The Unbelievable 3 Month Rise of Chappell Roan

[@bobbybubby7977]

People hating on her response to fame are neglecting the speed of which her rise happened. Yes she’s been working at this for a while, but her rise since Coachella has been insanely fast. I love that she’s establishing boundaries and prioritizing her mental health and safety. It feels like she would have been happier with a sizable but smaller fan base instead of this huge mainstream success.

[@LuvableCharlin]

I do not think she'd been better off with smaller fanbase. People need to learn to behave. And I love her realness. Enough of all the glitter facades and doll faces.

[@notreallyafamousartist695]

@@LuvableCharlinnot gonna happen, I agree, but realistically if her audience cuts in half in 3-4 years she will be happier and just as successful REALISTICALLY. Don’t think with your emotions when you read this either, I enjoy her music

[@LuvableCharlin]

@@notreallyafamousartist695 You're the one thinking with your emotions, lmao. Who tf are you to say she'd be happier? You don't get to decide that. 🤣

[@amichaels1871]

She's another MK puppet. She may be very talented but she IS being USED & EXPLOITED...👿💰💔

[@ph34rx]

There's nothing wrong with her, she's actually human. Chappel Roan actually got out into the world and touched grass, experienced struggle, built empathy, she got famous after gaining wisdom, and hasn't been famous long enough for this damn society's "Elitist" sycophantic tendrils to sliter their way into her psyche yet. She has empathy and uses her place of privilege to draw attention to causes rooted in compassion. She's confident, stands up for herself. It's as if sociopaths and narcissists maintained and built the foundations of our society on those mental illnesses giving you the proper audacity to exploit people to get ahead (this includes overseas imperialism, our own citizens slipping deeper into a dystopian hellscape), without having a conscience (this is both coins of the political spectrum). They perpetuate the standard of "normal, successful and stable" by shoving down our throats Kardashians, Sharktank, biopics praising "innovators" (Musk, Edison) and indoctrinating the masses into thinking this is "normal" and praising the 1%, turning us regular people against each other (we are the 99%), and turning artists who actually had humanity into shells of their former selves. Anyone who calls her ungrateful or "unstable" needs to take a look at themselves because they're a product of the system. Not enough people who get into a place of success take a moment to look back and ask themselves if they exploited anyone to get to their privelage and how to equitably give back. And she's tending to her psychological diagnosis. Imo this entire society needs an intervention and therapy.

[@LordTelperion]

Chappel standing up to and calling out that unprofessional photographer is freaking gold. You go girl!!!

[@lozboz]

You can’t watch a live performance of hers and not acknowledge that she’s got insane talent. Her Tiny Desk performance is the best thing in music I’ve seen for years.

[@EnclosedLoop]

it wasnt bad but ti definitely wasnt great lol, your first Tiny Desk I see

[@lozboz]

@@EnclosedLoop​​⁠nice of you to assume but no it wasn’t. You could just move on, bud. No need to comment on other’s tastes, particularly if you clearly have none.

[@TioMogi]

​@@lozboz Mac Miller and Anderson Paak have had the best tiny desk concerts imo. But music is very objective.

[@jimcano3998]

She was the best recommendation that Spotify threw in while I was driving. When I heard her voice, I just had to follow and listen to all her songs. Brilliant artist. Hope she stewards her gift well. ❤

[@finslaw]

I think Chappell has the capability of changing the industry in quite a few ways: 1) Blatant queer topics becoming hits. 2) Fun music ending this trend of mopey sad pop girls. 3) Artists making album that run the gamut of styles, she is unpredictable. 4) Live performances getting back to ridiculous and trashy 5) Artists creating an identity on stage that they never replicate in personal interview. 6) More indie artists/labels and DIY and less need for a big label. 7) Labels looking at the Midwest/South for non-Country music. 8) Melodic verses and bridges. 9) Boundaries with fans. 10) Calling out the paparazzi/news media. 11) Not endorsing a candidate. 12) Girl pop stars having each other's back. 13) Stars putting a focus on mental health over career. 14) Musicians truly taking on the scalpers/bots. 15) Artists being honest without PR.

[@AmandaFromWisconsin]

She probably should get a PR team.

[@oh.sorry.dont.mind.meeeee]

thank you 🩷✌️ I agree 💯

[@tbam73]

There are more artists like her that already exists that dont get the breaks. I dont think she is doing anything thag would change pop music but hopefully serves as a reminder that we can get back to supporting artists like this instead of relying on tik tok make stars out of people who don't have the talent or drive to put out a full album of solid music. Her talent isnt new, her honesty isnt new. She actually reminds me a lot of Fiona Apple and her contribution.

