In a new interview with Apple Music, Chappell Roan opened up about her upcoming new single “The Giver,” which is set to be released this Friday. The song will showcase a more country-influenced sound than her breakout hits “Good Luck, Babe!” and “Hot To Go!” The Grammy-winning singer, who hails from southwest Missouri, discussed her roots in country and Christian music and how her discovery of Lady Gaga’s “Alejandro” helped shape her unique sound. “I’m from southwest Missouri, grew up on Christian and country, and then found ‘Alejandro’ by Lady Gaga and I was like: ‘I think I like this too!’” Chappell shared, reflecting on the early days of her musical journey. This blend of multiple influences, from country sounds of artists like Jason Aldean and Alan Jackson to the pop-driven energy of Lady Gaga, has remained a constant in her work.
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Despite her varied influences, Chappell emphasized that her heart still belongs to country music. She explained, “I’ve kept country in my heart, and it’s so incredibly nostalgic to drive in West Hollywood and have Jason Aldean, Alan Jackson, Chattahoochee. I was like: ‘I want to feel that on stage, I wanna feel that ‘cause that’s how I write.’” The 27-year-old singer also made it clear that while she draws on these genres for inspiration, she’s not straying from her own sound. “I wanna write that song, but like Chappell’s version,” she said. “I really just did it for fun, I’m not switching genres or anything.”
Debuted a few months ago on SNL, “The Giver” marks Chappell’s first release since the global hit “Good Luck, Babe!”, high dropped almost a year ago. In the meantime, the popstar has experienced a memorable year. She drew thousands of fans to her concerts and festivals set, she built a massive fandom, and she took home her first Grammy award for Best New Artist. Furthermore, she also worked on new music, and “The Giver” marks the first step into her new era, and fans can’t be more excited to see what Chappell has cooked after the success of her debut album “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.”
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