Kayleigh-Rose Amstutz (known professionally as Chappell Roan) is an American singer-songwriter who quickly gained attention with her soulful vocals and amazing introspective lyrics and is great friends with Olivia Rodrigo
Personal life[]
At 17, Roan began her music career by uploading four original songs to her YouTube channel, along with home-made music videos for each.
In 2017, Roan signed with Atlantic Records, and released EP "School Nights", showcasing a unique blend of pop and indie folk influences.
Her 2020 single, "Pink Pony Club", marked a major stylistic change from her older projects, drawing inspiration from 1980s synth-pop and early 2000s pop hits.
Later in 2020, she was dropped from Atlantic. In 2022, Roan started releasing singles independently, and created her single artworks, music videos, and merchandise with the help of friends. Her debut album, "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess," was released through Island Records. "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" is a deeply personal and introspective work that solidified her place as a rising star in the industry.
The album garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following, establishing Roan as a promising new talent in the music scene. In 2024, Roan continued to make waves with her music, releasing Roan's first top-10 entry on the Billboard Hot 100, "Good Luck, Babe!".
Discography[]
- Kayleigh Rose (EP) (2014)
- School Nights (EP) (2017)
- The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (2023)
Relationship with Olivia[]
Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo have cultivated a strong friendship within the music industry, frequently showing support for each other's work and collaborating on various projects behind the scenes. Roan is featured as backing vocals on "Get Him Back!", "Lacy", and "Can't Catch Me Now".
Work with Olivia[]
Chappell Roan joined Olivia Rodrigo as an opener for the highly anticipated "GUTS World Tour". As an opening act for Rodrigo, Roan brings hits like, "HOT TO GO!", "Red Wine Supernova" and "Pink Pony Club".[1]
On August 20, 2024, Chappell joined Olivia on stage at the GUTS World Tour to perform 'HOT TO GO!' as a special guest[2]