She's Your Favorite Artist's Favorite Artist! 12 Musicians Who Love Chappell Roan, from Beyoncé to Adele

Mar. 15, 2025

Elton John, Chappell Roan and Adele.Photo:Kerry Marshall/Getty; Dana Jacobs/WireImage; Gareth Cattermole/Getty

Kerry Marshall/Getty; Dana Jacobs/WireImage; Gareth Cattermole/Getty

The “Femininomenon” ofChappell Roanhas gone global — and stars are taking notice!Since releasing her acclaimed debut albumThe Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princessand opening forOlivia Rodrigoon her Guts World Tour, Roan has ascended from a cult following to a festival favorite. Her Lollapalooza performance in Chicago was “the biggest daytime set we’ve ever seen,” a festival spokesperson told theL.A. Times.During her Coachella set in April, the “Hot to Go!” singer looked into the camera and proclaimed, “I’m your favorite artist’s favorite artist!” And her fellow musicians have proven her statement. Here are 10 industry powerhouses who have come out as Roan superfans during her rapid rise to fame.

The “Femininomenon” ofChappell Roanhas gone global — and stars are taking notice!

Since releasing her acclaimed debut albumThe Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princessand opening forOlivia Rodrigoon her Guts World Tour, Roan has ascended from a cult following to a festival favorite. Her Lollapalooza performance in Chicago was “the biggest daytime set we’ve ever seen,” a festival spokesperson told theL.A. Times.

During her Coachella set in April, the “Hot to Go!” singer looked into the camera and proclaimed, “I’m your favorite artist’s favorite artist!” And her fellow musicians have proven her statement. Here are 10 industry powerhouses who have come out as Roan superfans during her rapid rise to fame.

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Elton John

Elton John and Chappell Roan in June 2024.Elton John/Instagram

Elton John/Instagram

Elton Johnmight be Chappell Roan’s biggest fan.

In May, John brought the “Red Wine Supernova” singer onto his showRocket Hour, where the two discussed her recent success and John gushed over her.

“I rang you the other night and said, ‘Listen, I’m not stalking you, but I’m as excited about your album’s success as you are,' ” John said. “It’s wonderful to see true talent being recognized.”

(Roanrecently recalled toRolling Stonethat he actually called her 11 times from an unidentified number, leading her to think she was being pranked: He attempted to reach her 11 times in five days. “I thought a f—— fan found my iCloud … I was so mad. I finally answered it one day, and it was Elton F—— John."

He concluded succinctly, “Love her, love her, love her 🚀❤️🌈.”

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Adele

Adele and Chappell Roan.Mike Marsland/WireImage, Astrida Valigorsky/Getty

Mike Marsland/WireImage, Astrida Valigorsky/Getty

Adelepubliclyexpressed her adorationfor Chappell during an August concert at Munich’s Messe München in August. In the middle of her show, the “Hello” singer told the crowd of 80,000 that she had heard one of Roan’s songs at her birthday party and “loved it.”

“Then, I went down a rabbit hole on Monday. All day long,” she continued. “She is spectacular, and it turns out, she’s not just got one song. She’s got, like, seven f—ing brilliant songs. I think she’s absolutely amazing.”

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Olivia Rodrigo

Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo perform on the Guts World Tour on Aug. 20, 2024, in Los Angeles.Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty

Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty

The Grammy winner also invited Roan back to the Guts World Tour — but as a special guest. On the penultimate night of her second U.S. leg, Rodrigo and the “Casual” singersang and danced to Roan’s “Hot to Go!”

“I think she is one of the most singular, inspiring, powerful artists I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting, and I’m so excited because she’s gonna sing one of my favorite songs of all time,” said Rodrigo while introducing Roan.

04of 12Sabrina CarpenterThis summer belonged to pop up-and-comersSabrina Carpenterand Chappell Roan. In a June 2024Rolling Stoneinterview, the “Espresso” singer revealed that she listens to Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” on “loopty loop."“I’ve been just as obsessed with her as everyone has,” Carpenter admitted.For her BBC Live Lounge sessions, Carpenter sang a twangy rendition of Roan’s ear-worm hit.

