My Take
Chappell Roan is genuinely one of the most exciting things to happen to pop music in years, and I say that as someone who's watched a lot of "next big things" fizzle out. This small-town Missouri girl, born Kayleigh Amstutz in Willard, built her whole aesthetic around camp, drag culture, and sheer theatrical nerve — and the result is something that feels completely fresh without being try-hard about it. The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess hit in 2023 and just kept spreading like wildfire through 2024, turning her into a bona fide phenomenon. What gets me is how she managed to make stadium-sized pop anthems that still feel personal and a little weird in the best way. She's not playing the industry game on anyone else's terms.
Overview
Kayleigh Rose Amstutz (born February 19, 1998), known professionally as Chappell Roan ( CHAP-əl ROHN), is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her camp and drag queen-influenced style. After signing to Island Records in 2023, Roan released her debut studio album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chappell Roan
- Name (Japanese)
- チャペル・ローン
- Reading
- ちゃぺる・ろーん
- Born
- February 19, 1998 (age 28)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
- Origin
- Willard, Missouri, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 157 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Willard High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2024 Artists to Watch
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.