She’s a gift that keeps on giving.
Our favourite Midwest Princess is releasing new music and we’re finally here to witness it. On 18 February, the singer took to Instagram to make the long-awaited announcement that her new single The Giver—first performed in November 2024 on Saturday Night Live—is available for pre-order on 7-inch aquamarine “The Lawyer Edition” vinyl. The post features a headshot of her in a prim suit and slicked-back hair, marking the entrance of a new era with an expected shift in genre as well.
While the summer of 2024 was a monumental moment for pop music, from Charli XCX coining ‘Brat Summer’ to Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso has earwormed its way into our brains, Roan’s meteoric rise to fame was one that only occurs rarely. Maybe you’ve seen videos of her at music festivals: performing her hit single Good Luck, Babe! at Coachella or emerging from a big apple as the Statue of Liberty at New York’s Governors Ball. Anyone chronically online would have heard of Chappell Roan and fallen victim to the infectious tunes from her debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, which was released the year before. Some might even compare her follower boom to that of Lady Gaga’s in 2008.
For those who are still new to the name, the singer’s real name is Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, and she hails from the small town of Willard, Missouri. Beyond power vocals and catchy tunes that are ‘80s and ‘90s-inspired, the 27-year-old quickly captured the hearts of the Internet for her honest and unapologetic personality that is rooted in setting boundaries and speaking up for marginalised communities. Another notable aspect of the vocalist is her iconic fashion choices that never bore.
To build the image of a rising pop star is no easy feat, but luckily, Genesis Webb understands the assignment. Pulling references from pop culture and old films, the stylist works closely with the musician to create memorable outfits that she describes as ‘Midwest trashy glam’. Essentials for the HOT TO GO! singer would include sequins, rhinestones and over-the-top accessories—whether it is butterfly wings or a feather headpiece. All of these are not to be donned without her theatrical makeup looks typically with a white base and dramatically arched eyebrows.
In honour of the announcement of her first country song The Giver, from which we are anticipating a change in fashion aesthetic, we’ve rounded up our favourite looks from the pop star’s breakout era, which—in all honesty—will be hard to forget.
Here’s a look back at 10 of Chappell Roan’s best onstage outfits:
