Chappell Roan Bio, Age, Height, Career, Grammy Singer, Midwest Princess & 2026 Update

Chappell Roan is an American pop singer who won Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammys. Her real name is Kayleigh Rose Amstutz. She sings Good Luck, Babe!, Hot To Go!, and Pink Pony Club from The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.

In 2026, fans search for her age, height, partner, and net worth. She is 28, from Willard, Missouri, living in LA, with two more Grammy nods for The Subway. Here is her full story.

Quick Facts

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Early Life & Education

Kayleigh was born February 19, 1998, in Willard, Missouri, oldest of four to Kara and Dwight who run a vet clinic. She played piano at 12, won talent shows twice, and tried America’s Got Talent.

She wrote Die Young at 16, flew to New York, finished high school early online, and signed Atlantic at 17. She took her stage name from grandpa Dennis Chappell and his loved song The Strawberry Roan.

Career Journey

Record Deal and Indie Jobs

Atlantic put out School Nights in 2017, then dropped her in 2020. She moved to LA in 2018, worked as barista, nanny, and assistant while sick with mood swings. Indie songs Naked in Manhattan, Femininomenon, and Casual grew fans in 2022.

Breakout Album and Grammys

First headline tour in early 2023, new deal with Amusement and Island, debut Midwest Princess that fall. Good Luck, Babe! hit No. 4 in 2024, album hit No. 2, Hot To Go! went multi-platinum, Pink Pony Club hit UK No. 1. Won VMA Best New Artist 2024, played SNL November 2024, won Grammy Best New Artist February 2025 of six nods with a pay-and-healthcare speech.

2026 Red Carpet and Festivals

The Subway hit UK No. 1 in 2025 and earned 2026 Record and Pop Solo nods. She cut Wasserman in February 2026 and joined Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain August 29 in Irvine. Her sheer Grammys gown drew tons of press.

Career Stats

• Album: Midwest Princess No. 2 Billboard 200
• Songs: Good Luck, Babe! No. 4 US, Subway UK No. 1
• Grammys: Won Best New Artist 2025, 2 nods 2026

Personal Life

• Partner: Lesbian, dating private
• Health: Bipolar II at 22, depression, therapy and meds, outpatient 2022
• Home: Los Angeles

Dating History and Affairs

No public exes named. She sings about girls and keeps real dating out of press.

Controversies

A music exec called her Grammy pay speech naive. She asked him to match a $25K gift to struggling artists. No legal trouble.

Awards & Achievements

• Grammy Best New Artist 2025 — winner of six nods
• VMA Best New Artist 2024
• BBC Sound of 2025

Physical Statistics

• Height: About 5 feet 5 inches
• Hair Color: Red stage looks
• Eye Color: Green-hazel

Quotes

“For all the queer kids in the Midwest, I see you. Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t be exactly who you want to be.”

“I want to win a GRAMMY and I’m going to do whatever it takes.” — age 14 in 2012

Favorites

• Song to play: Pink Pony Club at Grammys
• Heroes: Stevie Nicks and Lana Del Rey

Earnings

Chappell is worth $8 to $10 million in 2026 from albums, tours, and fests. She speaks up because she once had no job or health plan after being dropped.

Interesting Facts

• Promised a Grammy at 14 and got it 13 years later.
• Producer Dan Nigro won on the same night.

Did You Know Already?

• Stage name honors her late grandpa.

Social Media Links

• Website: iamchappellroan.com — tour and music
• Grammy page: grammy.com — wins and nods

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

From small-town piano to Grammy stage to 2026 top billing, Chappell proves staying true pays off.

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