Chappell Roan Named BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2025 Winner

The Missouri-born pop artist gains recognition after a breakout year, with her debut album and upcoming festival headlining slots solidifying her rising stardom.

• Chappell Roan was selected as the winner of BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2025 by a panel of over 180 industry experts, including Elton John and Dua Lipa.
• Her debut album, 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,' released in 2023, gained significant traction in 2024, topping the UK charts and earning critical acclaim.
• Roan is set to headline major music festivals in 2025, including Reading, Leeds, and Primavera Sound, and will perform at Elton John’s Oscars viewing party in March.
• She earned six Grammy nominations for 2025 and won the MTV VMAs Best New Artist award in 2024, further cementing her status as a breakout star.
• Roan has been outspoken about confronting toxic fan culture, addressing issues like stalking and invasive behavior from superfans.

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