Chappell Roan is a frontrunner at the 2025 Grammys, and if she takes home any trophies, the pop star says she plans to stir up a little controversy.
Appearing on A Carpool Karaoke Christmas with Zane Lowe, which premiered Monday (Dec. 16) on Apple TV+, the 26-year-old singer shared her complicated feelings about the awards show and hinted at making waves if she wins any of her six nominations.
“It’s such a double-edged sword for me, because I’m like, ‘Yes, it is a talent show for the popular kids,’” Roan said of the Grammys. “That’s one side.
“But the other side is, ‘Oh my God, how amazing is it that a gay artist wrote a gay song that went No. 1, with a gay writer who did not grow up in the industry, did not have an in, has been busting her a– for like a decade?’” she continued. “That’s honorable to me. It’s an honor to be nominated with some of the other artists.”
The Missouri native is nominated in all four of the Grammys’ major categories, including best new artist, album of the year for The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, and song and record of the year for her Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit, “Good Luck, Babe!”
When asked if she has a speech prepared, Roan said, “I don’t have a speech yet, but you know me. I’m going to say something controversial.
“Why not? Girl, what do I have to lose?” she added. “The fearlessness comes from in my heart knowing I’m always going to be OK.”
Roan is tied with Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift at six nominations apiece for the 2025 ceremony. Beyoncé leads with 11 nominations, while Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone are tied for second place with seven each.
In addition to the “Big Four” categories, Roan is also nominated for best pop solo performance for “Good Luck, Babe!” and best pop vocal album for Midwest Princess, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in August.
Since its release in September 2023, Midwest Princess has steadily propelled Roan’s career, culminating in her recognition as Billboard’s Top New Artist of 2024.
While Roan has been vocal about her excitement over the nominations, she has also shared mixed feelings about winning. “I’m kind of hoping I don’t win [a Grammy],” she told The Face in September. “Because then everyone will get off my a–: ‘See guys, we did it and we didn’t win, bye!’ I won’t have to do this again!”
