Overview

• Chappell Roan, in a W Magazine interview, recounted her teenage auditions for The Voice and America’s Got Talent, both of which ended in rejection.
• At age 15, she sang Rihanna's 'Stay' a cappella for The Voice, where a producer failed to pay attention, calling the experience 'the scariest thing ever.'
• Earlier, at 13, she auditioned for America’s Got Talent in Austin, Texas, performing Cyndi Lauper's 'True Colors,' but did not progress past the first round.
• Roan's career rebounded in 2024 with a Top 5 hit, festival performances, and opening for Olivia Rodrigo, culminating in her 2025 Grammy win for Best New Artist.
• The singer continues to set firm boundaries with fans to safeguard her and her family's privacy, addressing issues of stalking and invasive behavior.