[@dv527]

@@tbam73You’re missing the point tho. The point isn’t that she’s the first or the only, it’s that she is doing and saying things that people that have gotten to her level, in such a short time, don’t dare to… while still maintaining her popularity. Which means that that sure there’s haters but they are more people sympathizing with her.

[@BVN-TEXAS]

I’ve seen many young female stars who came out like she did and they didn’t change anything. She will be just another female singer in a a year or two. There is plenty of young women who can sing like her she just won the fame lotto which she seems to forget.

[@dawnsacks5161]

Great video. I love her so much. She is so original. I had given up on a lot of pop music lately because it all sounds the same and then this beautiful queer woman comes into our lives and makes pop music fun and lyrics with insightfulness. I am 61 years old and absolutely think she is the most amazing woman I’ve seen since Lady Gaga.

[@Supported32320]

original lol

[@Supported32320]

also im disgusted in lady gaga for saying that gay men taught her how to be a woman. like be fr.

[@beaglybeagle]

I thought the comparison to Lady Gaga would come up....

[@sammonicuslux]

She IS right. There are problems with BOTH parties (and why only TWO PARTIES?). She is right. Fans CAN be creepy. Media is creepy and make money putting trash talk out there. I am 58 and I am super super thrilled to have her in this world. This country needs changing...let her rock that change.

[@bobpayton6990]

Both parties are not equally bad. Look at the pervs and drunks t is trying to get through without vetting. They say: because t asked them to serve, that is vetting enough. Nope! That is subverting the system we have in place for a reason. I can't believe folks voted for the one who directed a coup on our US Capitol! r's are selling US out so he can join the oligarch/dictator club at our expense. What you mentioned is a false equivalency. I do however agree with the rest of your comments. The country will change: from strong and envy of the world during the Biden administration to beyond chaos and danger. But change none the less.

[@RolandoRatas]

I bet Atlantic regret dropping her now.

[@shanemerritt6038]

worked her ASS OFF for the past ten years. she deserves every bit of her current successs

[@feet300]

It’s kinda fun being older and seeing her style choices, because you can connect the dots on her style choices. Like there’s some Dita Von Teese in there, some Michael Jackson, some Clockwork Orange/Panic at the Disco, some Rasputina (especially Zoe Keating), some Tori Amos. Like a 90s and early 00s time capsule.

[@sammonicuslux]

Brilliant ...just brilliant artistry.

[@jennifersun2638]

I heard her album in March before she became popular and I knew she was gonna be huge. She had that quality, her debut album is really original.

[@mehronabdi3633]

Wow her story’s super inspirational

[@uzrnwsdrxg9423]

My grandfather was a B17 tail-gunner in ww2 and he passed away this week. RIP Corporal E.T. Flood and bless you for your service.

[@MasDouc]

Chappelle has some serious voodoo magic going on where she's transcending typical pop fluff and is becoming a bowie-level Superstar. Kind of crazy to see it happen in real time. I think this next album isn't just going to be a good pop album, it's going to be a landmark release in music history.

[@lullibiesinmimind]

This girl STANDS UP for herself❤

[@moonchildjs59]

What a success story! She's a rare talented jewel and I can't wait for her further development and success!

[@Airconditnrrr]

This is such an inspiring video! Very well researched, and very underrated!!!

[@Imtessgrey]

Really awesome video. Need more of these!

[@Mateocabrera2389]

Good Luck Babe has peaked at 4 on hot 100

[@VanielDeeform]

Deserved to get to Number 1.

[@eekadookatybern4296]

I listen to good luck, babe everyday, and I cry my eyes out. That song hits so hard

[@dawnsacks5161]

My 25-made me listen to the entire album on a trip back from the airport. I fell madly in love right away my favourite music to hear right now I’m 61.

[@TheBobbymcd]

i wouldnt say it happens every year..she is one in a billion

[@Dotsaa2]

Insanely talented

[@diegooliveirabenjamin]

So there’s only 7 of her in the whole world? I gotta see that

[@TheBobbymcd]

@@diegooliveirabenjamin theres only one of her

[@coolfeet1]

@@TheBobbymcd You said she is 1 in a billion, there are 7 billion people, he was responding to what you said

[@elijahestra]

I just saw her live two days ago at ACL! Her last performance for this year. She’s next level. Hyped to see what she does down the road!!

[@flakeyjay]

Yep I am a Chappell fan and hope she can manage the sea of this industry and keeping it real like she has.

[@hifelicia615]

Thank you for the way you closed out the video and really made it personal.

[@SharonWrightWeeks]

I love how positive you are!!

