Chappell Roan: The Breakout Star Redefining Pop Music | Billboard News

On today’s segment of “Music You Should Know,” we highlight the hottest pop star in the industry, Chappell Roan. You’ve seen her, you’ve heard her music, and you know you love her. Keep watching to see how she’s taking the world by storm!

Tetris Kelly:

Chappell Roan is the hottest pop star at the moment. If you need any evidence, just check out this video from her Lollapalooza set. Yes, all those people in Chicago were there to see the Midwest Princess who currently sits at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Good Luck, Babe!,” a song from her debut album, which was released in September, has gone to be her highest-charting hit without even having a music video. But she did gain a lot of attention when she appeared on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.’

Jimmy Fallon:

You said I’m Chappell Roan, and I’m your favorite artist’s favorite artist. 

Chappell Roan:

That was a reference to Sasha Colby, and she says there’s gay people here.

Tetris Kelly:

Prior to that, many were exposed to Chappell and her eccentric art.

Chappell Roan:

I’m a drag queen, very campy artist that makes really anthemic pop.

Tetris Kelly:

When she opened for Olivia Rodrigo on her Guts World Tour.

Chappell Roan:

Olivia, Conan [Gray] and I work with the same co-writer. I love you girl. I’m so excited to tour with you. I can’t wait to meet your fans.

Tetris Kelly:

Chappell Roan has been in the game for a decade, so there’s plenty of music to check out. And we’re sure there’s plenty more to come.

Chappell Roan:

I just want to look like a pig. It’s a dream come true. What more could a girl want?