Chappell Roan in September 2024.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty
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Chappell Roanmight improvise aGrammy Awardacceptance speech.
Roan, 26, spoke about her recognition from the Recording Academy while stopping at the local Gillioz Theatre with Lowe, 51. She called the Grammys a “double-edged sword,” likening it to a “talent show for the popular kids.”
However, the singer is excited about the recognition she received as a “gay artist.” “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 ass for a decade?” she told Lowe.
Chappell Roan in November 2024.Will Heath/NBC/Getty
Will Heath/NBC/Getty
Added Roan, “It’s an honor to be nominated with some of the other artists.”
When Lowe asked if she had a speech written, she responded: “I don’t have a speech yet, but you know me. I’m going to say something controversial. Why not?”
Roan is nominated for six Grammy Awards this year, including record of the year for “Good Luck, Babe!,” album of the year forThe Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princessand best new artist.
She celebrated her six nods with anInstagram postfeaturing a golden “six” balloon and Polaroid pictures on Nov. 22.
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Kara and Dwight Amstutz, Roan’s parents, also joined her on herCarpool Karaokesegment to talk about the impact of the song “Pink Pony Club.” Kara said she was emotional when she first heard the song and found herself tearing up during the car ride.
“That song… I love singing it with her at her shows, I love it when you can just see the people respond to that song so much," Kara said.
She added: “Even when we’re growing up, we really care about what our parents think of us… I hope that’s something that she always knows, that we love her so much and we could never not be proud of her.”
Elsewhere during the festiveCarpool Karaokespecial,Lady GagaandDua Lipajoined Lowe in the front seat to belt out some songs while driving around Los Angeles and Tokyo.
source: people.com