[@LD-tn6ff]

“She grew up in a trailer park, where her mom was a veterinarian, and her dad was an RN working in neurological/intensive care”. Why then was she living in a trailer park?!?!

[@davidadams2395]

I thought the same thing when he said that.

[@sleepinggorilla]

Because nurses and Veterinarians are undervalued in our society.

[@LD-tn6ff]

@@sleepinggorilla by what metric? Just 1/2 of their combined income was six figures. They made more money than MOST other working families - people who at that time comfortably lived in suburbs and family homes.

[@yawni__emptysullivan840]

It was probably a very nice trailer park 👌

[@brittanysmith7995]

My parents were well paid. We lived my first ten years in a trailer due to them saving money to get us things we needed in case of a recession, etc. good thing she did, that savings amounted to 2 gallons of gas a few days ago. Economy sucks 😂

[@stephss]

She's been making music for 10 years now....

[@Yephimł]

Proud of our fellow Missourian Midwest Princess Chappell Roan ❤

[@elainascott7496]

I grew up in a small blue-collar country type town and I ABSOLUTELY didn't belong there and I knew it. I can relate to her SO Much!!

[@mollycote1021]

She is THE BEST‼️‼️ Love her and can’t wait to see more from her! Very talented 💃🙏🏼‼️

[@beaglybeagle]

Thanks for sharing this great background story. I have an online vinyl record business and once I started stocking her LPs they were flying out the door. Had to learn who she was and why the music was so in demand. My Best seller since Mac Miller, and before him Michael Jackson.

[@EthanOBrienMusic]

And now shes a Grammy winner 🎉

[@cynthiaarthur2967]

If it weren't for accidentally seeing her song in a commercial...I had to inquire if she was real. The sound of her voice led me in & she has talent❤❗

[@donnacounts9812]

Love Chappel; connected with her lyrics and tempos right away; but ..man, I have to really hand it to her parents. She wouldn’t have been able to balance her educational commitments in the Midwest with her touring schedule and contractual obligations in Los Angeles with her label. What a huge leap of faith investing in “kid dreams” .. I was very encouraging with all my kids artistic endeavors and specialized interests …hell, I even let my clumsy oldest son “study” bugs in his room (lord help me lol) BUT to my point, I had no time for business trips, or bank rolling flights to support my kids dreams. Applause to Chappel family; great job to the parents and grandparents for lifting her up high enough to capture our attention. ❤ I can’t wait to see what she creates in the future.

[@LucasLennard]

Thank you for this vide. It's an amazing story that deserves to be told

[@betrion7]

Thanks Josh, this was good! 💟

[@NJVArtimations]

To me I've been waiting for quite a while for a real queer artist to have good spotlight, I've been listening to Hayley Kiyoko, King Princess, Fletcher, Girl in Red, Etc. But I can say their song only really hits some demographic... Meanwhile I saw Chappelle's Super Nova in Vevo's live artist song i had to open my KZbin tab to see who's singing because She's singing her heart out. Next I found her Casual Vevo video too. THEN i found out she's lesbian. I think that kind of impact really does contributed to her career since it's really rare to see actual lesbian artist with such confidence and way of singing

[@Ernie1978]

I love her music. I don't care any controversies or that kind of stuff.

[@bugzVR728]

She did it HERSELF! 💯❣️

[@eriel7]

amazing video and storytelling, gained a subscriber, would love to see more videos like this on artists

[@sacredcoaching7332]

I just found out who she is and watching her videos , she reminds me of a young Cyndi Lauper , same vibe. I’m 60 and I really like her artist self and her true self. Look forward to seeing where she goes. Right on 👍🏼

[@lorybianchi2859]

12:28 it peaked an no4 actually ☺️ it’s her first top 5

[@nicholasyong7051]

Girl stands on business, and i stan her for that

[@zakkaryzoah1386]

Anyone who gains fame when they’re young inevitably feels overwhelmed with others’ expectations of them. It seems she’s establishing good boundaries. She has a very promising future and even though I’m a 57-yrs old gay man, she speaks to me. ❤

[@notbanjelacic]

People like to bully someone and then wonder why they do stuff, like she took a break from her tour and people immediatelly went crazy, like we don't know what happened to artists who pushed on for everyone else's sake and didn't look after themselves. She's her own person, not your puppet. People really are weird.

[@ameliadavis1979]

People forget entainers are normal people with an extraordinary job. People think they have it easy because they have money and are famous. They also get half the world hating on them, need security to leave their house, can't do all the "normal" things they did before, basic things like go to the mall, the grocery store. They actually have feelings too, go through breakups, have anxiety and stress. I hate the non entertainers forget all that!

