Chappell Roan on The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, perseverance and the freedom of drag

[@calummew7750]

Chappell Roan is the future of pop music. So excited to see what she comes out with next!

[@JavenarchX]

She got me with Karma ... But Pony... O...M....G

[@tudormiller887]

I'm a brand new fan of CR. Watching in 🇬🇧❤👩

[@_rat_5758]

❤

[@GlennPjones]

It's all so derivative....seen all this before...

[@SJRD18]

​@GlennPjones are you an amazing singer with a flourishing career?

[@beatleswift1]

Major props to the interviewer for being a incredible listener and not once interrupting her. The thoughtfulness and authenticity really shows ❤️❤️ love this (-:

[@wheresmyparade]

Unfortunately Chappell is not the best at being interviewed. She did not elaborate once or was able to really articulate herself… she uses buzzwords only as examples.

[@keremh.]

@@wheresmyparadeshe still gets the point across though, in my opinion

[@Ameliamaemay1990]

@@wheresmyparade I think she's just a but of an introvert irl and that's okay. I think she uses current slang....not buzzwords so much imo she's a 26 year old woman and uses words lots of young women do and that's okay, she's not writing an essay lol

[@PAPIKen0728]

It's Tom Power. He is a great interviewer; he's a musician/writer in his own right and understands the entertainment industry.

[@aaaa-jf6vg]

@@wheresmyparadewhat on earth are you talking about lnao

[@karinaschulerferro3815]

her saying she wanted to be an actress explains so much- her theatricality really stands out in the best way

[@jazznutz]

I made a prediction that we would see her acting and that was before I saw this.

[@gabysskye]

I really hope we do I’d watch her movies ❤

[@nternetrat]

her red wine mv and casual i noticed some good acting !!

[@ralelunar]

Gaga also said the same thing, she wanted to act and ended up a superstar musician first 😅

[@TheMarkmcr]

And her teacher seems good enough to be doing more than local classes

[@emilym3116]

I love that she always calls it “her job” such a good centering statement. It’s not me it’s a job.

[@calgaryboudoir_studionova]

I love how she’s so ‘normal’ off stage. Like she’s in her own merch and kinda did her makeup. That’s a whole vibe.

[@michelcomenta]

that's literally drag 😄

[@alexandereckert5939]

seek help

[@calgaryboudoir_studionova]

I’m such a dummy lol I’m so silly I shouldn’t have even commented I’m so silly

[@francescafrancesca3554]

​@@calgaryboudoir_studionova It's okay love, you're allowed to take space, it's your right as a human. Please take care, alright?

[@calgaryboudoir_studionova]

@@alexandereckert5939 for what? What do I need help with?

[@jackielehman8945]

She is so right about the preditory aspect of the music industry, So many young pop stars are targetted and exploited from small towns.

[@AndromedasLight17]

Unfortunately, so many of these kids with talent get lost to the industry, chewed up and spit back out. Seems like she has a good head on her shoulders!

[@mrqs1549]

I love her voice, her songwriting, her esthetic… everything about her.

[@jackielehman8945]

This interview feels so authentic, like she is not putting on a show, she is so real ❤

[@ginaballinalosangeles1699]

Tom did a great job letting us see who Chappell is. She was so relaxed and open with him, and he was prepared and a great listener and responded so kindly. She is going to be huge....

[@maddiemany7750]

She is so well spoken and pleasant to listen to. Also, host is really kind and I like how he asks his questions and gives her the freedom to go forward with them or not.

[@DamBrooks]

He asks open questions and lets her respond which is something that most interviewers don’t do enough of: open questions are easily summarised by following these five questions of who, what, where, why and how because they leave the answers open to the respondents to make on their own. So different to leading questions…

[@davidrobinson9507]

That's our Tom Power, CBC radio's premier arts and entertainment host. He has proven that you can be kind, warm, intelligent and conduct compelling interviews.

[@chayton1001]

I just love her. I've been listening to her for the last few years, and love seeing her finally find this well deserved success. Great interview.

[@debsmall3144]

❤

[@livedeliciously]

I'm in love with her speaking voice. Something about it is so pleasant.

[@ritwikjs]

im glad pink pony club is getting the recognition and love it so richly deserved

[@RogaineForEwoks]

I fracking love that song.

[@nataliehaney5198]

@@RogaineForEwoks I do too!!!! but I happened to find it shortly after my mom died so now I cant even sing along to it without getting choked up. like yeah I "won't make my mama proud, It's gonna cause a scene...." She was a very serious, career focused woman but i think she'd be happy I'm finding a way to just have fun and be myself and I'm just kinda sad I cant share this music with my her :/ sorry that was long!

