Chappell Roan went from being dropped by her first record label in 2020 to winning the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2025. In October 2026 her two-night Super Graphic Spectacular in Los Angeles raised a reported $2 million for trans youth, and her name was back in the news in November when her uncle became a top Missouri lawmaker. This Chappell Roan biography covers her net worth, real name, age, family, height, girlfriend and biggest hits.
Chappell Roan Quick Facts and Net Worth
| Real name | Kayleigh Rose Amstutz |
| Born | February 19, 1998 (age 28) |
| Birthplace | Willard, Missouri |
| Lives in | Los Angeles, California |
| Genre | Pop, synth-pop |
| Label | Amusement Records / Island Records (since 2023) |
| Albums | The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (2023) |
| Biggest hits | “Good Luck, Babe!,” “Pink Pony Club,” “The Subway,” “The Giver,” “Hot to Go!” |
| Estimated net worth | About $12 million (Celebrity Net Worth, 2026 estimate) |
| Relationship status | Said in 2025 she was in a serious relationship; partner not named |
Chappell Roan Net Worth in 2026
The exact Chappell Roan net worth figure is not public. However, Celebrity Net Worth estimates it at about $12 million, and most other estimates land between $8 million and $12 million. She made almost all of it after “Good Luck, Babe!” took off in 2024.
How Chappell Roan Built Her Net Worth
- Music sales: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and had sold 652,000 copies in the U.S. by July 2025. Four of her own singles have reached the Hot 100 top five.
- Touring: she headlined her own tours, including the Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things Tour in 2025, and played Coachella, Lollapalooza and other major festivals.
- Not everything is profit. She gave $1 from every ticket on her Midwest Princess Tour to the nonprofit For the Gworls, and her own nonprofit, the Midwest Princess Project, raised a reported $2 million at the October 2026 shows (LGBTQ Nation).
How Old Is Chappell Roan?
She is 28 years old. Her birthday is February 19, 1998, so she turns 29 on February 19, 2027.
What Is Chappell Roan’s Real Name?
Her real name is Kayleigh Rose Amstutz. She first posted music as Kayleigh Rose. Then, in 2016, she took the name Chappell Roan to honor her grandfather, Dennis K. Chappell, who died of brain cancer that year. “Roan” comes from his favorite song, the cowboy ballad “The Strawberry Roan.” She now describes Chappell Roan as her drag persona.
Early Life in Missouri
Roan was born in Willard, a small town near Springfield, Missouri. Her mother, Kara, is a veterinarian, and her father, Dwight Amstutz, managed the family’s veterinary practice in Springfield. She is the oldest of four children and grew up in a conservative Christian home, going to church three times a week.
She sang in her first school talent show at 13 and later graduated a year early from Willard High School. Her uncle is Republican state Rep. Darin Chappell, whom Missouri House Republicans picked as majority floor leader on November 4, 2026 (KCUR). Yet the two have very different politics.
How Chappell Roan Got Famous
In 2014 she uploaded an original song, “Die Young,” to YouTube, and in 2015 Atlantic Records signed her. She moved to Los Angeles in 2018 and released “Pink Pony Club” in 2020, but Atlantic dropped her that August.
She kept going. Her independent single “Femininomenon” came out in 2022, and soon after she opened for Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour Tour. Then, in 2023, producer Dan Nigro signed her to his new label, Amusement Records, together with Island Records.
The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
Her debut album came out on September 22, 2023. In early 2024 she opened Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts World Tour, and in April she released “Good Luck, Babe!” The song reached No. 4 on the Hot 100 and turned her into a star. During that year she played Coachella and Lollapalooza, hit No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100 in October and was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live in November. Later, in December, she sang on Netflix’s A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter.
In February 2025 she won Best New Artist at the 67th Grammy Awards from six nominations. During her speech she asked record labels to give artists a living wage and health care.
Chappell Roan in 2025 and 2026
She released “The Giver” in March 2025 and “The Subway” on July 31, 2025. “The Subway” reached No. 3 on the Hot 100 and earned a Record of the Year nomination at the 2026 Grammys.
In 2026 she also played Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine, California, on August 29, and on October 15 she joined Rodrigo on a remix of “Expectations,” which Pitchfork named its Best New Track. Rodrigo is one of the big names to watch before the 2027 Grammy nominations on November 16.
How Tall Is Chappell Roan?
Her height has never been confirmed. Online listings vary from about 5 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 6 inches (157–168 cm), so no single number is reliable.
Does Chappell Roan Have a Girlfriend?
Chappell Roan is a lesbian. In a 2025 interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast she said she was in a serious relationship with her girlfriend of six months (Autostraddle). But she has never named her partner and keeps that part of her life private.
Chappell Roan Best Songs
- “Good Luck, Babe!” (2024): her breakout hit, No. 4 on the Hot 100.
- “Pink Pony Club” (2020): released the year Atlantic dropped her, it later climbed to No. 4.
- “The Subway” (2025): her highest Hot 100 peak so far at No. 3.
- “The Giver” (2025): a country-tinged song that reached No. 5.
- “Hot to Go!” (2023): a dance-along fan favorite that reached No. 15.
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FAQ
How much is Chappell Roan worth?
Nobody has published the real Chappell Roan net worth. Celebrity Net Worth estimates about $12 million in 2026.
What is Chappell Roan’s real name?
Kayleigh Rose Amstutz.
How old is Chappell Roan?
Chappell Roan is 28. Her birthday is February 19, 1998, and she comes from Willard, Missouri.
Does Chappell Roan have a girlfriend?
In 2025 she said she was in a serious relationship with a girlfriend, but she has never named her.
How tall is Chappell Roan?
Her height is not confirmed. Online listings range from about 5 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 6 inches.
Why is she called Chappell Roan?
She chose the name in 2016 to honor her late grandfather, Dennis K. Chappell, and his favorite song, “The Strawberry Roan.”
Photo: Chappell Roan performing in Paris, France, August 20, 2025, by Raph_PH via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Cropped and text added by MusiccStar.