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Sabrina Carpenter

This summer belonged to pop up-and-comersSabrina Carpenterand Chappell Roan. In a June 2024Rolling Stoneinterview, the “Espresso” singer revealed that she listens to Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” on “loopty loop.”

“I’ve been just as obsessed with her as everyone has,” Carpenter admitted.

For her BBC Live Lounge sessions, Carpenter sang a twangy rendition of Roan’s ear-worm hit.

05of 12Lady GagaLady Gaga and Chappell Roan.Emma McIntyre/Getty; Erika Goldring/WireImageLady Gagaloves Chappell, and the feeling is mutual!Roan, who has drawn comparisons to Gaga for her campy onstage style, covered the singer’s 2009 hit “Bad Romance” at a Cincinnati concert in April 2024. When a clip of Roan performing the song went viral on TikTok, the multi-Grammy winner commented on the video, “I love Chappell 🖤🖤🖤🖤.”

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Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan.Emma McIntyre/Getty; Erika Goldring/WireImage

Emma McIntyre/Getty; Erika Goldring/WireImage

Lady Gagaloves Chappell, and the feeling is mutual!

Roan, who has drawn comparisons to Gaga for her campy onstage style, covered the singer’s 2009 hit “Bad Romance” at a Cincinnati concert in April 2024. When a clip of Roan performing the song went viral on TikTok, the multi-Grammy winner commented on the video, “I love Chappell 🖤🖤🖤🖤.”

06of 12Troye SivanTroye Sivan and Chappell Roan.Kristy Sparow/Getty; Dana Jacobs/WireImageTroye Sivanand Chappell Roan go way back.Before Roan adopted her stage name, she posted covers on YouTube under her first and middle name, Kayleigh Rose. Sivan, then a famous YouTuber, tweeted about Roan in November 2014.“i’ve had 16 year old girl on repeat for 2 months. you HAVE to listen to this, guys - go send some love,” he wrote ina tweet, linking to her now-private cover ofKesha’s “Die Young.“Inanother tweet, he added enthusiastically, “LETS BLOW KAYLEIGH UP BC I HAVENT HEARD A VOICE LIKE THIS SINCE ADELE, NO EXAGGERATION.“An X (formerly known as Twitter) user also unearthed a throwback photo of a young Sivan, Roan and YouTuber Connor Franta. “unblocked memory: Troye Sivan and Chappell Roan in 2015,”readthe post.

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Troye Sivan

Troye Sivan and Chappell Roan.Kristy Sparow/Getty; Dana Jacobs/WireImage

Kristy Sparow/Getty; Dana Jacobs/WireImage

Troye Sivanand Chappell Roan go way back.

Before Roan adopted her stage name, she posted covers on YouTube under her first and middle name, Kayleigh Rose. Sivan, then a famous YouTuber, tweeted about Roan in November 2014.

“i’ve had 16 year old girl on repeat for 2 months. you HAVE to listen to this, guys - go send some love,” he wrote ina tweet, linking to her now-private cover ofKesha’s “Die Young.”

Inanother tweet, he added enthusiastically, “LETS BLOW KAYLEIGH UP BC I HAVENT HEARD A VOICE LIKE THIS SINCE ADELE, NO EXAGGERATION.”

An X (formerly known as Twitter) user also unearthed a throwback photo of a young Sivan, Roan and YouTuber Connor Franta. “unblocked memory: Troye Sivan and Chappell Roan in 2015,”readthe post.

07of 12Ariana GrandeAriana Grande and Chappell Roan.Kevin Mazur/MG24/Getty; Marleen Moise/GettyTalent recognizes talent, andAriana Grandehas shown Chappell Roan love on social media. After Roan dressed up as the Statue of Liberty during her Governors Ball performance, Grande reposted a meme of herWickedcharacter, Glinda, seemingly speaking to Roan.“You’re green,” the text read, above an image of Roan in costume.“i really ♡ @chappellroan,” theEternal Sunshinesinger wrote in the story.