[@alecgoldberg303]

great video, even better last words of advice 🙏

[@alisterfolson]

Subbed! Your storytelling and videos hit me in the feels, in a good way!

[@deantaykeishawn]

She doesn’t have to be perfect.. She’s a very talented artist, songwriter.. All she needs is 100 million people like me that love good stories.. and individuality..

[@johnd6751]

I went from liking her to quickly disliking her to absolutely liking her. So talented.

[@gonzalomontana2704]

thank you so much for this video. i feel inspired

[@stormyxdreamers]

She will win the Grammy.

[@Steve-td7cv]

Good Luck, Babe 🍀 hit #4 on the HOT 100 ☘️

[@captaincharlie_]

Chappell opening for Olivia only to soar higher than her, is like that one time One direction opened for Big Time Rush at the KCAs bc they were "bigger" band at the time.🤣 Like the sheer IRONY

[@Tasha-p9v]

Thank you for the inspiring words.

[@Kelexsis]

I think Chappell upbringing reflects to what artists like Katy Perry went trough, Being rejected by the industry, having a darker upbringing yet full of musical talent, being heavily criticized for being too much, both campy and appeal to the lgbt+ community of course Chappell takes a more modern trend and not following the norms

[@tbdog99]

I think she's great, a breath of fresh air. David Bowie Cindi Lauper, Elton John, Toni Basil, B-52's and Freddie Mercury all in the mix. I'm 65. She makes me feel young again!

[@sticks1990]

she is great and i look forward to more if she so graces us with it

[@hvylz]

I'm glad she's finally famous I've been a fan for a while and it's wild people know who she is now 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@danifacundo0830]

She is the Fiona Apple of her time.

[@jentleil2183]

Great video, well done, informative - thanks

[@LittleE461]

Proud of this young lady. She works hard. I like her band, too, including former guitarist Eliza. The Lollapalooza show, here on KZbin, is an excellent performance.

[@bugzVR728]

I just found her a few moths back♡and I am so thankful for her. I have by polar manic depressive 😁🥺😱🤗😭😡 I feel like I have a bunch of different people in me.😳 It's very difficult to live with unmedicated. But the medication made me feel worse😪 So I just deal with it. Or try♡ luv u Chappelle 💓

[@elainemunro4621]

Her soprano notes are so perfect they make my toes curl and mouth smile. Oh, I am 76 gay gal.

[@MrJhchrist]

Wait, did bro just say she grew up in "an actual" trailer park? As opposed to all the people living in metaphorical trailer parks?

[@Roxywilde82]

She's not wrong about both political parties having problems

[@Spacepilot616]

Say 1,000 % has the right to act the way she is acted about being becoming famous. The parasocial relationship is crazy nowadays and people are screwed up. Don't go threatening people's family and coming up on people's family that have nothing to do with the fame of the artist. Somebody needs to draw the line with these people.

[@blazintoes]

She reminds me of Cyndi Lauper. Fun!

[@zakkaryzoah1386]

Cyndi was older and had more industry experience than CR, but she’s a transformative figure like CR.

[@fturla___156]

Gotta admit Chappell Roan's 9 song tour set is fire, out competing most other music artists' play sets in the last season. She branded herself into an image people want to see. She's got the Taylor Swift and other progressive liberal armies backing her while coming from the laid back conservative traditional background that gives her a following that's bouldering down a mountain just by gravity alone.

[@amybingham-lunsford4251]

Being from mid-missouri and having a trans friend that lives in southern missouri..I've seen firsthand how hard it is here just to be your real self! Gotta just LOVE the Bible belt 😢

[@sambun6394]

Notice how her family was still supportive? Please don’t judge people just because they believe in God

[@TheNeonRabbit]

For 99.99% of the artists out there the "Never give up" thing is just bad advice. It worked for her because she's insanely talented and 1,000 things luckily fell into place

[@OneFingerYT]

She was recommended to me by a woman I dated. Good stuff. Only one song that I've removed from my playlist.

[@edelaire4268]

Pure inspiration!

[@jruiz2991]

Hoping next it’s my album 2025 xoxo 💋 Lady Flow 90 songs written and recorded in 90 days ❤

[@COHENFAMILY143]

I get that she worked very hard and came from a small town but to call her family. Middle class at best is laughable. A veterinarian is a Doctor and nurses. Make minimum 80K year. She came from an upper middle class background.. Loved hearing about her persistence and. A story about discovering yourself.as well. As applauding chapel for pushing through such a serious mental health diagnosis in the midst of so much personal turmoil cannot be easy

[@WillBillBilly]

Thanks!

[@PinkaholicOfficial]

No way he said "massive" TWICE in the first seven seconds, I'm about to have a Low Taper crashout

[@jennifersun2638]

She is really unique and passionate.

