Chappell Roan has revealed her stage name is inspired by her late grandfather. The singer-songwriter – whose hits include ...
The singer-songwriter – whose hits include Good Luck, Babe, Hot To Go and Pink Pony Club – told BBC Radio 1: “I go by Chappell Roan because my grandpa’s name was Dennis Chappell and then ...
“Before he passed away, I told him that I was going to be Chappell for him. Roan came from … an old Western song about a pinkish red horse,” Roan said. “It’s a very sentimental nam ...
Chappell Roan’s road to fame and success was not without its bumps — including a stint working at a drive-through donut shop ...
Born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, Roan created her stage name in honor of her grandfather, Dennis Chappell, who died of brain cancer in 2016. Chappell’s favorite song was Marty Robbins' classic cowboy ...