Chappell Roan is just about as buzzy as an artist can get. Her “overnight” success has been intriguing to watch. Her deeply unique artistry has been a marvel to the pop listening world. As such, she already cinched many festival slots, talk show appearances, and more. Find our three favorite Roan performances, below.
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3 of the Best Chappell Roan Performance
1. “Casual” – NPR’s Tiny Desk
“Casual” was one of Roan’s name-making songs. The emotive track about being in the throes of a situationship caught the attention of her now-dedicated fanbase. While the lyrics are the main draw for this song, her vocals are equally as impressive. She proved that with her Tiny Desk performance in early 2024. She makes quick work of the high notes in this track, injecting the painful tinge of heartbreak into every line.
My friends call me a loser
‘Cause I’m still hanging around
I’ve heard so many rumors
That I’m just a girl that you b*** on your couch
I thought you thought of me better
Someone you couldn’t lose
You said, “We’re not together”
So now when we kiss, I have anger issues
2. “Red Wine Supernova” – The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
From her larger-than-life costumes to her flashy stage setups, Roan has proven herself to be an unparalleled performer. In her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Roan was firing on all cylinders. Her Marie Antoinette theme was on par with her flirty musicality. Moreover, her vocals on “Red Wine Supernova” superseded the recorded version.
Baby, why don’t you come over?
Red wine supernova, falling into me
(Let’s pick it up now)
I don’t care that you’re a stoner
Red wine supernova, fall right into me
3. “Good Luck, Babe!” – Lollapalooza 2024
Roan played her biggest show to date at Lollapalooza 2024. Her set drew in massive crowds that wowed even the festival organizers. Roan rose to that occasion. Her performance was near flawless and endlessly engaging. One standout from the set was “Good Luck, Babe!” The fan-favorite track had the sea of people jumping and singing along to every word. It was certainly a pivotal moment in Roan’s career.
When you wake up next to him in the middle of the night
With your head in your hands, you’re nothing more than his wife
And when you think about me, all of those years ago
You’re standing face to face with “I told you so”
You know I hate to say, “I told you so”
You know I hate to say, but, I told you so
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