Who is Chappell Roan? Everything to know about the newest pop superstar

If you don't recognize the chant "H-O-T-T-O-G-O," you've yet to hop on the Chappell Roan train.

The pop princess performs Wednesday night during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards , airing live from New York’s UBS Arena at 8 p.m. ET.

Roan's appearance is joined by performances from other chart-topping artists, including Sabrina Carpenter and Eminem. A first-time nominee, Roan has had an explosive rise to fame this year with tracks that include "Good Luck, Babe!" and "Hot To Go!" from her 2023 album "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess."

At her first MTV VMAs, Roan faces Gracie Abrams and Tyla in the Best New Artist category . Her track "Red Wine Supernova" earned her a second nomination in the MTV Push Performance of the Year category.

Here's what to know about Gen Z's newest icon.

Who is Chappell Roan?

Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, known professionally as Chappell Roan, is an American singer who has emerged as a chart-topping " queer pop superstar " characterized by an aesthetic that pays homage to drag queens. Her stage name comes from her grandfather who died from brain cancer in 2016. His last name was "Chappell" and his favorite song was "The Strawberry Roan" by Marty Robbins.

Roan began her music career in 2015 when she signed with Atlantic Records, with which she released several singles including the now-popular "Pink Pony Club." In 2020, the label dropped the singer as her music was not making enough profit. She moved back to her hometown to work as a barista for a period of time before releasing her debut full-length album "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" in September 2023.

Chappell Roan went viral for Governor's Ball, Lollapalooza performances

The singer recently rose to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart . Roan first hit the mainstream as the opener for Olivia Rodrigo's Guts Tour earlier this year. Her performances at various music festivals this summer, including Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and the Governor's Ball in June, have racked up millions of views on social media.

After she performed at Lollapalooza in August, a spokesperson for the festival told USA TODAY it was the "biggest daytime set we've ever seen."

Where is Chappell Roan from?

Roan was born in Willard, Missouri , a small suburb of Springfield.

How old is Chappell Roan?

Born on February 19, 1998, Roan is 26 years old.

What is Chappell Roan's astrology sign?

Roan is a Pisces.

Chappell Roan's relationship status

In her Rolling Stone cover story released Tuesday, Sept. 10 , Roan, who identifies as lesbian, revealed she is currently seeing a woman "completely outside the industry."

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