While Chappell Roan may seem like an overnight sensation, her journey in the music industry shows that success often requires years of hard work before a breakthrough moment catapults you to stardom.
Her album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, released in September 2023, initially garnered attention among fans of her genre. A few months later, it rose to global fame, fueled by the role of Chappell as a supporting act on Olivia Rodrigo’s tour, her performances at major festivals like Coachella, and the massive success of her single “Good Luck Babe!”
As a result, all eyes are now on what she’ll do next, with many considering her the most promising young performer today. While the singer hasn’t officially announced her next moves, strong rumors suggest that her future plans might involve a collaboration with a major pop star.
Chappell Roan and Lady Gaga collaboration rumors: What’s going on?
Chappell Roan seems to embody a blend of all her pop star influences in her persona, a fact she has openly acknowledged. In interviews, she has mentioned over 20 inspirations, ranging from Kate Bush and Stevie Nicks to Nicki Minaj and Rihanna, all of whom have shaped her craft.
Chappell Roan performing for The Late Show. (Source: @chappellroan)
Currently, there’s considerable buzz surrounding the possibility of a collaboration between Chappell Roan and Lady Gaga, one of Chappell’s major influences and someone often compared to her in terms of creating the same type of music and having the same style.
The rumors originated from an insider on Deuxmoi, who stated that Gaga has been following Chappell Roan’s rise very closely. This was reportedly confirmed by Gaga’s comment, “I Love Chappell!,” on a video of the rising artist performing “Bad Romance.” In other words, the speculation is that Gaga wants to feature Roan in her next project.
On the other hand, there are also reports suggesting that Chappell’s team is the one searching to secure a collaboration with Gaga for either a deluxe version of The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess or a new album.
While the details remain uncertain, the speculation about their potential collaboration is gaining momentum. The main piece of evidence supporting these rumors is that in February, as Chappell’s fame was burgeoning, her producer, Daniel Nigro, began following Lady Gaga on Instagram and liked her photos.
Although this might seem like a minor detail, it gains significance when coupled with the fact that Lady Gaga started following the rising singer on Instagram on August 30. Perhaps a collaboration between the two has been in the works and is now on the verge of being released. We’ll need to wait for official announcements to find out more!
