Chappell Roan goes country in new song 'The Giver'

Chappell Roan pays homage to her country roots with new single, ‘The Giver’

Trust that Chappell Roan gets the job done when it comes to paying homage to her Missouri roots as she puts her cowgirl boots on with the release of her newest track, “The Giver.” After months of teasing the song, the Grammy Award-winning artist has finally made her debut in the country music scene as she dropped her highly-anticipated single, “The Giver,” on March 14 (Philippine time). The fiddle-heavy song, according to Roan, was a nod to her …

The Midwestern Spotlight: What Is It Really Like to Be a Queer Musician in Michigan?

With the recent rise of its princess, Chappell Roan, the Midwest's music scene has gained newfound attention. Roan’s journey to the top wasn’t exactly smooth, and each musician’s story is unique. What might have seemed like a straightforward path to superstardom for some has proven to be a more complex journey for others — especially fellow LGBTQ+ creatives. For independent musician Aziz Olivine, who hails from Metro Detroit, that path through t…

Stranded during COVID, this Navy soldier set out to become a country star

Navy veteran Kashus Culpepper is one of America's most exciting new singers, with a soulful take on country inspired by life in churches in the American south.

Only she knows what women really need: Chappell Roan annoys the men again, in this case the countryboys. And sings also a real country song. Can it work well?

Chappell Roan Opens Up About Country Music & Queerness After Releasing 'The Giver'

The singer opened up about the overlooked connection between queerness and country music in an interview with Apple Music.

Chappell Roan Says This Is How She Learned to Stand Up for Herself

Chappell Roan just dropped her first new single in months, “The Giver,” a country-tinged tune that in part pays homage to her Missouri roots. In a new interview, she opened up about the song and how it ties to her formative years as a young country girl being treated “the best and worst” by “country boys.” During an Apple Music Country interview, podcast host Kelleigh Bannen asked Roan why she chose to go more country with her new music, and the…