[@RogaineForEwoks]

@@nataliehaney5198 no, no apologies needed. That's the powerful thing about music is the forever connections we can make to them. For me it is The Beatles Across The Universe, my parents called me to come get my little sisters because my brother had a seizure and they were taking him to the hospital. "Nothings gonna change my world." Always stirs up the sad and scared emotions that I felt on that drive with my little sisters crying in the back seat.

[@thenaiam]

💯 Pink Pony Club is fantastic! 🩷 It is amazing what Chappell put into it, and how fell into that inflection point in her career.

[@tracywyman9887]

Tom is an intuitive interviewer. His respect and empathy for the artist is clear.

[@peeveandtoonces]

What a thoughtful, lovely person.

[@jas0206]

I find something about her beauty really captivating…her facial features genuinely look like a “Kayleigh from Missouri” - but that girl would typically dye her hair blonde, sing in a church choir, and have a really middle-class life. She would impress her group of “mom friends” by doing karaoke at Michael & Susan’s wine night, and then her kids would whinge about how embarrassed they were on the way home, as she stares out the window and daydreams about another life where she got to be a star. I dunno…I just find her really alluring. The bright red hair, the drag makeup, the glamorisation of 80s pageants. It’s like looking at someone’s name (Kayleigh), facial structure, and the state they come from (Missouri), and going “oh…I know exactly who that girl is” - but her artistry completely subverts all of your expectations. It’s quite hard for artists to be innovative and unique in 2024, and she’s completely doing that, and the fact that she’s incorporating her Midwest roots into her story just adds to how interesting her artistry is.

[@cecilyerker]

She totally has that neoclassical Pre-Raphaelite red hair. She’s beautiful and I hope everyone around her helps her take care of herself so she can have her career as long as she wants. ❤

[@Miz_Hunter]

This ! ❤well said

[@crescendollsx]

My exact thoughts. I find her so intriguing and mesmerising because she looks like a regular country girl but her voice, talent, visual and artistry is what I would not usually expect. Especially the growth from her earlier music to what she is creating now. Glad she finally found her sound.

[@_rat_5758]

Yes! Exactly

[@ihateknowt]

Omg u just put into words what I was thinking

[@Kookyverse]

“In this industry, you really flourish if you DON’T protect yourself.” 😮 She’s spitting the truth in this interview. 🤌

[@davidmaybenot8626]

GOD SHE DESERVES ALLLLLL THE LOVE

[@TOJenX]

Tom Power's interviews are always so interesting. He asks such thoughtful questions, and he's always ahead of the trends.

[@BreadSlicer666]

Someone already said this but he's so good at interviews, he really listens and never interrupts or talks over her

[@alexandereckert5939]

@@BreadSlicer666its literally his job

[@sophiekaufman7349]

love this interview!! I love the questions that Tom asks, he is clearly very thoughtful and compassionate. Thanks!

[@samkcatladyaks]

She’s my fav. Her songs feel like my mania and I have to be careful lol. I always wonder how she manages to be Chappell when the bipolar depression is present bc I know what that’s like and it’s so hard to put on the act or people have seen manic me and think that’s me all the time but there’s this completely opposite side of me and then they’re shocked or not accepting and upset because I have a hard time being consistently the same human-even medicated and in therapy. It’s so smart of her to see Chappell as drag for mental health boundary reasons too. Idk how long she’ll decide to do music but I thank the universe she’s sharing her gifts with us for now. There’s no one else even close to what she does on so many levels.

[@SuperNuclearUnicorn]

She's bipolar 2, and being bipolar 2 myself you don't really experience the mania in the same way as someone with bipolar 1 does. My guess is that the Chappell character is so removed from Kayleigh the person that going on stage is like checking in to work Even when I'm depressed, when I start work I go in to a different persona and can pretend to be happy and confident

[@Miz_Hunter]

I haven’t fallen so fast for an artist In a while ❤

[@brookogden5658]

Same. She’s a true role model, very nice, amazing artist. Full package.

[@Janet-n5y]

What a smart young person!! Wooohooooo we need this!! Chappell you are just starting and you're so reasonable and down to earth, you can be anything you want! I can't wait to see what's in your future!! ❤❤❤ Love you!!!

[@tray7753]

She’s seen things. It’s so apparent in her explanation of her time in the spotlight more specifically in “Hollywood”

[@Alright70]

Unfortunately, folks see some pretty rough things in small towns also.