[@littlemonster...O_o]

Bet Atlantic Records feels stupid for dropping her 😂

[@BombBayGardens]

🏆🏆2025 and she just won a grammy =)🏆🏆

[@aeromedical6776]

They hand out Grammy’s like candy these days. It’s becoming a less and less meaningful accomplishment as time goes by. The bar for “music” is so low these days that stuff that would have been called absolute garbage 40 years ago is now hailed as genius.

[@pepethefrog2]

loved thiss

[@y5hw]

Just found out her music after her performance at VMA this year.

[@LibertyxKills]

I love her!!

[@thecosmicblueautie]

That full circle when her producer ditched her for Olivia Rodrigo only for. Chappell Roan to open up for Rodrigo during her blowup!

[@Ovulations]

It makes 13:00 this makes me tear up 😢 I’m so happy for her

[@Shauma_llama]

I was thinking "how haven't I heard of her?" Oh, because new music doesn't get played on the radio. Even the "modern rock" stations in Los Angeles are playing songs that are twenty years old, and when they do playing something new, it's not any good.

[@MorganBrandon]

This isn’t really related to the video but it was cool to hear the instrumental of ten by Fred again as the background song! I love Fred and that’s one of my favorite songs of his.

[@Brokeninc]

I was looking for comments about this, but you mention at about 7:24 her boyfriend of 4 years left her, but before and after you mention she is gay and would go to a gay club that inspired the song Pink Pony. Did you mean girlfriend?

[@enzoroderos5950]

Are u straight? I’m gay so let me tell you this: Being gay doesn’t always mean you’re attracted to the same sex, you can be gay and still be attracted to the opposite sex which is called “bisexual”. GAY is the general term for LGBTQIA+ community.

[@Brokeninc]

@@enzoroderos5950 My first response was coming from a place of annoyance at your condescending reply because of all the assumptions. Then I realized you're probably use to talking to a type of person so I think your reply was meant more for them than me. Most of what you said I knew, but I was under the impression she liked females only so I was taken back when the video said boyfriend so that's why I asked. The friends I have and have had used gay to mean to like the same sex. Bi to mean both sexes then there is nonbinary etc... But I am old so that's why I asked. Also, to understand something you need to ask questions right? I hope the best for you in your journey.

[@nick0grav0]

@@BrokenincI don’t think that person even gave you a good response, as Chappell does call herself a lesbian, not bi. So I am here to be a bit friendlier and a bit more informative lol A lot of gay people go through a few straight relationships, even long ones, before they realize they actually prefer to date the same sex exclusively. What you want can be hard to sort out when it’s tied up in so much societal… everything. Hope this helps a bit!

[@nick0grav0]

Some people, especially younger people do use gay as a more general term for LGBT+, though. But Chappell specifically has clarified that she a lesbian.

[@Brokeninc]

@@nick0grav0 Thank you! I wasn't sure I'm just learning about her and her music. I knew it was daring of me to ask and that's why I tried to find the answer in the comments first. Then I took a deep breath and wrote my question knowing it would trigger some people, but I wasn't sure and didn't want to assume anything so I asked.

[@lockbert99]

“And as a queer woman in a Midwest town” 1:40 Chappell told Teen Vogue that when her queer anthem, “Pink Pony Club,” came out in April 2020, she had recently gotten out of a four and a half year relationship. (Given the timing, that ex is presumably a man.)

[@allegrazzurra1]

LOOOOVED THIS STORY 😭#shepersisted #sheresisted

[@sleepinggorilla]

Fans of Chappell Roan will love Sierra Farrell. A young Dolly Parton who can sing her ass off and has great lyrics. She also did a Tiny Desk Concert in 2023-2024.

[@dlo.507]

I LOVE HER!

[@whiskeymike8010]

You Do A Good Job..... Nice Narrative Voice... Carry Your Mid Voice More.

[@owlampersand7993]

Love Chappell Roan, she’s definitely NOT an industry plant but didn’t Troye Sivan scout her back in 2014?

[@naviwings1873]

Look up Kate Bush… very similar artist style just different time frames. Both very good!

[@Freakyfrackle-1]

It wasn’t a 3 month rise it was a 10 year rise

[@Sawakooooooooo]

And atlantic is left regretting

[@aregli]

Yeah, right!

[@CR-yy1ep]

Love that she stayed politically neutral. She’s right, both sides have issues. Hope her star continues to shine

[@this-abledtheextravertedhe5299]

Love her 🥰😎

[@JoshuaJongejan]

she also attended Grammy Camp the same summer she attended Interlochen camp