records, which is owned by her producer, Dan Nigro. On September 22, 2023, she released her first full-length album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. The album received great reviews and was named one of the best albums of the year by many magazines, including Rolling Stone, Time, and Billboard.
In early 2024, she opened for Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour. Her popularity grew even more. In April 2024, she released the single "Good Luck, Babe!". The song was a massive success, reaching the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and getting millions of streams online. This hit song also made her 2023 album popular all over again, sending it to the top of the charts worldwide.
As her fame grew quickly, Roan spoke to her fans about how it could be overwhelming. She said, "This is all I've ever wanted—it's just heavy sometimes." In September, she performed at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards and won the award for Best New Artist. She also performed on Saturday Night Live in November 2024.
2025: Grammy Win and New Music
The year 2025 started with a huge achievement for Roan. At the 67th Grammy Awards in February, she won the award for Best New Artist. In her acceptance speech, she spoke up for other artists, asking record labels to give them better pay and healthcare.
On March 14, 2025, Roan released a new song called "The Giver". Later that year, on July 31, she released another single, "The Subway". She also started a new tour called the "Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things Tour."
Artistry and Style
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Chappell Roan's music is often described as anthemic dance-pop. She writes most of her songs with collaborators, especially her producer, Dan Nigro. Her lyrics are known for being honest and telling stories from her life, but in a more fairytale-like way.
Voice
Roan is known for her powerful voice. Early in her career, other artists like Troye Sivan praised her singing. Over the years, her vocal style has evolved. Critics have praised her for her amazing vocal control and the emotion she puts into every note during her live performances.
Inspirations
Roan has many inspirations for her music and her look. She has named artists like Kate Bush, Lorde, and Lana Del Rey as musical influences. Her bold makeup and costumes are inspired by drag queens, 1980s fashion, and horror movies.
She sees her on-stage personality, "Chappell Roan," as a drag persona. She has said this character is a more confident and larger-than-life version of herself.
Cultural Impact
Chappell Roan has become a pop star who inspires many people. Her music celebrates being yourself and loving who you are. She is known for creating a fun and accepting space for her fans at her concerts.
Her success has led to some fun moments. In 2024, she gave a guest lecture at Harvard Medical School. Also, if you type her name into Google, a message appears that says, "Did you mean: your favorite artist's favorite artist." This is a reference to something she said on stage at the Coachella music festival.
As she became more famous, Roan also spoke about the importance of privacy. She asked fans to be respectful and not to try to contact her or her family, so that she could feel safe.
Discography
- Studio albums
- The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (2023)
Tours
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Headlining
- Naked in North America Tour (2023)
- The Midwest Princess Tour (2023–2024)
- Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things Tour (2025)
Supporting
- Vance Joy – Lay It On Me Tour (2017)
- Coast Modern – On Tour (2017)
- Declan McKenna – What Do You Think About the Car? Tour (2018)
- Olivia Rodrigo – Sour Tour (2022)
- Ben Platt – The Reverie Tour (2022)
- Fletcher – Girl of My Dreams Tour (2022)
- Olivia Rodrigo – Guts World Tour (2024)
See also
In Spanish: Chappell Roan para niños