[@StateofKait]

She’s gonna be huge

[@ninap6893]

And now she is!

[@GregM-ws4hq]

It happened. You called it.

[@evalex8774]

Sinead O'Connor had that perspective about the music industry and taking care of yourself since the beginning of her career. She'd love listening to this amazing honest young artist!

[@lolaw.90]

She's beautiful. I hope she stays protecting herself, her creativity and her truth. I'm a new fan.

[@vehemently1]

I’m 65 and I must admit she sounds like a level-headed person - pretty well-adjusted. “I’m not going to do this forever.” “It’s just pop music, it’s just a job.” Hopefully she won’t forget who she is in all this and get to the next phase of her life and art healthy and content.

[@samchuppmedia]

I'm so glad Chappell has a great context and a thoughtful take on the pop music industry. May she thrive.

[@BerylAdcock]

I loved this interview with the amazingly talented and fun Chappell Roan and, as an older woman who's been around the block a few times, I was very impressed with the quality of Tom Power's interview: his sensitive questions, his demeanor, his taking the young woman before him seriously as an artist and a person, apparently never feeling the need to comment on her lovely looks, etc. This was my first encounter with him and he's a complete pro, God bless 'im.

[@jellyrcw12]

I have the biggest crush on Chappelle Roan omgggg. She's totally my type. Amazing music, and I love her energy!

[@CeeC_CeeC]

She will attack you on tik tok

[@jellyrcw12]

@@CeeC_CeeC 1) I don't have tik tok and 2) it's clear she's not excited about music anymore, I hope she gets a break soon

[@CeeC_CeeC]

@@jellyrcw12 i meant she will complain about people having a crush her lol

[@susanfreddie4816]

What an amazing interview. Tom Power you are so respectful and truly interested and Chappell Roan, you are so authentic, thoughtful, and honest. Love it.

[@BrynnaLayne]

Love this interview. I keep loving her more and more. Tom does such a great job in creating (what seems to be) a welcoming and comfortable environment. Great questions

[@SuperNuclearUnicorn]

The way he reassures her that it's fine if she doesn't want to answer a question was really nice. He's smart enough to ask thoughtful and interesting questions and also has the emotional maturity to know that it might be uncomfortable for someone to talk about hard times in their life

[@XanthiKokkinos]

I loooove her final thoughts ✨

[@Infunktable]

Excellent interviewer. I stumbled across My Kink is Karma not long ago and I find Chappell so fascinating!

[@Ryan65439]

5:40 “I knew I liked how Pink Pony Club made me feel but I didn’t know how to access that feeling again” Leaving a time stamp as a reminder for myself. A good insight into why songwriters make music is to remind them of a time that they deeply miss. I resonate with that a lot and hope to put my songs out there one day. But stories like this leave me second guessing everything!😩

[@chrisbc]

Haven’t watched a Q interview since the previous guy. Tom is a great interviewer. Really gave Chappell a great environment to speak. Also, Chappell is my favourite artist right now and this was awesome.

[@batv9096]

Nice and onest Interview. You hear lot development in her songs since the beginning. It was somehow good luck to have a new label. New Album i can here in loops. Good vibes always. I also like her idea of protect your inner self by creating this stage figure. Looking forward for the concert in Berlin ❤

[@suzannadannaTARDIS]

This is an incredible interview. She has such an incredible sense of self and very wise insights about many aspects of the industry. I haven't listented to a Q interview in ages, but I'm glad that this one came up after listening to several of her songs the past couple of days.

[@wumbothewombat1280]

I love her vibes in this. She seems very down to earth and realistic about who she is and what she does, and that’s a really difficult quality to have when you got started as young as she did. Love seeing a genuine human like her. I hope she is able to maintain a healthy work life balance and continue loving what she does for many years to come ❤

[@DESHPLEASE]

this is one of my favorite interviews. she's so honest, and down to earth and her sharing her personal struggles and her stories and what she went through is inspiring but also so relatable. she's so incredibly strong and has such a wonderful spirit. i'm so happy for her success! ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@abigailh7715]

So nice to hear a Gen z speak normally (like a regular Missourian) without all the exaggerated vocal inflections and try-hard lingo. She seems really authentic. Very refreshing when being your true self is noteworthy.

