Midwest Royalty, Chappell Roan’s Rise To Fame

Chappell Roan stomped to stardom in her heels this past year with her hit single “Good Luck, Babe!”. The song traverses themes of what it means to love and the exploration of sexuality over upbeat new wave synths. The song’s success garnered an explosion of support, resulting in festival headlines and increasing her monthly Spotify listeners tenfold. Thought of as a modern day Cyndi Lauper with queer aesthetics, one of Roan’s main appeals is championing support for the queer community and girlhood as a whole. These ideals are apparent throughout her discography and stage presence, offering a new, refreshing take on what it means to be a pop star.

 Prior to the release of “Good Luck, Babe!”, Chappell Roan released her debut album “The Rise & Fall Of A Midwest Princess”. Channeling 80’s electronica, coupled with bubblegum pop, Roan delineates the complicated feelings of being a queer woman. The album is also a marker of femininity and girlhood, harkening on the power of being a woman in a patriarchal society. All in all, “The Rise & Fall Of A Midwest Princess” seamlessly connects emotional dots on every end of the girlhood spectrum. The emotional ballads juxtaposing funky girl power tunes take you through Roan's rise and fall.

 Since her sudden rise to popularity, Chappell Roan has been featured on numerous musical ballots and started her own tour. She was recently featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and has gained a plethora of celebrity support. With a well deserved, and stable trajectory, Chappell Roan will be the next illustrious pop star of our day. She is definitely your favorite artist’s favorite artist.

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