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande and Chappell Roan.Kevin Mazur/MG24/Getty; Marleen Moise/Getty

Kevin Mazur/MG24/Getty; Marleen Moise/Getty

Talent recognizes talent, andAriana Grandehas shown Chappell Roan love on social media. After Roan dressed up as the Statue of Liberty during her Governors Ball performance, Grande reposted a meme of herWickedcharacter, Glinda, seemingly speaking to Roan.

“You’re green,” the text read, above an image of Roan in costume.

“i really ♡ @chappellroan,” theEternal Sunshinesinger wrote in the story.

08of 12SZASZA gushing about Chappell Roan on Instagram.SZA/InstagramSZAis just as in love with Chappell Roan as the rest of us. The R&B hitmaker left a since-deleted comment onRolling Stone’s Governors Ball post featuring Chappell: “I LOVE HER,” the “Snooze” singer wrote.After the breakout star’s massive Lollapalooza performance, SZA reposted a clip of Roan onstage with the caption, “She makes me wanna keep making music n art forever.“When teaching the iconic “Hot to Go!” dance at Outside Lands, Roan called out the VIP section for thinking they were “too cool” to do the moves. SZA backed her up over Instagram, posting the clip to her Instagram Stories and writing, “BRUH VIP ALWAYS SUCKSSSSSSSS GET THEM QUEEN 😭😭😭.”

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SZA

SZA gushing about Chappell Roan on Instagram.SZA/Instagram

SZA/Instagram

SZAis just as in love with Chappell Roan as the rest of us. The R&B hitmaker left a since-deleted comment onRolling Stone’s Governors Ball post featuring Chappell: “I LOVE HER,” the “Snooze” singer wrote.

After the breakout star’s massive Lollapalooza performance, SZA reposted a clip of Roan onstage with the caption, “She makes me wanna keep making music n art forever.”

When teaching the iconic “Hot to Go!” dance at Outside Lands, Roan called out the VIP section for thinking they were “too cool” to do the moves. SZA backed her up over Instagram, posting the clip to her Instagram Stories and writing, “BRUH VIP ALWAYS SUCKSSSSSSSS GET THEM QUEEN 😭😭😭.”

09of 12Charli xcxCharli xcx and Chappell Roan.Matthew Baker/Getty; Steve Jennings/FilmMagicChappell Roan is definitely a part ofCharli xcx’s Brat Summer. In July, the pop singer-songwriter posted a playfulTikTokfeaturing a sound that remixed her song “365” with Roan’s “Femininomenon.““obsessed w this,” Charli captioned the video.

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Charli xcx

Charli xcx and Chappell Roan.Matthew Baker/Getty; Steve Jennings/FilmMagic

Matthew Baker/Getty; Steve Jennings/FilmMagic

Chappell Roan is definitely a part ofCharli xcx’s Brat Summer. In July, the pop singer-songwriter posted a playfulTikTokfeaturing a sound that remixed her song “365” with Roan’s “Femininomenon.”

“obsessed w this,” Charli captioned the video.

10of 12Gracie AbramsGracie Abrams has had Chappell Roan on loop. Speaking toBillboardat the 2024 Met Gala, the singer stated that her song of the summer was “all Chappell Roan.” Asked for a specific song, she immediately answered, “‘Good Luck, Babe!’ “The “Close to You” singer had more praise for Roan during aSiriusXM interviewin May 2024: “I just think that what she’s doing is so brilliant, and I think it’s some of the most compelling and beautiful and fun and pure music I’ve heard in a long time.”

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Gracie Abrams

Gracie Abrams has had Chappell Roan on loop. Speaking toBillboardat the 2024 Met Gala, the singer stated that her song of the summer was “all Chappell Roan.” Asked for a specific song, she immediately answered, “‘Good Luck, Babe!’ "

The “Close to You” singer had more praise for Roan during aSiriusXM interviewin May 2024: “I just think that what she’s doing is so brilliant, and I think it’s some of the most compelling and beautiful and fun and pure music I’ve heard in a long time.”

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Beyoncé

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Kacey Musgraves

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source: people.com