[@LoveLifeYT]

This interview is phenomenal! Came for Chappell, subbing for Tom. Well done!! 💜

[@timytimeerased]

Theres a cut at 7:15 like she said something about a label and they didnt wanna air it lol. Love the honesty and how grounded she is at such a young age, when he says "must be hard" when she's speakin about workin at a drive through. She knows most people dont have celebrity jobs, and it's not "a shame", thats something very few pop artists talk about, its like they pop from nowhere and only talk about how "I love my producer/staff/the fans" etc in every interview without tellin the whole story of how they got there.

[@MicahRion]

Saw her live on this tour and she was incredible!

[@shullylolttv]

I found her because I was looking at artists from Missouri. I immediately fell in love with her after Red Wine Supernova.

[@eemoogee160]

Were you doing a school project?

[@christinemelancon2470]

Tom Power is an amazing interviewer. He has such immense respect for everyone he sits down with.

[@sagedog3257]

It hearts my heart because I was working in music management in Colorado and saw my friends and coworkers all lose their jobs because of Covid. Music has always been my passion and I stepped away from the industry because of it ♥️ the industry has changed so much in the past 4 years. Absolutely love to see a well deserved artist rise back from that low time. ☺️

[@kahristah]

I absolutely love her I’ve never latched onto an artist so quickly like I have with her.

[@tudormiller887]

She's truly amazing, such an icon already. ❤

[@cj10109]

She’s adorable 🥰 I like her even more now! The interviewers voice is so calming 😌

[@AndromedasLight17]

Kudos to Tom for his kind, professional questioning. Lovely interview with a cool girl!

[@PAPIKen0728]

I just watched her "Casual" video in KZbin. Great story. Shes amazing! This 67 wgite guy will be listening to a lot more if her music.🤩

[@alvalz88]

I'm a new Chappelle listener. She is a revelation. I love her 💜💜💜💜 great interview.

[@paulharper6835]

The whole interview was great and the ending was so beautiful!

[@DebraThornton]

Just discovering Chappell Roan & love her music, style & honesty! And this is the most perfect interview because you ask important questions and listen so respectfully… which is a rarity in the entertainment world. Bravo to you both! 👏🏼

[@gilianeve1316]

have loved chappell since I saw her back in 2017 at a small venue in CT - will always be fan and this interview made me love her more. Shoutout to the interviewer, can more people have conversations like this?

[@irisromen]

What a super lovely and sincere interview ! Thank you both ♥

[@court_stylist]

She’s a star, and also a spectacular human being who is blessing us with art made up of her deepest vulnerabilities. We love you Chappell!! 🥳

[@tannsolo]

The comments here are kind of all over the place lol I want to stand up for Tom the interviewer. Americans might not know that Q is the eminent radio culture show and Tom is highly respected as a journalist and here in fact he is able to elicit so much authenticity and, introspection that she shares with us. I think it’s a great interview AND the whole topic of reappropriating drag was fascinating.

[@Ameliamaemay1990]

I thought he was nice! It seemed like he was worried about offending her or something so he was more hesitant than usual but I think it worked bc Chappell isn't like a loud person in interviews so I appreciated that he just sat with her and asked a few questions and wasn't trying to push it too much

[@ComradeMime]

he doesnt seem good lmao, like when comparing being signed to a record label as so much harder than "drive thru" work...

[@louiscomrie1004]

She’s such a beautiful kind genuine person. 💗 I love that she openly shares about her Bipolar as someone else that has that diagnosis. It makes me connect with her music on a deeper level. Keep it up Chappell!

[@azpeach5680]

I love her performer self and her actual self! Very smart woman!

[@danielnascimento6300]

Pop music is finally getting good again!

[@michelcomenta]

she's so amazing 🩷 thank the universe she kept going and didn't give up 🙌🏻

[@jonathanmarrufo5647]

Very beautiful. Ty for being a kind soul. That means a lot to me. God bless you. Stay strong with me.

[@creepcraddle]

I love how conscious she is about what fame means and how it's a double sided coin. I would never want to be extremely famous it sounds exhausting, yet lots of people of hard work

[@brittanyzahn7939]

Her voice is so soothing.

[@CodyAlushin]

Great songwriter who clearly knows what she’s doing. Great vision. Even as a straight white man, I’m so stoked to see her make it and ALSO be so wise to the industry. She’s pushing hard with festivals but it’s paying off so she doesn’t have to burn out. So smart and so fun to see.

