Chappell Roan has reached a milestone in her career, securing her first UK Number One single with Pink Pony Club, five years after its initial release. The song, originally launched through Atlantic Records in 2020, gained traction over time despite Roan parting ways with the label. It was later featured on her 2023 debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, gradually amassing a dedicated following.
The track has now climbed to the top of the UK Official Singles Chart, accumulating 658,424 total UK sales. Roan expressed gratitude to her UK fans, acknowledging their support since the early days of her career.
Upon its release, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess received strong reviews, with critics praising its lively and unapologetic pop anthems. While some ballads on the album received mixed reactions, the record was recognized as a showcase of Roan’s confident songwriting and dynamic performances.
Chappell Roan has also been building anticipation for her upcoming single, The Giver, which she first performed on Saturday Night Live last November. Vinyl pre-orders for two exclusive editions—The Plumber edition and The Lawyer edition—were launched last month, with shipments expected in August. Scheduled for release on March 13, the song marks Roan’s first foray into country music, drawing inspiration from the genre’s influence throughout her childhood.
In addition to her chart success, Roan recently performed a duet of Pink Pony Club with Elton John at his Oscars viewing party. She also delivered a full set at the event, including collaborations with John on Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me and Your Song. Her performance featured several of her well-known tracks, including Naked in Manhattan, Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl, Femininomenon, Hot To Go, and Good Luck, Babe!.
The night before this performance, Roan dedicated her BRIT Award win to marginalized communities, acknowledging trans artists, drag queens, fashion students, sex workers, and the late Sinéad O’Connor. Earlier this year, she also used her Grammy Awards speech to highlight the challenges faced by emerging artists and to criticize industry practices, reinforcing her commitment to advocating for independent musicians.