Chappell Roan, born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, on February 19, 1998, is an American artist whose music is a blend of 1980s synth-pop and 2000s pop. Teaming up with Dan Nigro, she has created a unique sound that draws inspiration from drag queens. Critics, like Rolling Stone, have labeled her style as “campy” due to her eccentric performances.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Kayleigh Rose Amstutz |
| Date of Birth | February 19, 1998 |
| Place of Birth | Willard, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Sexuality | Lesbian |
| Occupations | Singer, Songwriter |
| Labels | Atlantic Records, Amusement Records, Island Records |
| Net Worth | $6 million |
Early Life and Education
Chappell Roan was born in Willard, Missouri, on February 19, 1998. She grew up in a conservative Christian household and started playing the piano at a young age. Roan began performing publicly at 13 and gained attention from record labels through her YouTube covers. She missed out on traditional high school experiences due to her early music career.
Career
Chappell Roan started her music career by uploading covers on YouTube, eventually gaining attention from record labels. She released her first single, “Good Hurt,” in 2017 and went on to release an EP called School Nights.
After moving to Los Angeles in 2018, she felt more comfortable expressing her identity as a queer woman. Despite being dropped by her label in 2020, Roan continued to pursue her music independently.
In 2022, she collaborated with Dan Nigro on the release of “Naked in Manhattan,” her first track expressing same-gender attraction. Roan’s work has been praised for its honesty and unique sound.
In August 2022, Chappell Roan released “Femininomenon”, a departure from her previous work, described by Earmilk as fun and intricate. She also dropped “Casual,” criticizing a partner’s commitment issues.
By February 2023, she kicked off her Naked in North America Tour, featuring themed shows and drag queen openers. Roan’s debut album, “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess”, was released in September 2023 and received critical acclaim.
She continued to rise to fame, opening for Olivia Rodrigo and releasing hit singles like “Good Luck, Babe!”. In June 2024, Roan’s album entered the top ten on the Billboard 200, and she performed at Coachella.
Despite declining a White House invitation, Roan used her platform to advocate for various causes. She won Best New Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards and topped the Billboard Artist 100 chart in October 2024. Roan teased a new song on Saturday Night Live and appeared in a Netflix special later that year.
Musical Style and Influences
Roan draws inspiration from a diverse range of artists, including Kate Bush, Abbey Watkins, and alt-J, as well as musicians like Stevie Nicks, Lorde, and Lana Del Rey.
Her music taste includes Rihanna’s “Stay” and admiration for Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, and Ariana Grande. Growing up on Christian rock, Roan’s curiosity led her to gravitate towards pop music.
She finds creative inspiration in drag makeup, particularly from queens like Violet Chachki, and draws style cues from Boy George and the Club Kids scene.
Roan’s stage looks are influenced by horror movies, burlesque, and theater, embodying a mix of pretty, scary, and tacky aesthetics.
She identifies as a lesbian and explores themes like religion, mental health, and identity in her artistry. The persona of “Chappell Roan” initially created as a stage name has evolved into her drag persona, akin to Hannah Montana, embodying a more confident and open version of herself.
Personal Life
Roan resides in Los Angeles and is openly lesbian, currently in a relationship with a non-music-industry woman. She no longer identifies with the Christian upbringing she had and views her relationship with religion as evolving.
Diagnosed with bipolar II disorder at 22, Roan has found therapy and medication helpful. Her unique “tacky pop star” appearance was inspired by discussions with her therapist about her inner child.
Initially a stage name, Roan now sees “Chappell Roan” as her drag persona, similar to Hannah Montana, representing a more confident and open version of herself.
Chappell Roan Net Worth
Chappell Roan, an American singer-songwriter, currently has an estimated net worth of $6 million as of late 20241.
Discography
Chappell Roan’s discography includes:
Studio Albums
- The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (2023)
Extended Plays (EPs)
- School Nights (2017)
Singles
- “Good Hurt” (2017)
- “Bitter” (2018)
- “School Nights” (2018)
- “Pink Pony Club” (2020)
- “Love Me Anyway” (2020)
- “Casual” (2022)
- “Kaleidoscope” (2023)
- “Red Wine Supernova” (2023)
- “Hot to Go!” (2023)
- “Good Luck, Babe!” (2024)
Music Videos
- 11 music videos released to date
Awards and Nominations
Chappell Roan has received several awards and nominations, highlighting her rising prominence in the music industry:
Awards
- Billboard Music Awards 2024
- Winner: Top New Artist
- MTV Video Music Awards 2024
- Winner: Best New Artist
Nominations
- Grammy Awards 2025
- Album of the Year for The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
- Record of the Year for “Good Luck, Babe!”
- Song of the Year for “Good Luck, Babe!”
- Best New Artist
- Best Pop Solo Performance for “Good Luck, Babe!”
- MTV Video Music Awards 2024
- Nominated for Best Trending Video and PUSH Performance of the Year
- Gold Derby Music Awards 2025
- Nominations include Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.
- BreakTudo Awards 2024
- Nominated for International Best New Artist.