[@RomanEagle32]

She’s just awesome. Love her music and her perspective

[@TheWhatever0202]

She is a real genuine great person

[@gwenhughes8650]

She totally saved him with a very sweet answer when he said "After Midnight" and "Kaleidoscope" were said to be about her journey finding herself....I wonder if he listened to the record beforehand 🤔

[@st3phacope]

yep, had the same thought. super bizarre and really turned me off from listening.

[@EyeDigress]

I love her a lot, but she was also a bad interview here ngl. He was struggling too because of her vibe. It definitely would have helped if he prepped more.

[@nataliemariya]

i think she peeped it too lol

[@frankytanky5076]

@@EyeDigressit pretty hard to interview someone who doesn’t give you much to go off of. She’s definitely authentic and cool, but that often also means honest and kinda weird interviews

[@pingumoo439]

@@frankytanky5076 I don't find her interviews weird at all when they're more real. Not every interview needs to be entertaining bits--much prefer getting the honest answers.

[@unit333angel]

This was such an insightful interview~ I am roooting for her SOOO MUCH! I’m so glad such a lovely soul like her is getting her W’s and making waves~ 💖

[@peacheillo2641]

I love how intelligent and mature she is. It's so refreshing seeing a pop artist like her! Love it

[@paulperkins1615]

From the 70s and 80s, the pop stars who understood that the music biz wanted to kill them were the only ones to have long careers. My favorite example: Neil Young.

[@ellamountain3087]

I love Chappell, she is truly talented and authentic and the interviewer is so good at his job

[@DominicGo]

i love her debut album; been listening to it non stop

[@LaurenceLloydDuff]

So great. My sister, brother in law, niece and nephew live in Willard. My sister is a teacher at Kayleigh's brothers school. I love her music so much. My favorite artist these days. The album is absolutely ground breaking. Grammys are coming for her. ❤🎉 finally 😅

[@fionamurphymckinnon9296]

Amazing interview. Big props.

[@claralara1818]

Definitely the les icon we were needing for years.

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

Good introspection interview

[@alisong826]

I found the channel on a Chappell deep dive, and sir your voice/accent reminds me so much of Paul Rudd!! Chappell, I’m so so soooo happy you gave it another shot bc you’re incredible! I am so excited to see you in October!! ❤❤❤❤

[@brysiax3]

that was so wholesome! Especially the ending

[@pmaday236]

Such an incredible voice, truly unique, but I especially love her honesty and realness. no DIVA here!

[@HKCool-hj4bs]

Love her songs ❤

[@marioz3200]

this girl is super intelligent! refreshing to see how introspective she is

[@GabrielMensajera]

You are doing soo well. You have got this ❕Keep on shining your truth 🌟,

[@foxfiregal]

14:00 How refreshing ❤ at the end of the day it's pop music 🎶 Not worth burning down life for.

[@elle_aye112]

Great interview, both interviewer and interviewee.

[@TobyAmies]

Excellent interviewing, attentive and perceptive.

[@sarahshere789]

I love how chill and real this is

[@PhillipXJ9]

Love her ♥️ good example for our younger generation! Protect our kids and teach them to recognize the monsters that will try to take advantage of them

[@venturewithluis7113]

I like how real she is with saying, this is a job and I don’t plan on doing this forever. I just cant help but think that people will view her as not genuine because of this. Im assuming this is the new Gen Z stardom thought process. Either way, she’s great and very talented.

[@OscarsWilde]

Wise young woman learned from that 1st deal rejection. She knows it could be fleeting. Hope she holds on tothatn flourishes. She will be a great actress

[@elementalAlma]

I’m a manual therapist of 20 years and stepped out for client work (mostly) to teach the methods I developed. My uniqueness adds so much to the world and the style I’ve developed in my treatment theories is an evolution of those that I have learned from that have come before me. I’ve struggled with no income while developing that work, and am not being at all supported by my mentors really, to the contrary… they’ve taken most of the wind out of my sails. Her tenacity and authenticity is really inspiring to me. What I do, and what I want to teach, makes me feel free too. I believe she is part of the ushering in of the next renaissance. A new golden age of expression and evolution of artistry. It’s here for us all, if we just open to that access. Bless her✨I hope she always keeps it real and maintains her integrity

[@Maidenmoose]

her music is like love at first sight (listen) 💛

[@Xenathewarrior83]

Kudos to the interviewer - he really made her open up))

[@joseflores-mz2rl]

I don’t think pop has ever been this good till now. There I said it! ❤

[@yunjinam352]

I love her so much I want her to live foreverrrrr

[@jnemova]

The questions are amazing

[@merigilman5677]

She is courageous and so talented!! So glad I found her!❤